Mike Phillips: Leadership Educator and host of The Leadership Toolkit podcast
Mike Phillips is a seasoned Leadership Consultant and Coach based in Colorado Springs, renowned for his contributions to leadership Education, sales training, and motivational speaking. He hosts the definitive podcast for leadership education, The Leadership Toolkit. He hosts a dynamic website dedicated to empowering professionals through innovative educational content. With over 30 years in leadership and Coaching, combined with two decades in sales and marketing, Mike brings a wealth of experience to his roles as an educator, podcast host, YouTuber, and coach. He has a proven track record of guiding individuals and teams to achieve exceptional business success.
Mike specializes in a broad range of disciplines including leadership, business management, facilities management, organization, public speaking, and call center operations. His expertise extends to sales training, marketing, and advertising, as well as negotiation and mediation. Through his podcast and various training programs, Mike shares actionable insights and strategies, making him a valuable resource for professionals striving to excel in their careers.
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This week on The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips welcomes the extraordinary Robin Wilson! 👏Robin is the powerhouse behind SCP Agency and EPIC BDC, leading an executive team to de…
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This week on The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips welcomes the extraordinary Robin Wilson! 👏Robin is the powerhouse behind SCP Agency and EPIC BDC, leading an executive team to deliver next-level Innovation in the automotive, RV, cycle, and powersports industries. Robin's mission is to help people uncover their superpowers, Robin is redefining what it means to lead with creativity, passion, and purpose.In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ How Robin’s bold leadership philosophy helps businesses stand out in the crowd. ✨ Her secrets to building cutting-edge soci…
On this episode of The Leadership Toolkit hosted by Mike Phillips, this week’s guest is Dan Murphy. As Chief Operating Officer at D1 Training— he dives deep into the necessary mindset shifts that …
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On this episode of The Leadership Toolkit hosted by Mike Phillips, this week’s guest is Dan Murphy. As Chief Operating Officer at D1 Training— he dives deep into the necessary mindset shifts that leaders must make to see success and dominate their business! He is a powerhouse leader shaping the future of athletic training and development nationwide with D1Training! (Check out D1Training.com)Dan served as a captain of his soccer team at West Point then earned his MBA at Vanderbilt, Dan's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After serving in the Army, he joined forces with D1’s found…
Today on the "Leadership Toolkit" podcast, our host Mike Phillips invites the exceptional Dan Murphy, COO of D1 Training, for an insightful conversation filled with leadership pearls and reflections o…
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Today on the "Leadership Toolkit" podcast, our host Mike Phillips invites the exceptional Dan Murphy, COO of D1 Training, for an insightful conversation filled with leadership pearls and reflections on personal Growth. Join us as Dan shares his unique journey from a military upbringing and his time at West Point to leading explosive growth at D1 Training facilities across the US. Discover Dan's insights on leveraging athletic discipline in leadership, the essence of building a culture of responsibility, and how D1's model of accountability and team spirit is revolutionizing athletic training a…
Get ready for an exciting new episode of The Leadership Toolkit! Hosted by Mike Phillips, this week’s guest is Dan Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at D1 Training—a powerhouse leader shaping the fu…
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Get ready for an exciting new episode of The Leadership Toolkit! Hosted by Mike Phillips, this week’s guest is Dan Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at D1 Training—a powerhouse leader shaping the future of athletic training and development nationwide! 🏆From serving as a captain of his soccer team at West Point to earning his MBA at Vanderbilt, Dan's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After serving in the Army, he joined forces with D1’s founder, Will, to expand the D1 Training vision across the country, creating a multi-million-dollar Franchise success story. 💪As COO, Dan…
In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with Rebecca Fitzsimmons, a Holistic Leadership and Mindset Coach, Podcaster, Keynote Speaker, and Author. With nearly 2…
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In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with Rebecca Fitzsimmons, a Holistic Leadership and Mindset Coach, Podcaster, Keynote Speaker, and Author. With nearly 20 years of global experience—including her tenure as an NCIS Special Agent leading teams in high-risk environments and her role as a senior leader in tech—Rebecca has a wealth of knowledge to share. She founded Tactical Harmony to help driven professionals awaken their inner leaders, defy the ordinary, and excel in their careers and beyond.It Begins with You: "Lead yourself before lead…
