Founder & Principal Consultant | ICF, EMCC & AC Certified Coach
Facilitator of change | Champion of inclusion

Leadership & Sector Expertise

Phillip brings more than 25 years of experience across charities, housing, community services and regulated social care environments. His work has spanned:

• Leading organisation-wide change and transformation
• Commissioning and improving frontline services
• Strengthening governance and regulatory compliance
• Designing strategies that amplify the voices of service users and communities

With master’s-level qualifications in Health & Social Care and Leadership & Management, Phillip combines academic grounding with extensive hands-on leadership experience.

Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Insight

Charities and Approved Housing Bodies face increasing scrutiny and complex governance expectations. Phillip specialises in helping organisations meet and exceed these standards through:

• Governance reviews and frameworks
• Board effectiveness and roles/responsibilities
• AHBRA Standards, Charities Governance Code & Charities Act compliance
• Policy, reporting and assurance systems
• Embedding values-driven, ethical decision-making

His approach blends rigour with humanity, ensuring governance is not just compliant but meaningful, proportionate and lived in practice.

Strategic Planning & Organisational Development

Phillip has designed and delivered strategies that give organisations clarity, coherence and impact. His experience includes:

• Five-year strategic plans
• Theory of Change models
• Stakeholder mapping and community engagement
• Culture and values development
• Leadership team alignment and facilitation

He excels at guiding diverse groups toward shared purpose and actionable priorities that genuinely support mission and service delivery.

Coaching, Leadership Development & Culture

As a triple-accredited executive coach (ICF, AC, EMCC), Phillip supports CEOs, senior leaders, emerging leaders and teams to grow in confidence, capability and connection. His coaching and facilitation focus on:

• Authentic, values-led leadership
• Psychological safety and team culture
• Leading through complexity and change
• Resilience, clarity and improved communication

He brings empathy, curiosity and courage to his coaching work, helping leaders unlock clarity and move forward with confidence.

Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation

Phillip is known for creating safe spaces for honest conversations. His facilitation experience includes:

• Board and SMT workshops
• Vision, mission and values sessions
• Community and service user engagement
• Interagency collaboration
• Organisational change discussions and alignment-building

His strength lies in bringing people together, navigating complexity, and helping teams find shared language and direction.

Leadership & Inclusion

As a Board Member of Wicklow Pride, Phillip brings lived experience and professional commitment to:

• Inclusive practice
• Equality-focused governance
• Diverse stakeholder engagement
• Building cultures of belonging

This strengthens his ability to support organisations in embedding inclusive leadership and values.

Professional Accreditations & Memberships

• Professional Diploma in Executive Coaching (ICF/AC/EMCC accredited)
• Master’s-level qualifications in Health & Social Care and in Leadership & Management
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
• Member of the Association for Coaching (AC)
• Member of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)

What This Means for Your Organisation

Phillip brings the combination that charities, AHBs and non-profits value most:

deep sector knowledge | practical governance insight | leadership expertise  | a people-first approach.

He helps organisations:

• Strengthen governance with confidence
• Build effective, aligned boards and leadership teams
• Develop strategies that are realistic, ambitious and mission-driven
• Create cultures rooted in values, inclusion and psychological safety
• Lead with clarity, compassion and purpose

The result: organisations that are safer, stronger, more resilient — and better able to deliver meaningful, lasting impact.