Founder Chad Tuoro is a respected culture expert and leadership coach, known for his ability to successfully transform leaders and teams. Drawing from his unique lived experiences, he has developed a deep understanding of the science behind thriving teams and equips leaders with the tools to build high-performing cultures. He developed the Culture Coach programme by combining lived experience with insights from leading thinkers like Amy Edmondson, Patrick Lencioni, Daniel Coyle, and Adam Grant.

With a background in elite sports, Chad has been part of World Championship-winning teams, as well as Commonwealth and Olympic Games campaigns. These high-stakes environments have given him deep understanding of high-performance environments, resilience under pressure, the power of a winning mindset, and the impact of a strong, values-driven culture.

Bringing these hard-earned lessons into the corporate world, Chad has successfully coached over 50 senior leaders while leading Organizational Development at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (NZ Department of Corrections) and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty and Lakes Districts.

Through his Thriving Culture Program, Chad delivers a clear, actionable roadmap that resonates and revolutionises leadership and their teams. This isn’t just another leadership program—it’s an energizing, humorous, and deeply practical experience that creates workplaces where people love to work, feel valued, and perform at their absolute best.

Get ready to lead with impact. Get ready to thrive.