Phil is a behavioural economist, registered psychologist, entrepreneur, award-winning musician, author of best-selling books such as Going Ape S#!t and The Little Book Of Big Emotions, podcast host of The Turnaround Mindset, regular columnist for Money Magazine and news.com and co-founder of student wellbeing platform Switch4Schools and the behavioural change consultancy Decida Digital. Phil is a renowned expert on judgment and decision making, and has a driving belief that we can solve most of the social, environmental, economic and political problems around the globe if we all become slightly better decision makers.

Phil’s appeal as a keynote speaker is that he makes neuroscience simple, interesting, practical, and fun, ensuring that people leave the session inspired and equipped to live better. His humour, casual approach and unique background has made him a sought-after speaker, helping people to master their own choices and design their own destiny. 

Phil also consults, advises, and coaches leaders in many large corporations, focusing on improving decision-making, strategy, systems design, incentive structures, human dynamics, well-being, critical thinking, high performance, negotiation, and emotional intelligence. He lives in Brisbane, Australia with his wife and two teenage sons.