I work with people

MY APPROACH

Businesses are not machines, and they don’t run on machine logic. Understanding and solving critical issues in businesses depends on understanding people, how they work together, and how they feel.

So I offer real, technical expertise in structural and strategic issues. Along with empathy and a deep understanding of human dynamics at work.

my approach
Together, we’ll make a commitment.

I will bring all my skills, knowhow and tools to bear on your problems.

And we will explore new ways of thinking, and find fresh perspectives, in brave pursuit of progress.
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A chequered past

Like you, like everyone, my working life has been a patchwork of successes and failures. right arrow

Speaking+

Mind-altering talks on the purpose of the human in business. right arrow

When to call

You’ve exhausted your capacity to make progress alone. right arrow

Five familiar issues

The issues I solve with my clients. right arrow

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Giving a team the inspiration and technique to scale ideas
“Brilliant, astute, knowledgeable, and witty.

Phil grasped our business challenge with incredible speed and led us to rethink how we do business.”

SARAH MASON – CMO, COSMOS
REPAIRING A BUSINESS-CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP
“I’m not sure, but Phil might be a magician.”

JULIE BISHOP – CO-CEO, IT NATURALLY
Getting change past the post in a complicated context
“Transformational for both my personal and professional growth.”

STUART WILLIAMSON — CHIEF CORPORATE AFFAIRS OFFICER, THE JOCKEY CLUB
Instilling accountability to help a great team do great things
“Real smarts, and the external perspective we needed.

We are now securing industry standards of margin.”

NEIL CRUMP – CEO, AURORA HEALTHCARE
COMPREHENSIVE STRUCTURAL CHANGE
“Incredibly responsive and empathetic to our specific challenges and ambition.

Phil inspired and challenged our leadership team to ensure that our transformation had our people at its heart.”

Darina Garland, Co-CEO, Ooni
Enabling a Board to work to its full potential
“His years of experience allow for a highly credible, disciplined and empathic approach.

Phil offers the right balance of push and encouragement.”

VIV HSU – PARTNER, JBI
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