"I'm actually not the best example," says Thomas when asked how to become a change manager. He found his profession in a roundabout way. After leaving school, Thomas first learned a trade, then caught up on his A-levels and finally studied psychology. "I've always been interested in how the world of work develops."
Thomas is interested in change - and not just in everyday working life. Does he have any tips on how to master them in your private life? "I'm a big fan of the growth mindset." Roughly speaking, this means shifting the focus of change - away from the risks and towards the opportunities.
People with a growth mindset would never say "I can't sing", for example, but always "I can't sing yet". "I'm experiencing that myself right now," says Thomas. He recently started singing in a choir with his father and brother.
Despite all the changes, music is a constant in Thomas' life. He loved music as a child, discovered hip-hop as a teenager and even today he is always finding new artists that inspire him. "I'm inspired by artists who do something completely different in their own way and stand out as a result."
Always inspired by change - we can't imagine a better example of a change manager.