Former criminal lawyer turned management consultant — helping professional firms adapt, lead and grow
Simon Tupman spent years as a criminal lawyer before making a shift that has defined the rest of his career. That legal background — the discipline, the client relationships, the strategic thinking under pressure — now forms the foundation of his work as a management consultant helping professional services firms navigate the rapid changes reshaping their industries.
With 25 years of consulting experience and an active practice spanning 12 countries, Simon has developed deep expertise in the specific challenges facing lawyers, accountants and other professionals: how to build real influence, energise teams, stay ahead of disruption, and earn the trust of the people they serve. He has appeared on BBC Radio, TVNZ, Bloomberg and in Time Magazine, and has published three books in English. Originally from England, he has lived and worked extensively in both Australia and New Zealand for over two decades.
Simon speaks with the directness of someone who has sat across the table from demanding clients and difficult opponents. His sessions are practical rather than theoretical — built on what he has actually seen work in high-pressure professional environments. Firms bring him in when they need fresh thinking, a sharper strategy, or a team that is genuinely aligned behind a shared purpose. His consulting background means the conversation continues long after the keynote ends.
Simon Tupman is a keynote speaker based in New Zealand who speaks on business strategy, leadership and motivation. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
• How to have influence and impact
• How to energise your people
• Ways to stay ahead of the curve
• How to get focussed
• Becoming the trusted adviser
Simon was a speaker at the HRINZ 2018 Conference; the theme: Future of Work. Simon gave an engaging, thought provoking presentation, that resonated at so many levels for his audience of HR professionals and business leaders. His content and focus was of great relevance; global and societal change trends, the rise of artificial intelligence and what this means for communities, workplaces and their people. He skilfully laid the platform for deeper discussion around the need for radically different solutions as we navigate a rapidly changing world. Simon, thank you for your blend of wisdom, deep insight and authenticity.National Board Director, HRINZ
Thoughtful and articulate. Simon is a very thoughtful articulate speaker who takes the time and effort to get to know those he is working with before the event. He is able to use his wealth of knowledge and experience to help lawyers and GC community really think about leadership in the real sense of the word.Partner, Head of Client Strategy, Pinsent Masons LLP
Our firm recently partnered with Simon Tupman to guide us through the firm's strategic planning week-end. His approach was personable and inspiring and he is very easy to communicate with. His preparation of gathering valuable information from the partnership and our business prior to the week-end ensured everyone was well prepared for a busy and rewarding few days. We were not disappointed; this was probably the best planning week-end we have had.Practice Manager, RMY Legal, New Plymouth
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