Order-takers to strategic partners

Phil appears on The Changemakers podcast to talk about elevating teams

First broadcast on
Nov 17, 2025

Too often, creative and marketing teams are seen as executors instead of innovators. This conversation between Phil and Dave Corlett (Business Director at Shaped By) was recorded as part of The Changemakers podcast’s virtual summit Bring Your Own Bold, and offers practical tips to shift that dynamic by removing internal barriers that block progress, cloud clarity and weaken conviction.

Learn how to position your team as a trusted, strategic force that drives impact, influences decision-making, and earns a seat at the table.

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Giving a team the inspiration and technique to scale ideas
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