The Record

The lived experience behind the frameworks I use

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The Record — Thomas Jepson Lay
Operational leadership under crisis
Somalia famine response 2017
Somalia Famine Response Leadership
Save the Children · 2017–2018 · East Africa
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Protection of Civilian site, Juba, December 2013
Protection of Civilian Site Establishment
South Sudan · December 2013
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Access negotiations, South Sudan 2014–2015
Negotiating Access Across the Conflict Front Line
South Sudan · 2014–2015
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Institutional leadership under complexity
Humanitarian Unit of Governance
Humanitarian Unit (HUG)
East & Southern Africa · 2019–2024 · 14 countries
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ESA Regional Strategy Development
Regional Strategy Development
East & Southern Africa · 2024 · 15 countries
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Credentials

Credentials

  • EMCC Senior Practitioner Coach

  • Masters in Executive Coaching

  • Masters in Humanitarianism, Conflict, Development

  • Leadership Circle Profile Certified

  • Certified Process Consultant

  • Trained Theory U Practitioner

  • Eco-Leadership Certificate trainer

  • Systemic Coaching and Constellations

About me

After dedicating 18 years to senior leadership roles in challenging and ever-changing humanitarian environments, I have decided to channel my wealth of experience into a valuable resource for others. As a certified coach and expert in leadership development, I possess the necessary expertise to guide you and your organisation through times of change and transition with my range of offers.

By blending my creative coaching, leadership development skills and strategic planning capability with hands-on experience in crisis intervention and complex problem solving, I am equipped to provide unparalleled support to both present and upcoming leaders. My offerings would be a perfect fit for any social or morally driven organisation in sectors such as; humanitarian and international development, philanthropic, educational, sport and recreational, media and broadcasting, public and governmental, charitable, or non-profit. 

My experiences, whilst often coming from extreme situations, have relevant application and appeal across teams in almost any situation or organisation.

  • Thomas has consistently demonstrated outstanding strategic leadership, a deep commitment to coaching, and exceptional operational management skills that have had a transformative impact on people and the organisation's he has worked with.

    Humanitarian CEO

  • He is admired and respected among his peers and has dedicated significant time to mentoring and coaching talent from all walks of life to find their full potentional.

    Humanitarian C-Suite Executive

  • I have witnessed Thomas's exceptional leadership. He has consistently demonstrated a remarkable coaching style, nurturing the strengths of individuals while providing feedback and support, helping build confidence and competence.

    Information and Communication Manager

  • Thomas is an exceptional leader

    Non-profit Chief Strategy Officer

  • I have always admired Thomas's integrity, unwavering commitment to humanitarian values and a drive to be the best we can be. He is not just a colleague but a true ally in the pursuit of transforming humanitarian work to increase impact on communities.

    Senior Humanitarian Leader

  • As a strategic leader, Thomas has been a vocal advocate for driving our success throughout the organization, inspiring those around him to be bolder and more action-oriented. He is articulate and clear in his thought process, with a forward-thinking mindset that balances short-term and long-term goals.

    Emerging Humanitarian Leader

  • Thomas is able to navigate complex humanitarian environments and develop forward-thinking approaches that align with the needs of communities and the purpose of the organisation. He has a rare talent for identifying opportunities and turning them into actionable plans that drive change.

    C-Suite Executive

  • Tom is a natural strategist who has this great ability to convert difficult concepts into easy-to-understand and practical ideas for others to be able to action.

    Country Director

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