
TESTIMONIALS
What people say about working with Pip.
Clients and collaborators value Pip’s unique combination of strategic insight, constructive challenge, practical wisdom and humour.
WISE GROUP • PACIFIC EQUITY LEAD
Pakilau Manase Lua
There are very few people with deeper insights, creativity, and first-hand knowledge, splashed with a dash of good humour.
HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Hemant Thakkar
With his natural ability to think outside the square, Philip always comes up with unique and innovative ideas. . His professionalism, friendliness and sense of humour make it really easy to work with him.
CHILDREN’S AUTISM FOUNDATION • FOUNDER
Andrea Ford
Philip facilitated with both humour and respect to the issue. In less than an hour he helped me cut this seemingly mammoth task down to a few simple steps.
EPSOM GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL • HEAD OF COUNSELLING.
Jeannie Grant
The benefit was getting to discuss ideas freely, being gently challenged, all with Philip’s use of humour and practical wisdom.
ENABLE NZ • OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
David Guest
An effective agent for change, challenging and provoking in the most gentle, humorous and effective manner. I could not recommend Philip higher.
AUT UNIVERSITY • PROFESSOR
Kath McPherson
Philip’s advice and support have been invaluable—he asks some tough questions that help us do better research. Philip helps us learn new things and challenge old assumptions.
ARTS ACCESS AOTEAROA • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Marianne Taylor
The participants rated you as excellent and very engaging. You were a pleasure to work with and we very much look forward to working with you again.
STRETCH PRODUCTIONS • MANAGING DIRECTOR
Brent Macpherson
Philip’s expertise around a broad range of diversity issues was invaluable. He was someone whom I could comfortably ask complex questions for clear advice.
FCB NEW ZEALAND
Team feedback
Really inspirational. Thoroughly enjoyed your visit to our agency and opening our eyes to diversity and putting labels on people before truly getting to know someone.
THE NEXT STEP
Bring a different perspective to your next challenge
Whether you need strategic advice, a courageous conversation, a thoughtful workshop or a distinctive public voice, begin with a direct conversation with Pip.
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