Join Mike Phillips on the Leadership Toolkit podcast as he engages in an exhilarating conversation with Rebecca Fitzsimmons, a former NCIS special agent turned holistic leadership coach. Rebecca share…
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Join Mike Phillips on the Leadership Toolkit podcast as he engages in an exhilarating conversation with Rebecca Fitzsimmons, a former NCIS special agent turned holistic leadership coach. Rebecca shares her remarkable journey from the high-stakes world of federal investigation to empowering leaders across the globe through her website Tactical Harmony and an insightful podcast. This episode dives deep into the concept of holistic leadership, the pivotal role of self-leadership in successful team leadership, and the actionable steps leaders can take to foster a culture of empowerment and resilie…
🎙️ Exciting News! This week on The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with Rebecca Fitzsimmons, a Holistic Leadership and Mindset Coach, Podcaster, Keynote Speaker, and Auth…
🎙️ Exciting New…
🎙️ Exciting News! This week on The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with Rebecca Fitzsimmons, a Holistic Leadership and Mindset Coach, Podcaster, Keynote Speaker, and Author. With nearly 20 years of global experience—including her tenure as an NCIS Special Agent leading teams in high-risk environments and her role as a senior leader in tech—Rebecca has a wealth of knowledge to share. She founded Tactical Harmony to help driven professionals awaken their inner leaders, defy the ordinary, and excel in their careers and beyond. TACTICAL HARMONYIn this episod…
🔥 Replay Alert! 🚀 We get deep into the heart of leadership: staying hungry and humble. This is one of my favorite episodes from this year. I was blessed on The Leadership Toolkit episode to host…
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🔥 Replay Alert! 🚀 We get deep into the heart of leadership: staying hungry and humble. This is one of my favorite episodes from this year. I was blessed on The Leadership Toolkit episode to host the incredible Shawn Shonk. AND NOW is your chance to catch up on this electrifying conversation!With over 20 years of leadership and management experience, Shawn drops real-world Wisdom and actionable insights you can apply today. From leading businesses to faith-based communities, he shares powerful lessons on: 🛠️ Building leadership excellence 🌱 Fostering positive team culture …
🔥 Replay Alert! 🚀 This is one of my favorite episodes of The Leadership Toolkit this year. During this show we dive deep into the essence of leadership across various business sectors. In this e…
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🔥 Replay Alert! 🚀 This is one of my favorite episodes of The Leadership Toolkit this year. During this show we dive deep into the essence of leadership across various business sectors. In this episode, our host Mike Phillips sits down with the dynamic Shawn Shonk, a multifaceted leader with a rich background in both sales management and pastoral work. Shawn shares his journey from the business world to founding Encounter Global Ministries, aiming to make Christian leadership accessible worldwide. Join us as we explore the intricate balance of vulnerability and strength in leadership, the…
Ready to level up your leadership? Join us on the next episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast with host Mike Phillips and special guest Adrian Koehler, the no-nonsense leadership expert and Senior …
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Ready to level up your leadership? Join us on the next episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast with host Mike Phillips and special guest Adrian Koehler, the no-nonsense leadership expert and Senior Partner at Take New Ground. 🎙️ Adrian has a powerful track record of guiding fast-moving entrepreneurs and executives, helping them break through barriers and create transformative outcomes.In this episode, Adrian will get into what it takes to cultivate authentic leadership, drive courageous conversations, and thrive in high-pressure environments. His experience spans Fortune 500 compani…
In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit Podcast 🎙️, host Mike Phillips sits down with Dr. Michael Gerharz, a world-renowned expert in helping leaders find the right words to make a lasting impa…
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In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit Podcast 🎙️, host Mike Phillips sits down with Dr. Michael Gerharz, a world-renowned expert in helping leaders find the right words to make a lasting impact! Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful leaders.We are bombarded daily with endless feeds, notifications, and buzzes, communication stands out as the cornerstone of effective leadership. Yet, how often do we find ourselves grappling for the right words, struggling to make our visions resonate with those around us? My recent dive into a revealing conversation with Dr. Michael…
Dive into the essence of impactful communication with our special guest, Dr. Michael Gerharz, on the latest episode of the Leadership Toolkit podcast. Hosted by Mike Phillips, this episode is a treasu…
