As AI reshapes content, communication and automation, originality is becoming one of the few genuine competitive advantages left.
The founders and leaders who stand out in the next decade won’t simply be the ones moving fastest. They’ll be the ones continuing to think creatively, communicate clearly and build businesses that feel distinctive in an increasingly identical world.
That requires more than efficiency.
It requires curiosity, experimentation, fresh perspectives and the willingness to continually evolve how you think, lead and communicate as your business grows.
Because the future won’t belong to the most automated businesses.
It’ll belong to the ones still capable of original thought.
"Team building activities aren't usually something I look forward to, but the way Toby and Zoe‑Beth organised everything actually made me genuinely excited for the next one!"
João - Developer at Deaku
Every founder and leader we work with is different, so our work is intentionally collaborative and adaptable.
We advise and support founders and leaders with:
Our role is not to hand you another generic framework. It’s to help sharpen thinking, unlock fresh perspectives and create space for more original and ambitious work to emerge.
"Zoe-Beth helped me refine the message I was trying to convey by consistent, honest and relevant feedback "
Daniel Murphy. TEDx Speaker & Eco-Home specialist
Most leaders don’t need more information. They need better conversations.
They need space to think clearly outside the day-to-day noise of running a business. They need collaborators who can challenge ideas, connect dots and help develop work that feels distinctive rather than predictable.
That’s where we come in.
Our work blends strategic thinking, communication, creativity and play to help ambitious people build businesses and ideas that feel relevant, original and difficult to ignore.
"Don't think twice. Just go for it."
Oscar - Co-founder & CEO of Deaku
"You will leave with a huge smile on your face, a wealth of ideas and work done"
Oscar - Co-founder & CEO of Deaku
Hello, I’m Toby 👋
Over the last decade, I’ve worked with ideas, communication and audience engagement through TEDx, startups, workshops, events and live experiences. Alongside curating and coaching hundreds of talks, I’ve spent years helping founders and teams shape ideas that people genuinely connect with and remember.
My experience working with startups has given me a real understanding of the challenges that come with building ambitious things. When you’re deep in the day-to-day of running a business, it’s easy for ideas to become overcomplicated, diluted or stuck in operational thinking.
I’m especially good at helping people step back, find clarity and shape ideas into something more focused, meaningful and impactful.
Whether we’re working on communication, creative strategy, audience experience or entirely new concepts, I bring strategic thinking, curiosity and calm challenge into the room to help ambitious ideas grow.
"Toby's process made me feel calm & clear, helping me find direction, confidence & impact."
Kevan Smith - TEDx Speaker 2025 & Content Creator
"Zoe-Beth - Your vision, energy, positivity and encouragement have been monumental "
Antoinette Daniel - TEDx Speaker 2025 & Founder
Hi, I’m Zoe-Beth 👋
My background spans music, creative education, live performance, games, facilitation and business development. Over the years, I’ve become fascinated by how ideas move between industries and how creativity can unlock entirely new ways of thinking about communication, positioning and audience experience.
I’m especially good at spotting patterns, connecting ideas and helping people turn scattered thinking into something clearer, stronger and more commercially meaningful.
I bring energy, curiosity and strategic creativity into the room, helping founders and teams explore ideas in ways that feel both ambitious and genuinely human.
"Zoe-Beth is the kind of creative visionary who makes the impossible feel ot doable but exciting"
Antoinette Daniel - Founder of Just Helpers
"Working with Zoe-Beth was an incredibly supportive and positive experience from start to finish. She is organised, thoughtful, and has brilliant instincts for both creative ideas and people."
Francesca O'Connor - Founder of Happy HQ