About Us
An education initiative by The Thinking Company, focused on equipping youth aged 18-25 with the critical thinking and life skills needed for the modern world.
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Our purpose is to help young people think deeply, lead confidently, and transition successfully into academic, professional, and personal life. We believe young people are capable of incredible things - when equipped with the right tools. From critical thinking to communication, money management to confidence, we help future leaders prepare for what school doesn’t always teach - how to thrive in the real world.
We’re on a mission to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world readiness. We aim to create a community of resilient, resourceful, and reflective youth leaders.

Our Vision
To train more than one million young minds in Africa through the direct teaching of thinking as a skill, and for those young minds to have the confidence and capability to navigate life, take risks, start businesses, add value and be solid citizens and contributors to a better future for all on the continent.
How will we do this?
By delivering high impact, memorable and life changing learning experiences, that build the awareness that being able to think for yourself enables you to identify options, make bolder and clearer decisions and take radical action.
Our Founder
Nicola Tyler
Nicola Tyler is a global authority on strategic and lateral thinking, with over 25 years of experience transforming leaders and organisations.
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A protégé of Edward de Bono, she has trained thousands of executives and facilitated hundreds of strategy workshops across the globe. As founder of Competitive Thinking and The Thinking Company, Nicola blends deep insight, global perspective, and a bold, practical approach to leadership development.​
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Known for her sharp intellect, infectious energy, and disarming humour, Nicola has an uncanny ability to engage everyone from shop-floor staff to CEOs. She doesn’t just inspire change—she makes it happen. Whether in a boardroom or classroom, Nicola is the spark that turns smart ideas into extraordinary results.