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Dive into the essence of impactful communication with our special guest, Dr. Michael Gerharz, on the latest episode of the Leadership Toolkit podcast. Hosted by Mike Phillips, this episode is a treasure chest for leaders seeking to bridge the gap between strategy and execution using the power of words. Dr. Gerharz, an acclaimed communication expert and author, shares his journey from computer science to the forefront of global leadership communication, offering insights into crafting messages that resonate deeply and drive action. Unpack the art of turning complex ideas into compelling narrati…
Join Mike Phillips on The Leadership Toolkit Podcast as he sits down with the incredible Andrea Wilson Woods, a powerhouse keynote speaker, storyteller, and patient advocate. Andrea is the founder of …
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Join Mike Phillips on The Leadership Toolkit Podcast as he sits down with the incredible Andrea Wilson Woods, a powerhouse keynote speaker, storyteller, and patient advocate. Andrea is the founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association and author of the bestselling memoir, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days. In this episode, we dive deep into leadership, resilience, and the business of making a difference. Discover how Andrea turned personal tragedy into a mission-driven nonprofit, impacting thousands of lives in the fight against liver cancer.Andrea’s tale is particu…
In this deeply moving episode of the Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike welcomes the extraordinary Andrea Wilson Woods, a keynote speaker, writer, patient advocate, and founder of Blue Faery: The A…
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In this deeply moving episode of the Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike welcomes the extraordinary Andrea Wilson Woods, a keynote speaker, writer, patient advocate, and founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea shares her heart-wrenching journey of raising her sister, Adrienne, who lost her battle with liver cancer at just 15, and how this tragedy propelled her to start a non-profit dedicated to fighting liver cancer. Dive into Andrea's story of unexpected guardianship, her fight for Adrienne's life, and how leadership and compassion can emerge from the tou…
Join Mike Phillips on The Leadership Toolkit Podcast as he sits down with the incredible Andrea Wilson-Woods, a powerhouse keynote speaker, storyteller, and patient advocate. Andrea is the founder of …
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Join Mike Phillips on The Leadership Toolkit Podcast as he sits down with the incredible Andrea Wilson-Woods, a powerhouse keynote speaker, storyteller, and patient advocate. Andrea is the founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association and author of the bestselling memoir, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days.In this episode, we'll dive deep into leadership, resilience, and the business of making a difference. Discover how Andrea turned personal tragedy into a mission-driven nonprofit, impacting thousands of lives in the fight against liver cancer.✨ Tune in LIVE a…
In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, Mike Phillips hosts the incredible Monique Helstrom, former Executive Assistant to and "Chief of Simon Sinek" and now a dynamic speaker, coach, rec…
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In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, Mike Phillips hosts the incredible Monique Helstrom, former Executive Assistant to and "Chief of Simon Sinek" and now a dynamic speaker, coach, recruiter, and master in business planning and operation.From navigating the challenges of growth and leadership to breaking down complex issues into actionable steps, Monique has the expertise to inspire your next evolution. She has over 27 years of experience developing humans and building organizations, she’s ready to share her secrets on self-awareness, executive presence, and unlocking yo…
Dive into the heart of leadership and communication with Mike Phillips on the Leadership Toolkit podcast, featuring the incredible Monique Helstrom. With over two decades in human development and orga…
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Dive into the heart of leadership and communication with Mike Phillips on the Leadership Toolkit podcast, featuring the incredible Monique Helstrom. With over two decades in human development and organizational growth, Monique brings a wealth of knowledge on empowering individuals and driving business transformations. From workgin together with Simon Sinek to mastering the art of logistics, Monique's journey is all about growth, resilience, and the power of effective communication. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just embarking on your leadership path, this episode is packed with actionabl…
This Wednesday on The Leadership Toolkit, we’re bringing you a powerhouse conversation you won’t want to miss! 🎙️ Mike Phillips hosts the incredible Monique Helstrom, former Executive Assista…
This Wednesday on Th…
This Wednesday on The Leadership Toolkit, we’re bringing you a powerhouse conversation you won’t want to miss! 🎙️ Mike Phillips hosts the incredible Monique Helstrom, former Executive Assistant to and "Chief of Simon Sinek" and now a dynamic speaker, coach, recruiter, and master in business planning and operation.From navigating the challenges of growth and leadership to breaking down complex issues into actionable steps, Monique has the expertise to inspire your next evolution. She has over 27 years of experience developing humans and building organizations, she’s re…