“Phil is one of a kind. He lives and breathes Authenticity and is a true advocate of Ethics in Business and how the two can easily and should easily coincide. I highly recommend his book Ethiconomics: Principles and Practices of Ethical Business for the 21st Century. Phil is also an excellent public speaker and trainer for SME’s and corporate clients.” May 16, 2011
Susan Allen, Solicitor, Joseph Frasier Solicitors
“Phil is highly commercially minded and has a distinct ability to take creative ideas and make them work in a commercial context. He is a man of strong integrity and ethics, and is tuned in to current trends and issues in the marketplace, always thinking of ways in which to capitalise on them. A talented creative writer, Phil is someone who I hope to work with again in the future.” October 12, 2010
Zoe Hanks, Founder & Managing Director, Grassroots Ideas Ltd
“Phil has guided me through his workshop, this has enabled me to see where and how to grow my business. He has also been a pleasure to work with through The3rdi magazine where he is Business Director and Editor.” June 2, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
Sally Inkster, Owner, Diva Dressing
“If there is something Phil doesn’t know about business then I’ve yet to find it! With 20 years blue-chip corporate experience – genuine blue chip! – if you need any business advice I recommend you talk to Phil first!” March 4, 2010
Karen Birch, Managing Director, the3rdi Magazine
“Phil is a person of huge imagination and creativity, while maintaining a shrewd business head and commercial ability. He brings passion, ideas and originality to a team, and I have been very lucky to have benefited from his input and insight on several occasions. If you have the opportunity to work with Phil, I strongly recommend you take full advantage of his talents, and enjoy the energy and fun he brings to the workplace.” October 11, 2010
Catherine Pickup, MD and owner, Innovista Ltd
“Phil has a naturally engaging and inspiring leadership style; is people and results focussed and has a determination and desire to ‘do the right things’. A great colleague to work alongside and be part of the same team with.” July 5, 2010
Paul Hodkins, National Sales Support Manager
“I worked with Phil some years ago when I was with Siemens and Phil headed up the commercial team. Unlike most accounts departments within a sales business who are generally the ‘sales prevention team’, Phil and his team always looked at every way they could to support a deal and get it through. He always thinks outside the box and would always be a credit to any commercial team!” June 11, 2010
Dave Perkins, Account Manager
“It was relatively early in my career that I worked in a new team Phil built and led through some challenging times. Take-away memories from this period that continue to insipire are his ability to drive forwards regardless of obstacle, his ability to question the status quo, and channel thought to drive creative solutions. That said, Phil never forgot common sense business basics to underpin his visions and always steered his team with those principles at the fore. His traits of honesty and integrity were also very evident in his approach to team management, the end result being a closely-bonded, open team, always supportive of one another. Happy memories and great building blocks for the future – thanks Phil !!” June 11, 2010
Mark Sands, Commercial Manager
“Phil Birch recruited me into the IT industry at Siemens in 1995 (despite a complete lack of experience in this field on my part) and we worked together for 4 years. This opportunity, with Phil’s coaching, has proved to be highly valuable for me personally. Phil always gave individuals credit where due and it was down to his sponsorship that I was elected one of Siemens’ top 100 employees worlwide in 1998. Phil ran his department with an energy, enthusiasm and focus on personal responsibility which resulted in team members taking ownership of issues and enabled personal development.
Neil Moulton, Sales Director
“I worked closely with Phil at Siemens Communications for a number of years. He was always professional in his approach, even in times of great pressure, and was a credit to his profession. He led by example and became a mentor to many. He was creative, hard working and an inspiration to others. Phil was also great fun to be around and did everything with a smile on his face. I look back very fondly at our times together and feel very proud of what we achieved in very difficult circumstances” June 3, 2010
Nick Hill, Commercial Manager
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