Tomi Astikainen is a certified Salesforce Consultant with a passion for Community Cloud, Education Cloud, and Nonprofit Cloud. He is also a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in leadership, coaching, facilitation, strategic consulting, team and organizational development, service design, and social innovation solutions. With a Master's degree in Economics and Business Administration, he has completed several programs in Salesforce consulting, marketing, intercultural communication, and entrepreneurship.

Tomi has held various roles in different fields, including business consulting, digital transformation, nonprofit organizations, training, project management, brand development, and public speaking. He has energized audiences in 400+ training assignments across Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Australia. He thrives in complex multi-stakeholder projects, aligning everyone toward the same direction. He is often described as a pioneer and a catalyst, able to empower others and connect people according to their strengths and passions.

Tomi is not just a consultant but also a designer, kick-starter, connector, and storyteller. He naturally sees opportunities to innovate and ideate, and his fact-based world-view allows him to see the big picture and come up with creative solutions. He loves writing and has excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Beyond his professional experience, Tomi has lived an extraordinary life. He spent four years (2010-2014) living without money and hitchhiking in 42 countries, which gave him valuable life lessons that he applies to his work. He constantly stays abreast of future trends and the latest technological advancements and has a wide range of interests.