The Change Man - Leading human-centered transformation

Founder of The Change Maker Group

Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist 2024

Building a Global Community of Change Makers

Simon Phillips didn't set out to become "The Change Man." But after 20 years of watching brilliant leaders struggle with transformation - not because they lacked strategy, but because they lacked the human connection that makes change stick - he knew something had to change.

In 2013, Simon had a dream of being surrounded by thousands of change makers. Individuals with the heart to want to support others through the challenges of change. Two years later, The Change Maker Group was formed.

Today, Simon is recognised as the UK's leading expert in love- based leadership & change capability building. His mission? To develop a global community of change makers making a positive impact in their worlds.

The Journey

After being recruited into the fledgeling "Change Management" practice by Andersen Consulting in 1992, Simon led several innovative projects; including one of the first multi-media online training programmes, a nationwide training programme for a high street bank and a culture change programme with a power company in South Africa. He was on the fast-track to partnership when a life-threatening car crash led to a reassessment of life's priorities.

He started his first change practice in 2000, published his first book in 2003 and has been at the forefront of human-centric business thinking ever since. Today his talks, webinars, podcasts, videos, books, networks and clients span the globe.

Expertise & Impact

Frameworks That Transform

  • The LACE Way™

    Simon's breakthrough methodology for human-centric leadership that's transforming organisations across the UK and beyond.

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  • The DELTA Model™

    A systematic approach to sustainable change that ensures transformation sticks.

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  • The Change Leader Code

    Revolutionary assessment that reveals how leaders naturally create impact.

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Media & Speaking

Simon's insights on human-centric leadership and change have reached millions through. Click a logo to find out more.

Recognition & Awards

  • Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist 2024

  • Award Winner

  • Globally Recognised Podcast

Speaker

Speaking Engagements

From intimate boardroom sessions to audiences of 500+, Simon has spoken at

Old Trafford

500+ staff transformation event

Eden Project

Developing leaders for a sustainable future

University of Greenwich

Academic leadership

ExCel/ Croke Park/ Stirling Castle

CIPD Keynote speaker

Speaking Topics

It's Time To Lead With Love

Transforming teams through empathy & care

The Change Leader Code

Discovering your natural impact pattern

Building Change Capability

Creating sustainable transformation

The LACE Way™ to Leadership

Practical human-centric leadership

Books & Publications

Beyond Business

When he's not transforming organisations, Simon is driving around the UK in his beloved “Change Rover” visiting friends and family, listening to podcasts and audio books, watching live sport and eating rhubarb! He believes that authentic leadership starts with being fully human.

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Work With Simon

Executive
Coaching

One-to-one coaching sessions combining the LACE Way™ with GC Index profiling for personalised leadership development.

Packages available

Virtual or in-person

Speaking
Engagements

Transform your event with insights on human-centric leadership and practical change management.

Keynote Speaking

Conference Facilitation

Panel Discussions

Executive Sessions

Organisational Transformation

Work directly with Simon and The Change Maker Group to build change capability within your organisation.

Team Workshops

Leadership Development

Culture Transformation

Change Capability Building

"The world doesn't need more change management. It needs more change makers. Let's build them together."

Simon Phillips
The Change Man

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