“I am blown away with what has transpired since I first engaged with Phil for coaching! He has helped me with the fundamentals of life and business with an approach that focuses completely on me as an individual, and what I need to do to see progress on all fronts. Partnering with Phil has led me to become the number two sales rep worldwide within the SolidWorks partner community - after being in the role for only one full year. In addition, my personal income has increased 133% in the first year! Without Phil’s personal coaching, the volatility of the work would have engulfed me. Phil helped bring out my best which has greatly benefitted my professional and my family life. If you have a passion to succeed in work and in all areas of your life, Phil is the guy who will get you there.”

—Stephen Gordon, Account Manager, GoEngineer

“Phil is a grounded, normal human being whose actionable advice and immediately applicable solutions have allowed me to reach a much greater level of comfort and confidence in my professional life. As a woman in a male-dominated profession, working with Phil has been instrumental in helping me eliminate what he calls “head trash” and truly see the capabilities that reside within me. Phil genuinely gets the Mars/Venus dynamic and is able to coach accordingly with sensitivity. I’ve seen so many tangible signs of growth since working with Phil, including the ability to be more proactive in addressing challenging topics and difficult personalities.  If you need help in growing your confidence to let your best shine through, call Phil.”

—Renee Nehls, Tooling Engineer, ORBIS

“Nothing worthwhile is ever easy, and the same is true with Phil’s coaching.  It’s a high-investment, high-return scenario that is TRULY worthwhile. Being a “tech guy,” I had my doubts at first about how much Phil, as a business and leadership coach, would truly know about my job and my field.

However, it quickly became apparent that when breaking down obstacles with Phil, the large, seemingly insurmountable barriers to progress morphed into speed bumps, made up of manageable elements. It’s most impressive the way Phil is able to distill my problems or opportunities down to their core sticking points. More often than not, it’s all about people (and not the technology). This especially helped me invest early on in my relationship with Phil, as it helped me quickly get over the biggest hurdle which was… “is this going to be worth my time?” Emphatically, the answer is YES! Working with Phil has been one of the most valuable time investments I’ve made.  

The way that Phil asks exploratory questions helps me to understand the problem myself. He’s never judging or critical, just genuinely curious about breaking things down. Most of the time, he’s already got some great ideas on how to get over those individual challenges. 

Phil and I work together to brainstorm potential solutions, always finding a way to attack the problem using my ideas and voice. I especially appreciate that even though part of the coaching is to dial in to what my style and voice should be, Phil navigates the line so well between being an authority on problem-solving and being a guiding hand molding my management persona. This helps me stay invested (and excited for!) the coaching process as time goes on. I really feel like I own the progress we’ve made.

I really appreciate that Phil doesn’t accept lackluster effort or performance. I have a feeling that if I wasn’t able to fully invest in the process, he’d let me know that it wasn’t working out. 

I am so grateful for the guidance that Phil’s provided, because it’s allowed me to seek advice and help in a non-skeptical way, which is something that had previously been a challenge. This could actually be the greatest benefit of all, as it helps my family and personal life as well as my career. My advice to potential clients is: Make sure you’re ready for real growth and everything that comes along with it, because when you feel like any problem is solvable, your scope widens greatly and the urge to keep the momentum going is strong!”

—Jeff Jordan, Engineering Manager, SolidWorks and Stratasys 3D Printers

“Phil’s coaching has increased my business substantially. Over the course of a short engagement, Phil used scenario-based planning to help me pay attention to the details that refined my focus enabling me to fully leverage my intellect and effort.  The results of our work together has produced a 130% increase in gross revenue, and an 86% increase in my personal income over the past two years. Thanks so much, Phil!”

—Lance Wright, Account Executive, TPM

“Phil has helped me a ton, especially when it comes to strategizing how to manage and grow a large team. One of the most valuable skills Phil has helped me develop is the ability to effectively approach and handle difficult conversations. Working with Phil has increased my productivity 40% in 12 months, and helped me provide effective leadership to the 14 people on my team. Phil’s coaching style is professional and empathetic. He does a great job holding me accountable with a firm but fair approach. My own professional development and that of my team owe a lot to Phil!”

—Jeff Wicklein, Sales Director Engineering and Business Solutions, TriMech Companies

"Quite simply, if our partners are unable to continue growing, we would stop growing. After a thorough evaluation and assessment process, we chose Phil. This turned out to be the best decision we could have made. He has helped contribute to the success of our channel. Indeed, we have realized 18% to 22% growth in a market that is only growing at 4%. I would strongly encourage anyone seeking to achieve similar results to make good use of Phil's expertise." 

—Jeff Ray CEO, Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp (fmr.)

"Phil's guidance turns strategy and vision into reality. His track record of success and vast “real world” experience fuels his incredible impact as an Executive Coach. I have personally witnessed Phil’s work with senior executives and middle managers; the feedback and results underscore his effectiveness. He’s very direct, challenges the status quo, yet our team is comfortable and at ease with him. I strongly recommend leveraging Phil to develop highly effective leaders in any organization."

—Steve Francaviglia, President-Greater Milwaukee South, Aurora Health Care

"Phil is an incredible mentor and confidant. He strikes a great balance of speaking from experience and business best practices with his tremendous interpersonal skills and empathy to give sound advice and sincere support. I've learned and grown significantly as a manager due to his ongoing support and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve themselves both professionally and personally."

—Jennifer Fix, Manager, Product Management at The Home Depot