The experts in leadership, strategy and culture

Tonka Learning is a modern consultancy business focused on leadership, strategy, and organisational culture. Trusted by businesses globally, we are determined to make a sustainable difference to the careers of individuals and the performance of organisations.

Our services

Leadership

Developing leaders in the capabilities of today and tomorrow.

Working across all levels of leadership from emerging to executive, our work is informed by critical thinking, modern research and practical tools for leaders to integrate new ways of working into their everyday lives.

Strategy

Building long-term people and learning strategies, aligned to organisational plans.

Our work involves extensive stakeholder research, external benchmarking and the co-creation of strategic roadmaps that enable whole workforces to move forward with confidence.

Culture

Tackling organisational problems and opportunities with a human-centred approach.

Whether it’s a stubborn KPI that just won’t move, low employee retention or an annual review cycle that’s not adding value, we provide a fresh approach to creating sustainable and employee-led change.

Developing leaders in the capabilities of today and tomorrow.

Our story

Tonka Learning was founded in January 2020 by our CEO Michael Tonkin and quickly established itself as a prominent learning and organisational development consultancy. Within the first 6-months Tonka Learning established long-term agreements with a handful of clients, acquired the best consultants and facilitators from around the world and built their own digital platform from the ground up. Not bad for the beginning of a pandemic!

Since it’s fast start, Tonka Learning has grown organically, doing deep work with great organisations. Along the way Tonka Learning has continued to build a team of permanent in-house employees alongside a team of external consultants and facilitators that are considered part of the family.

Impacting Businesses Worldwide

Over 50 countries reached with Tonka Learning's development expertise. Proven track record of success in diverse markets and industries. Dedicated team of experts passionate about global collaboration and growth.

Who we work with

Industry leaders partnering with Tonka Learning

  • “Michael and the Tonka Learning Team have been an invaluable asset to the Adairs business. Michael and the team have invested above and beyond time to understand our business and our needs and tailor high quality solutions that have had a significant impact on the psyche of our people and the performance of our stores.”

    Mark Ronan, Chief Executive Officer, Adairs

  • “Tonka Learning has been a fantastic asset to Worrells, engaging with our Partners and working with our teams to build the foundations for us to deliver a high-performance culture long into the future. Tonka Learning have been extremely thorough producing high quality solutions that you would normally expect from people that have spent years in our business.”

    Paul Burness, Managing Partner, Worrells

  • “The team at Tonka Learning have partnered with the AFL to create a series of customised learning solutions that have exceeded all expectations. Working with a diverse group, Tonka Learning have inspired and challenged our people to think and act differently. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Tonka Learning well into the future.”

    Sophie Williams, Country Football Manager, Australian Football League

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or simply someone hungry for inspiration, join us as we sit down and have deep discussions with industry leaders.

We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Tonka Learnings Australian office is located, and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.