I’m Tom Johnston, Founder and CEO of Talent Optimizer Group. I’m the only Bloom Growth Coach who is also a Predictive Index Certified Partner.
PI tells you who to put in the seat and how they’re wired. Bloom Growth tells them how to run the business. Together they answer the two questions at the center of every scaling decision: do we have the right people, and do we have the right system?
As a Bloom Growth Coach specializing in the Health, Active Lifestyle, and Outdoors sector (HALO), I’m an implementation partner for Founders and CEOs scaling 2–5x without their people, culture, or operating system falling behind. Engagements are optional in-person or fully remote, serving clients across North America.
My work delivers measurable impact. With Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness, we saved over $2.2 million in turnover costs, increased EBITDA by 12%, and boosted team adoption of new systems, all while transforming their culture into one where employees became genuinely invested in each other’s success. This wasn’t just consulting; it was systematic transformation that stuck.
With over two decades in global corporations as an operations executive, I’ve held C-suite roles including VP of North America for Core Health and Fitness, COO of American Leisure (acquired by FirstService FSV), and VP of Operations for Saw Mill Sports Management. I hold a B.S. in Business Administration and certifications as a PI Certified Partner and Bloom Growth Coach. I’m a husband, dad, and grandfather, living the dream in Longmont, Colorado, enjoying cycling, skiing, hiking, and yoga.
Let’s unlock your trapped potential.