Tom Ward is a transformational leader, author, and speaker with over 35 years of corporate experience, including 20 years in executive leadership roles, guiding change within some of the world’s most recognized organizations, including Frito-Lay, Procter & Gamble, Campbell Soup Company, and Rubbermaid Commercial Products.

Today, Tom brings that same expertise to individuals and organizations, helping people move from living by default to living by design, by helping them to understand the power of the choices they make every day.

He is the author of The Power of Living By Design, where he introduces a practical framework for making both strategic and everyday decisions that shape character, performance, and results.

Tom began his career at Procter & Gamble in one of their “new design” plant organizations. It was there he came to recognize the immense potential that exists within people and organizations, often hidden and untapped. That realization became a defining thread in his career and his calling. He adopted the role of change agent, committed to helping others unlock what is already within them.

Known for his dynamic and engaging presence, Tom is passionate about helping individuals think for themselves. He challenges people to question assumptions, break through limiting patterns, and take ownership of the daily decisions that ultimately shape their lives.

His upcoming book, Between the Tees: Fundamental Lessons that Change the Way You Play the Game of Life (Fall 2026), weaves positive, real-life truths and lessons for personal growth into a novel set on a golf course. Through this compelling story, Tom reveals six prerequisites for meaningful, lasting change, showing how mindset, habits, and daily choices determine performance both on and off the course.

Looking to make an impact on today’s leaders and to document and share powerful messages about life, Tom speaks to those who are ready to take action. He equips individuals and teams to make both personal and professional choices by design, rather than allowing outside influences to shape a life lived by default.