"I work with Philip because my mission in life is to release untapped potential in people, and Philip can help my change-makers with one extremely important action, and that is to transfer the idea that the change-maker has in their head into the heads of key stakeholders."
- Per Hugander
Strategic advisor on leadership, strategy, innovation and organisational culture
See Per's Publications
Per’s paper from The Harvard Business Review about his work with SEB
Per's article from MIT Sloan Management Review about 'Perspective Taking'
"Right after the training I unexpectedly had to do a presentation for the board, where I had very little time to prepare for both content and the actual presentation. The final material was finished just the afternoon before the big day. Keeping myself collected: I scrolled through all my notes from your training, reflected on everything I’ve learned with you, and went into the BlissVoicebox on the day of presentation. Then acted ‘by the book’ – did all the exercises to warm my voice, breathe, focus, as it was suggested in the exercise block before the big presentation and …it worked! It was magic! I was calm, relaxed, focused and was totally enjoying the moment.
I admire your knowledge and skills, also the ability to share it in such an engaging way!
From so many different courses that I have been attending, coaching sessions that I’ve head, my own studies; the two days with you have made the biggest impact and empowered me for the biggest step change. This jump was the highlight of my year, and I’m stepping into the new decade much more confident and eager to continue working using your methodology."
— Indre Bartulyte-Uzupe, Head and Process Owner Talent Management at SEB
Collaboration with Stockholm School of Economics EE for NEFAB
“To what extent did Phil Bliss contribute to the learning and knowledge sharing?”
Out of a maximum score of 10, the median was 9.
"Your session has helped me significantly. Since I’ve been back I have had a number of communication opportunities and I tell you, just using a number of your suggestions has helped tremendously"
— Artur Karnecki, Managing Director at NEFAB Packaging Poland
"I have done some public speaking whether at family gatherings or professionally. I also teach law and appear in court every so often. I recently turned to Phil to help me with a speech which was very important to me. He very patiently and constructively guided me to find a proper structure, clear message and good presentation. Phil's support really gave me confidence, even with the usual prior nerves. In the end, my speech was extremely well received with many compliments. This would never have happened without him."
— Frank Lipworth, Lawyer, Paris
Phil regularly teaches on
Stockholm School of Economics
International Management Program
I have been teaching leaders on programs at the SSE EE for ten years. My live in-person class to global cohorts in Stockholm have evolved these last couple of years into live-remote global classes – supported by my online learning platform. The success of this transition from live in-person to live-remote has been enabled by SSE EE embracing the innovations that we have been bringing to the provision of training in a changing world. Tack!
"Phil is the best."
"In my top two from the whole IMP program."
"One of the best presenters and sessions I have ever had. Fun, informative, moving and inspiring. Generally, I feel comfortable presenting to larger groups and I have had different sorts of training, so I did not have too high expectations on this day with Phil. I could not have been more wrong; what a guy and what a teacher."
Happy days at the SSE EE campus at Kämpasten, Sweden
Tim Last
Divisional President
at Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Division
The Remedies: Enhanced Communication Skills for the Leader :
"It is a fantastic practical guide for leaders (and everybody) and at the same time explains the mechanisms (both mental and physical) that hinder us to come through in our communication. What a contribution to improved leadership!"
— Maria Karlsson
Formerly Leadership Development & Strategic Driver Transformative Leadership SEB
"Wow! What can I write about Phil's training that would communicate the impact it has had....From breathing to posture, to storytelling, Phil's experienced and empathetic style has changed the way I approach communication. What's more, I was part of a bigger group, and, to the now trained eye, to see my colleagues successfully practicing what Phil taught us is amazing!!"
— Ben John, Business Line Manager at Atlas Copco, Industrial Air Division
“A week after the training now and looking back on what we have done I again must say that it was a great training with lots of useful learnings. I've talked to some of my colleagues and we all agree that this was a very unique training, far ahead from all the academic trainings we usually join - in a very positive way!”
— Dr. Sina Forster, Global Product Manager at Leybold, Cologne
We all have a voice and we all deserve to be heard
It’s astonishing how what gets in the way of good communication is common to all humanity.
We invite you to take a little time to meet some of the inspirational people we met in Jodhpur last year.
whether you’re a top banker or a disabled child in India.
SKSN can be reached at - Mobile: +91 87 696 73625 • http://sksn.org • https://www.indiability.org
Atlas Copco's Research School
We are so proud to have played a part in this innovative collaboration between industry and academia. Working with Martin Karlsson and the team was a joy.
