Thomas Crum is the author of Journey to Center and The Magic of Conflict (both published by Simon and Schuster), and founder and president of Aiki Works, Inc. He has developed the Magic of Conflict approach, an in-depth technology to turn conflict into opportunity and one's life of work into a work of art. Tom conducts workshops worldwide for management and employees at all levels in corporations, government and non-profit organizations. He is a popular keynote and plenary presenter, with appearances at many international conferences and associations including the American Society of Training and Development, Franklin Covey, the Ken Blanchard companies, Systems Thinking in Action and Global Institute for Leadership Development.

He has been involved with the martial arts for most of his life and has taught Aikido, a graceful martial art which optimizes the use of energy, focus, and balance, for over twenty-five years. Tom is a peak performance coach, working with both professional and amateur athletes. His popular Magic of Skiing program has brought skiers to Aspen, Colorado for the past fifteen years, and the Aspen Ski Company has adapted his program for use in their ski schools. A true golf devotee, his Magic of Golf program applies mind/body work to the pursuit of golf as a vehicle for freedom and fulfillment.