Generative Thinking

Someone recently came to me and asked my advice, because, “All of our Brainstorming and Strategic meetings generate lots of discussion, but we seldom really create any concrete action. We use some brainstorming techniques and minutes are often written, but we don’t...
[Video] The Mountain Stratagram

[Video] The Mountain Stratagram

Strategy is a word many people get really scared about like they imagine it’s some huge bugbear that has to be permanently set in stone before any forward motion can take place. Yes, strategy’s important, but remember it’s a strategy, not a...

September Restarts

1st September is one of my favourite days of the year… and for me has always held a particular significance. Isn’t it something deep in our psyche about this time of year that makes us ready for a “new start”, a new term, perhaps a new harvest? There’s a...

Mike Fitzpatrick

“As I’ve got to know Phil in his capacity as my personal coach, I’ve experienced an authenticity and level of commitment underpinning his considerable experience and know-how. Phil strikes me as the genuine article!”