Phil Putnam is the founder of Phil Putnam Coaching and a renowned business skills workshop leader, keynote speaker, coach, and author. His work focuses on people leadership, professional motivation, and strategic business growth. Over the years, Phil has made a transformative impact on individuals and organizations, working with prestigious companies like Apple, Adobe, Bloomberg, and Salesforce. Through his innovative coaching methods, Phil Putnam has helped countless individuals improve employee motivation and performance, while empowering organizations to foster effective leadership.
Phil has been a guest on The Business Owner's Journey Podcast: Phil Putnam: How Desire-Based Leadership Sparks Employee Motivation and Performance
Phil Putnam is the author of Desire-Based Leadership, a performance motivation method that redefines how team members connect with their work and how leaders can cultivate meaningful relationships with their teams. His strategy is grounded in the idea that tapping into the core desires of employees fosters greater engagement, productivity, and emotional safety in the workplace. Through this approach, Putnam improves employee motivation by helping leaders focus on curiosity, emotional vulnerability, and the unique needs of each team member.
Putnam's vision is not just about improving employee performance—it’s about creating an inclusive workplace culture where employees feel heard, valued, and motivated. His methods are designed to create long-lasting, positive changes that increase employee satisfaction and team performance, especially as more organizations adopt remote work and engage Gen Z in the workforce.
As a keynote speaker, Phil Putnam’s talks span a range of topics including leadership, entrepreneurship, the importance of emotional safety in the workplace, and strategies for optimizing the work-from-home experience. His expertise in leading change initiatives has made him a sought-after speaker for businesses looking to enhance employee motivation and overall workplace culture.
Phil is also an established author, contributing insightful perspectives on leadership and professional growth. Through his writing and speaking engagements, Putnam empowers business leaders to lead with empathy, drive, and an understanding of the deeper human factors that influence professional success.
At the heart of Phil Putnam Coaching is his mission to help people get exactly what they want from their careers while maintaining peace of mind. Whether he’s working with individual clients or consulting with major corporations, his goal remains the same: to elevate people’s relationship with their employment and guide them toward more fulfilling careers.
Phil’s unique approach to Desire-Based Leadership encourages leaders to embrace vulnerability and emotional openness, qualities that are becoming increasingly essential in the modern workforce. This methodology offers a roadmap for organizations to improve employee performance and boost engagement, while ensuring that leaders are fostering environments where individuals can thrive.
Nick Berry is an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO, whose track record includes founding and leading numerous companies since 2002.
He is also a mentor and coach to other entrepreneurs and business owners who are looking for a trusted (and proven) advisor.
Among peers, colleagues, staff, and clients, Nick has been referred to as both 'The Business Guy' as well as 'The Anti-Guru', due to his pragmatic approach and principled leadership.
He shares his insights and lessons learned, along with those of his expert guests,
on his podcast, 'The Business Owner's Journey'.
