Phillips Leadership Coaching

I provide leadership, resiliency, and mental skills coaching to athletes and high performing professionals.  I also partner with sponsoring organizations as a consultant to develop their people into leaders of character, focused on achieving personal and professional excellence.   This is accomplished through both individual and group/team coaching.

Leadership Development Coach & Consultant | Resiliency Trainer

MindReady

Supporting Player Development by providing Leadership, Resiliency, and Mental Skills Coaching to amateur and professional baseball players.

Mental Skills Player Development Coach

U.S. Federal Government

As a dedicated leadership and resiliency coach, I have had the privilege of serving as a trusted advisor and mentor to Federal employees and teams as a Federal Coach. Leveraging my expertise in leadership development and resilience-building, I conduct tailored coaching sessions for clients at all levels, empowering them to overcome challenges, maximize their potential, and achieve their professional goals. Whether facilitating individual coaching sessions or leading dynamic group workshops, I am committed to helping my clients cultivate the skills, mindset, and strategies needed to thrive in today's ever-changing environment. Through personalized guidance and support, I inspire lasting transformation and empower individuals to lead with confidence, purpose, and resilience.

Leadership Development Coach | Resiliency Trainer

Conducted/provided supply chain risk management and analysis.  Assessed threats and provided recommendations to mitigate threats to U.S. military supply chain.

Supply Chain Risk Management

United States Air Force

ASSIGNED TO FOUR PRIMARY UNITS DURING ACTIVE DUTY/RESERVE CAREER:

-United States Air Forces in Europe | Aircraft Maintenance Officer
-Space and Missile Systems Center | Acquisition Officer
-United States Air Force Academy Admissions | Admissions Liaison Officer/Admissions Counselor
-Air Force Inspector General's Office | Detachment Commander

I led tactical teams focused on high tempo operations and analysis, tackling supply chain protection and risk management challenges.  

As a higher headquarters program manager, I focused on strategic priorities, and forged partnerships with key U.S. Government and private sector stakeholders, focused on technology protection, and Department of Defense supply chain risk management. 

I led 75+ personnel in conducting aircraft maintenance operations, executing an annual budget of $1.2M, while assigned to RAF Mildenhall, UK.  

I served as the Deputy Chief for the three-star General’s special project group at the space technology acquisition center for the Department of Defense where I coordinated acquisition sustainment operations for an $8B space systems portfolio.  As Executive Officer, served as primary liaison in assisting General in leading 42 military/civilian personnel and served as representative to external agencies and the general public.

I Directed support to USAF Space Industry days event, bringing together approximately 900 industry and U.S. government professionals to accelerate technology innovation—Efforts applauded by major defense executive and event co-chair.

Served as Admissions Counselor for the United States Air Force Academy in the greater Los Angeles area, while also facilitating Air Force ROTC recruiting for the region.

Military Officer - Active Duty and Reserve 

South Bay Sports Group

I formed a full-service baseball agency, representing draft eligible amateur baseball players and professional baseball players.  I have helped players secure contracts during COVID, provided mentoring, professional development support, and business opportunities.

MLBPA Agent/CEO

Alpha Bridge Ventures

Hand-selected by the US Air Force to be in the sixth cohort of 21 Fellows focused on learning from leading venture capital firms and technology companies during an eight-week immersion program designed for the DoD’s aspiring innovators. 

Embedded with Alpha Bridge Ventures, an early-stage VC fund focused on the personal development of founders.

Defense Ventures Fellow

Paragon Sports International, LLC

During my law school externship, I assisted Paragon MLBPA agents with arbitration preparation, sponsorship research, and player evaluation.

Baseball Operations Extern

FanSided

I provided in-depth analysis of the Dodgers organization and MLB for the FanSided Dodgers Way website.  Check out my link below!

Independent Contractor

United States Air Force Academy

Admissions Counselor for the Air Force Academy.  Also assisted with Air Force ROTC  national recruitment.

Admissions Liaison Officer

Premier Scouting Service, LLC

Connected college coaches to student athlete baseball players.  I scouted and reported on potential baseball clients.  I also gathered information and compiled video on baseball players.  I promoted company services to student athletes, their families,  high school coaches, and college coaches. 

Staged sponsorship of independent Pecos League game to promote our company's services.  I planned all logistical aspects of staging a minor league game at an austere location, to include coordinating food service, pre-game and in-game entertainment, fan services, and press coordination.

Scout, Head of California Recruting

With over 24 years of experience in leadership development—from serving as a U.S. military officer to leading in the business world and building my own ventures—I’ve spent my career developing leaders who thrive under pressure and lead with purpose.

At Phillips Leadership Coaching, I work with individuals and teams through a personalized mix of 1:1 coaching, group workshops, and strategic consulting. 

My passion lies in helping leaders build clarity, confidence, and resilience—whether they are founders scaling a startup, executives making high-stakes decisions, or athletes pushing toward peak performance. 

I believe leadership is not defined by title, but by how we respond to challenge, how we empower others, and how we show up when it matters most.

If you’re looking to sharpen your leadership edge, elevate your team, or build a culture that thrives in uncertainty, let’s connect.

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