Business Development is not sales.

Tom Watkin is a passionate business leader and writer who bridges the imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons with real-world leadership and teamwork development. He is the creative force behind the DnD at Work blog, where he explores how roleplaying games can be powerful tools for honing soft skills like communication, collaboration, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence in a safe, playful environment.

Beyond the blog, Tom is a business leader in the environmental sector with experience across Australia, Europe, New Zealand and Asia. He’s led teams in small business, startups and large multi-nationals. He is also the author of Business Development Begins Here, aimed at helping technical professionals navigate the complexities of work winning and business expansion. He advocates for “Steward Leadership” — guiding organizations toward long-term success through thoughtful and ethical leadership.

In essence, Tom fuses his extensive background in business leadership with his love for gaming, creating a unique, experiential path for leaders and teams to grow stronger—one adventure at a time.

If you would like to contact me I’m active on LinkedIn and can be reached there.

Tom has been a guest on a number of podcasts sharing his thoughts on the connection between D&D and other immersive games with leadership and communication. You can find these here.