FRIDA'S STORY
"I don’t want to be like the other 50 year old men in the room, I want to be me, communicating me in a good way”
Frida was on the first ever
Connect, Communicate, Convince
programme in collaboration with
"I can honestly say that my sessions with Philip Bliss are worth more than my degree."
— Heather Gallagher, Integration & HR Manager at Atlas Copco, UK
"It is my pleasure to know you and benefit from your knowledge and training. It is absolutely an eye-opener for me and changed my perspective. I will keep checking Blissvoicebox and training, that’s a treasure for me.
Finally, thank you very much for being a very attentive teacher and being a very nice person."
—Serkan Oztem Regional Sales & Marketing Manager
Atlas Copco Services Middle East
Voice & Communication Skills Training
with makers at Cockpit Arts, London
Phil & the Masters in Marketing & Sales Programme
at Atlas Copco, Industrial Air Division, Antwerp
“I am glad that I had the chance to work and to be coached by you Phil! I keep using your tips and will do that forever, they help me to be a better professional, a better individual and to enjoy life every time that I use them. I am looking forward to have my new team also coached by you. 🙌🏽”
— Anderson Momose,
Vice President/Business Line Manager, Portable Energy at Atlas Copco
“It has been useful to learn the factors at play when I get stressed and how they impact my voice. Being given the tools to expand my vocal range has greatly increased my confidence when on the phone or giving presentations...”
— Simon Burbidge, Solicitor, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP
“10 OUT OF 10. Where do I begin? Knowledgeable, understood the issues and how to address them. Engaging, and comes across as genuinely interested in you and the issues. Enthusiastic. Knows his subject so well that he is comfortable with interactive delivery, and to fit the material around the needs of the participants as they come up.”
— Thomas Siggers, Senior Assocaite, CMS Cameron McKenna
“Philip has given me the tools and a number of eye-opening insights which has increased my focus and presence in professional as well as personal life. As a leader this has created great value not only to myself but perhaps even more to my team and company.”
— Ted Nelson, Chief Commercial Officer Truecaller & Angel Investor
“I work in an environment which previously relied on long, detailed and carefully crafted reports. This is no longer the case and clients do not have time to read such documents; they expect us to present findings to them. Therefore the voice is key.”
— David Dunckley, CEO, Grant Thornton
“Phil Bliss enables those he works with to get the best out of their voice and so give the speaker confidence. He carefully listens and observes so that he can work creatively with each individual.
He believes strongly, as I do, that to help people express themselves well and find their own voices, is vital to the ongoing growth and creativity of each person.”
— Cicely Berry CBE, Director of Voice,
The Royal Shakespeare Company
“Phil Bliss has an exceptional ability to grasp the groups he works with and guides them through an incredible transformation process. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Phil on several occasions and he never ceases to surprise me. No matter the situation, Phil is able to assess the participants and tailor the content to their specific needs. His work has been an essential part of developing many of my own cohorts, creating team spirit, openness, trust and an expert ability to actively listen and communicate.”
— Thiago Figueiredo, Vice President,
Marketing at Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique Service Division
Collaborating with
The London School of Musical Theatre
We have a long, ongoing relationship with this Top London Drama School. Watch our interview with Adrian Jeckells - Principal of the school and Susan Raasay - Head of Drama discussing why understanding the voice and breath is vital for these actors in training.
I worked in collaboration with Jan Jacobs at Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education, on training for the top management of Swedish agricultural co-operative, Lantmannen.
Here's the feedback from Jan:
"I'm delighted to share with you that your score for your training day with Lantmannen was a whopping 8.93 out of 10."
Here's some of their comments, verbatim:
"I think the session was very helpful to become a better presenter - also a better listener.."
"Great with the fundamental approach on breathing and what it does to the brain and the output"
"A very useful exercise under brilliant custodianship"
I worked in collaboration with Patrick Stahl of the MiL Institute, to create communication skills modules as part of a leadership training programme for IKANO - the banking wing of IKEA
"To what extent has this module contributed to the overall value of the program?"
"An awesome module when everything just seemed to come together. The communication training with the 5 streams (how to create, practise and deliver) was very, very useful."
"Phil Bliss' session was super; so useful and pushed us over the comfort zone to the learning zone."
Ian Collingwood, at Start-Up Bootcamp Barcelona, asked me to create and deliver training modules to help tech entrepreneurs pitch their businesses at the 4YFN event this spring.
This programme was delivered with collaborator; Alyssa Ciccarello
“It's official. You guys rock. Just got the post-programme feedback; and in terms of Pitch Training, you coming in for the first time this year has moved the module from the bottom of the league last year to the top this year. Thank you!”
— Ian Collingwood, COO & Programme Director.
Startup Bootcamp Barcelona. IoT & Data.