Phil has over 25 years of business experience with a focus on strategic planning, business process improvement, enterprise-wide project management, and leadership development. He has produced significant bottom-line results for Fortune 500 companies such as Sun Microsystems, Apple Computers, Varian Associates, McGraw-Hill, Eddie Bauer, and Applied Materials, as well as start-up companies like NOAH Software and FiberStar. As a Stages of Growth Strategist, he has helped businesses increase profitability and strengthen leadership team performance. Phil’s broad work experience, education, and academic positions give him a balanced perspective for practical business solutions. His presentations and workshops on “Speak The Language Of Leadership,” “Leadership & Self-Deception,” and "Pivot-Point Leadership" are acclaimed by executives worldwide.

His undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska, a graduate degree from The University of Northern Colorado and post-masters courses from the University of Southern California are combined with his academic postings with Florida Institute of Technology, San Jose State and St. Mary’s College. Phil has taught leadership, project management, and strategic planning at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Phil’s keynote presentations and workshops are highly praised by leaders nationally and internationally.

He is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), credentialed project manager (PMP), credentialed scheduling professional (PMI-SP), Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, Certified Professional Motivators Analyst, Certified Professional Hartman Dimensions Analyst, Certified Professional Emotional Quotient Analyst, Certified Arbinger Executive Coach, Certified Arbinger Facilitator, and member of the Institute of Management Consultants.

Phil is a graduate of the PMI Leadership Institute Masters Class 2010, a frequent speaker at PMI Congress and LIM’s. In 1999 he was a founding member of PMI Silicon Valley. Phil served PMI-SVC (Sacramento Valley) as VP – Professional Development, Director – Strategic Planning and Director – Leadership Development