In our ever-changing world, clarity of ‘why’ we do ‘what’ we do seems like a good idea because, without it, we can easily lose sight of what really matters and our efforts become fractured.
This is why I help leaders, teams and organisations embrace purpose as the driving force for their future success.
It’s about cutting through the noise, bringing focus to what really matters and achieving goals with less stress and more certainty.
Purpose isn’t a byproduct of success, it’s the fuel that feeds it.
As a globally recognised expert in the purpose-driven leadership and business fields, I’m here to help you and your people navigate these challenges so you can realise your performance and impact potential.
Application areas include leadership, resilience, strategy, alignment, performance, innovation, work culture and transformational change.
Whether you’re starting out or on your journey, make contact by email, book a discovery zoom or call me on +61 408 259 633 to explore working together.
The video below provides an introduction.
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About me
After leading high-performance teams in corporate roles, I broke out on my own to become a globally recognised expert in the purpose-driven leadership and business fields, having worked with more than a hundred clients over the past 15- years.
I’m the founder of WhyThisNow, and achievements include publishing Connecting Profit With Purpose, launching two podcasts and appearing in media such as The CEO Magazine, CPA’s InTheBlack and the AFR report on purpose in business.
As a Tasmanian who migrated to Australia(!), my credits include being a singer/songwriter in a progressive folk/blues band; delivering my second child in a bathtub following my wife’s 20-minute labor; and a have a chocolate addiction attributable to a great grandfather who helped set up the Cadbury factory in Hobart.
My speaking, hosting and facilitation style is described as warm, witty and reassuring, and this is coupled with extensive experience delivering across virtual, hybrid and in-person platforms.
See my bio page for more.
How I help
My work typically takes the form of speaking, workshops, programs, project support, panel discussions or tailored facilitations.
Topic areas span personal, professional and organisational development, with popular areas including:
→ Find Your Purpose as a Leader
→ Your Future Success Starts with ‘WHO’
→ Leading Transformational Change
You can find out more about these and my background in my speaker brochure and bio page.
Purpose Ignition 🔥
Through our Purpose Ignition brand and offerings, Carolyn Butler-Madden and I help organisations prepare, scope out and accelerate their purpose transformation journey.
It’s about connecting people to purpose, and it starts with leadership.
We deliver keynotes, workshops and programs, and curate exclusive online and in-person events.
You can find out more about our Purpose Ignition offerings and / or check out these five (5) inspiring purpose-driven leader stories.
Private Dinners & Programs
Part of our Purpose Ignition range involves curated events and programs to galvanise purpose-driven leaders so they can navigate their journey with more confidence.
They value making connections with experts and like-minded peers across different industries who understand their challenges and needs.
Business Purpose Author
I’ve been featured across a range of media platforms and publish my Purpose Driven Leader newsletters via email and LinkedIn.
Connecting Profit With Purpose contains instructional case studies spread across industries and business types as well as inspiration and methods for purpose-led innovation.
On reflection, the cover is a little bland, however I like to think the diverse range of examples and accomplishments in it are beautiful!
“Commitment to social purpose is becoming a competitive advantage, and corporate leaders who want to master this approach need to read this book” – Mark Kramer, Harvard Business School
Explore Working Together
If this resonates, you can make contact by emailing hello@philpreston.com.au, use this web form or schedule a no-obligation discovery call to gain clarity on how a purpose-driven approach can help you take on your challenges.