The world is moving fast. I help ambitious people navigate what's next.
Founder. Builder. Speaker
What people and brands say about working with me
Leah Belsky – Open AI, VP of Education
Shikha Kapoor – AI Product Leader at Meta | Ex-Google
Ryan Cheyne –Booking.com, former Head of People
"Austen inspired me to reimagine the possibilities in my own life, leading to a better-than-imagined professional journey for both myself and my teams."
Ryan Cheyne –Booking.com, former Head of People
Shikha Kapoor – AI Product Leader at Meta | Ex-Google
Ryan Cheyne –Booking.com, former Head of People
"If it’s disrupting education or building a purpose led, people first business, Austen is the real deal."
Shikha Kapoor – AI Product Leader at Meta | Ex-Google
Shikha Kapoor – AI Product Leader at Meta | Ex-Google
Shikha Kapoor – AI Product Leader at Meta | Ex-Google
"Austen has an extraordinary talent for transforming a challenge into a source of energy and possibility. His ability to inspire those around him to act boldly, and embrace new opportunities is unmatched.
Create what's next
Create what's next
I've spent a decade building at the intersection of creativity, education and technology. I raised £6M, built courses on Spotify, and have worked with some of the most ambitious builders of our generation.
Now I'm building ChooseToLearn — a platform equipping the next generation with the skills to navigate the future.
"Working with him is a catalyst for growth and transformation". [Shikha Kapoor – Meta, ex-Google]
Testimonials
Yosra Altahan – Meta, Climate Management
Gene Cooke – eBay, former VP of collectibles
Yosra Altahan – Meta, Climate Management
"Thank you so much. You’re a true rockstar and a living example of someone fully embraces their true magic".
Kesang Ball – Trippin, CXO
Gene Cooke – eBay, former VP of collectibles
Yosra Altahan – Meta, Climate Management
"Austen nailed his Ikigai – something rare. This is the kind of person I keep around, really smart and sharp".
Gene Cooke – eBay, former VP of collectibles
Gene Cooke – eBay, former VP of collectibles
Gene Cooke – eBay, former VP of collectibles
"Working with Austen will change your game (bring out your best, helping you consistently play at a higher level, in an authentic way)."
David Groode – founder of Innerprecision
Mark O Donnell – former Westminster, Headmaster
Gene Cooke – eBay, former VP of collectibles
"Austen offers training to awaken people to experience themselves and the world in new ways, through perceptual shifts that activate expanded awareness"
Mark O Donnell – former Westminster, Headmaster
Mark O Donnell – former Westminster, Headmaster
Mark O Donnell – former Westminster, Headmaster
"Austen offers something unique and new, combining creativity with passion and insight. His articulate and resourceful approach sparks creativity and innovation."
How to work with me?
There is one way to work with me right now. It is application only.
A small number of founders and senior leaders work with me directly on the move that matters most.
Book 30 minutes and we can find out if we are the right fit for one another.