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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On this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, Mike Phillips our host, sits down with the inspiring Mark J. Silverman — a man who overcame profound personal challenges to emerge as a beacon for leaders…
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On this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, Mike Phillips our host, sits down with the inspiring Mark J. Silverman — a man who overcame profound personal challenges to emerge as a beacon for leaders everywhere — he is transforming the lives of others through his leadership. He is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and introspective Growth.From generating over $90 million in sales during his tech career to coaching CEOs, senior leaders, and rising high achievers, Mark has spent the last decade helping others create sustainable success and amplify their impact.Silver…
Mike Phillips welcomes Mark J. Silverman to "The Leadership Toolkit," where leadership meets personal growth. Mark, a tech sales wizard turned leadership coach, brings his eclectic background and many…
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Mike Phillips welcomes Mark J. Silverman to "The Leadership Toolkit," where leadership meets personal growth. Mark, a tech sales wizard turned leadership coach, brings his eclectic background and many experiences to the table, sharing insights from his journey from hardship to helping leaders leverage their potential. With a focus on CEOs, senior leadership, and the fast-rising stars in the business world, Mark discusses his approach to guiding the uncoachable, the importance of self-care, and the traits of effective leadership. Dive into this engaging conversation that traverses from personal…
🚨 Attention Leaders and High Achievers!On the next episode of The Leadership Toolkit Podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with the inspiring Mark J. Silverman for a conversation you don’t wa…
🚨 Attention Leade…
🚨 Attention Leaders and High Achievers!On the next episode of The Leadership Toolkit Podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with the inspiring Mark J. Silverman for a conversation you don’t want to miss. From generating over $90 million in sales during his tech career to coaching CEOs, senior leaders, and rising high achievers, Mark has spent the last decade helping others create sustainable success and amplify their impact.He’s the author of: 🔹The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers Into Effective Leaders 🔹Only 10s 2.0: Confront Your To-Do List, Transform Your…
🎙️ Exciting News! In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with leadership expert Mike Ashie. Mike Ashie is renowned for his no-nonsense approach to leaders…
🎙️ Exciting New…
🎙️ Exciting News! In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with leadership expert Mike Ashie. Mike Ashie is renowned for his no-nonsense approach to leadership development. He leads through strategy and authenticity. Today he shares actionable insights on building self-confidence, effective communication, and earning team respect. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader who's been featured in Forbes, SUCCESS Magazine, and The Dr. Phil Show.Mike and Mike have a great discussion on how to lead people across multiple generations and how to …
🎙️ Exciting News! In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with leadership expert Mike Ashie. Mike Ashie is renowned for his no-nonsense approach to leaders…
🎙️ Exciting New…
🎙️ Exciting News! In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with leadership expert Mike Ashie. Mike Ashie is renowned for his no-nonsense approach to leadership development. He leads through strategy and authenticity. Today he shares actionable insights on building self-confidence, effective communication, and earning team respect. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader who's been featured in Forbes, SUCCESS Magazine, and The Dr. Phil Show.Mike and Mike have a great discussion on how to lead people across multiple generations and how to …
In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with leadership expert Mike Ashie. Mike Ashie is renowned for his no-nonsense approach to leadership development. He lea…
In this episode of T…
In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with leadership expert Mike Ashie. Mike Ashie is renowned for his no-nonsense approach to leadership development. He leads through strategy and authenticity. Today he shares actionable insights on building self-confidence, effective communication, and earning team respect. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader who's been featured in Forbes, SUCCESS Magazine, and The Dr. Phil Show.Mike and Mike have a great discussion on how to lead people across multiple generations and how to be a leader with strate…
In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, Mike Phillips welcomes Jason Yarusi, a Real Estate and business leadership powerhouse! Jason is the private fund manager of $300+ million in commercial real …
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In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, Mike Phillips welcomes Jason Yarusi, a real Estate and business leadership powerhouse! Jason is the private fund manager of $300+ million in commercial real estate, the force behind Yarusi Holdings (with 3,000+ units under management), and a serial entrepreneur with success in construction, restaurants, brewing, and large apartment communities.Jason's incredible energy and unique insights will inspire you to take your career, leadership, and investments to the next level. From scaling businesses to mastering actionable strategies, he’ll share th…
Tune in to a fascinating journey of personal growth, leadership development, and entrepreneurial spirit with Mike Phillips, your host of The Leadership Toolkit, and his incredible guest, Jason Yarusi.…
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Tune in to a fascinating journey of personal growth, leadership development, and entrepreneurial spirit with Mike Phillips, your host of The Leadership Toolkit, and his incredible guest, Jason Yarusi. From facing life's hardest challenges to becoming a leadership coach, multifamily investor, and a force of nature in business, Jason shares his transformative story. Discover how Jason turned setbacks into comebacks and how his unique experiences have shaped his approach to leadership. This episode is packed with insights and inspiring moments that are sure to spark Innovation and determination …
Join Mike Phillips on The Leadership Toolkit as we welcome Jason Yarusi, a real estate and business leadership powerhouse!💼 Jason is the private fund manager of $300+ million in commercial rea…
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Join Mike Phillips on The Leadership Toolkit as we welcome Jason Yarusi, a real estate and business leadership powerhouse!💼 Jason is the private fund manager of $300+ million in commercial real estate, the force behind Yarusi Holdings (with 3,000+ units under management), and a serial entrepreneur with success in construction, restaurants, brewing, and large apartment communities.✨ Jason's incredible energy and unique insights will inspire you to take your career, leadership, and investments to the next level. From scaling businesses to mastering actionable strategies, he’ll sh…
🎙️ This week on The Leadership Toolkit Podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with the visionary Christy Pretzinger, CEO of WG Content, a trailblazing organization revolutionizing healthcare conte…
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🎙️ This week on The Leadership Toolkit Podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with the visionary Christy Pretzinger, CEO of WG Content, a trailblazing organization revolutionizing healthcare content creation.🔥 Christy isn’t just transforming industries—she’s transforming lives. With a laser focus on fostering people-first cultures, she’s mastered the art of balancing high performance with thriving workplace environments. 🙌📚 Get an exclusive sneak peek into her upcoming book, "Your Cultural Balance Sheet: Strategies for Creating Environments Where People Can Th…
Host Mike Phillips welcomes the extraordinary Robin Wilson this week on The Leadership Toolkit podcast! Robin begins by sharing her story of a career pivot that thrust her into entrepreneurship and le…
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Host Mike Phillips welcomes the extraordinary Robin Wilson this week on The Leadership Toolkit podcast! Robin begins by sharing her story of a career pivot that thrust her into entrepreneurship and leadership, demonstrating why she is a beacon of resilience and innovation and exemplifying this truth remarkably. Robin is the powerhouse behind SCP Agency and EPIC BDC, leading an all-woman 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 w…
Join host, Mike Phillips on this episode of the Leadership Toolkit Podcast as we dive deep into the journey of resilience, innovation, and the remarkable power of social media in the business world wi…
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Join host, Mike Phillips on this episode of the Leadership Toolkit Podcast as we dive deep into the journey of resilience, innovation, and the remarkable power of social media in the business world with our extraordinary guest, Robin Wilson. Robin, founder of the SCP Agency, Epic BDC, and Social Grenade, shares her vast experience in the automotive BDC world, navigating through colossal challenges, including the 2007 mortgage meltdown, and emerging as a beacon of hope and inspiration for many. From flipping houses to revolutionizing the way businesses leverage social media, Robin's story is a …
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…
Today on the "Leader…
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…
Get ready for an exc…
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…