Praise

Here’s what some of my clients say about my speaking abilities.

“Phil is an engaging speaker with the rare ability to make what may seem dry and complex topics both compelling and entertaining.”

—Joris Evers, Vice President, Head of Communications for Europe, Netflix

“In a word, awesome.”

—Julie Tulipane Stalknecht, Senior VP, Membership and Marketing, National Multifamily Housing Council

“Phil has that rare skill as a speaker to distill the complex to more tactical and strategic thinking so his presentations aren’t only entertaining but are also operational. A rare gift for the modern business audience.”

—Lori H. Schwartz, Managing Partner, StoryTech

“Engaging, knowledgeable, and likable. Phil left our professional audience armed with new knowledge and smiling.”

—Clinton Bonner, Vice President, Marketing, TopCoder

“When a speaker goes for 20 minutes and you wish they’d go another two hours, you’ve hit the jackpot for your event.

Phil brought a presentation to our SUBMERGE by Hubilo 2021 event that truly shined the spotlight on how we all as members of a virtual workforce can use the tools we are given to ensure inclusivity, empathy, and employee morale. Not only that, he brought receipts: data and stats that can convince leadership of the importance we should all place upon these matters of the workforce.

I know a speaker is awesome when my coworkers are messaging me on the side with their reactions to what he’s bringing to the screen. If that’s the kind of resonating content you want to bring to your audience, Phil is the speaker you want to choose.”

—Rachel Moore, Hubilo Director of Social + Broadcast Media

“You crushed it, Phil. Thanks for your insights and amazing keynote on Reimagining Collaboration!”

—David Riberi, CEO and Owner of LightWerks Communication Systems

“Phil Simon’s own desire to be open and connected with the audience strengthens his ability to come across as and be the most authentic speaker and storyteller. Phil is passionate about his message and has identified ways to connect a diverse and wide-range audience to one common topic.”

—Danielle Gilbertson, Account Executive, Edelman Public Relations

“Phil is an enthusiastic, engaging, and funny speaker. He talks about data like a critic about art. He compels you to think about and see the world in a brand new way. He was a pleasure to host and have on the Zappos campus. He didn’t even get mad when pelted with a water balloon.”

—Amelia Pond, Zappos

“When I go to a talk based on a book I’ve read, I have high expectations; the talk had better go beyond the book and into the realm of critical conversation. Phil nailed it this week. Super content, engagement with the specific audience, bravo!”

—Professor Terri L. Griffith, Ph.D. Chair, Management Department, Santa Clara University

“Phil is able to convey a lot of well-organized information in a way that enlightens and entertains the audience, leaving them more informed and providing them with interesting ideas and perspectives to ponder further.”

—Anne Milley, Sr. Director Analytics Strategy, JMP at SAS

“Phil gave a wonderful presentation. All of the attendees loved it and are very excited about his latest book.”

—Amit Jain, eBay, Manager, Business Intelligence