Driven by a shared belief that workplaces can be better, our founders combine decades of leadership experience with an unwavering commitment to justice and transformation.
Both co-founders work across culture transformation and legal advocacy, bringing unique perspectives and complementary expertise to every engagement.
Co-Founder
Tom brings 25 years of technology industry experience, spanning engineering roles through to executive leadership positions. His deep understanding of how organisations really function, combined with his unconventional approach, helps create genuine culture transformation and provides strategic legal advocacy for workplace justice.
Co-Founder
Barbie brings extensive retail leadership experience and a deeply personal understanding of workplace challenges as a survivor of domestic abuse. Her lived experience, combined with her leadership background, provides unique insight into both organisational transformation and fierce advocacy for those facing workplace injustice.
What unites us is a belief that transformation and advocacy are not separate endeavours. They are complementary forces for creating better workplaces.
We understand that individual incidents often reflect deeper cultural issues. Our approach addresses both immediate needs and long-term systemic change.
Every strategy begins with understanding the human experience. We centre dignity, respect, and justice in all our work.
Our recommendations are grounded in research, best practices, and proven methodologies adapted to your unique context and challenges.
We measure success through tangible outcomes: improved cultures, protected rights, and workplaces where everyone can thrive.
As Unconventional Business grows, we're building a team of like-minded professionals who share our commitment to authentic transformation and fierce advocacy.
We believe that diverse perspectives and complementary expertise strengthen our ability to create lasting change. Our future team members will embody our values while bringing their own unique experiences and insights to our mission.
Ready to experience the difference that authentic leadership and strategic advocacy can make for your organisation or individual situation?