Philippa J. White is a social innovator, an international bestselling author, and the Founder and CEO of TIE Leadership which has been transforming global leaders since 2006. A pioneer in leadership transformation, she is known for helping executives to reconnect with their humanity. Philippa has been influenced by a legacy of justice and transformation, with personal ties to Nelson Mandela’s inner circle, her work is rooted in real change. It is for this reason that Philippa is highly sought-after for a variety of speaking engagements.
With an early career marked by positions in marketing and advertising, Philippa managed global accounts such as P&G, British Airways, and Barclays. She gained deep cultural and strategic insights throughout her years working in the fast-developing Northeast of Brazil and soon became fluent in Portuguese. Philippa founded TIE Leadership, where she prioritises shifting from an ROI-focus to a ROH-focus, meaning Return on Humanity. Throughout this organisation, Philippa has worked with some of the world’s most forward-thinking companies and has helped them to break free from outdated leadership models and adopt her own.
More recently, Philippa has authored a bestselling book, ‘Return on Humanity: Leadership Lessons from All Corners of the World’. Which offers practical and inspirational guidance to human-first leadership. She is the Host of the TIE Unearthed podcast and has over 60 published articles, cementing her position as a respected voice in the future of leadership. Philippa has been an advisor and mentor to major organisations such as M&G plc, Santander, and Leo Burnett, where she helped to improve communication, innovation, and create socially focused departments with real ROI.
As a speaker, Philippa’s unique style comes from her ability to take audiences on a journey. Her talks are known to shift mindsets, touch hearts, and inspire real change throughout her audiences. With a wealth of experience, a global perspective, and ability to inspire, Philippa is the perfect choice for your event. If you or your organisation is ready to start thinking differently, leading boldly, and acting with purpose, look no further than hiring Philippa J. White today!
Philippa J. White's official speaking topics are listed below:
- The Confidence Myth: Rethinking What Holds Women Back in Leadership
- From Silos to Synergy: The Power of Cross-Functional Collaboration
- The Power of Purpose: How Shared Purpose Is A Competitive Advantage
- Curiosity and Collaboration: The Most Untalked About Leadership Skills You Need to Master
- Perceiving the World Differently: And How To Make It Useful
- Comfort Zones: The Key To Unlocking Leadership Potential
- Engagement & the Future of Business: Soft Skills Are The New Critical Skills
- Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Diverse Thinking
- Unlocking Humanity for Competitive Businesses: How To Out-Behave The Competition
- Leading with Courage: How Fearless Leadership Unlocks Growth & Innovation
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“The provocation and nudges supplied by Philippa, taking the conversations deeper and at times less comfortable than they otherwise would be, were igniters for our change journey.” - Michael, Global Head of Insights & Analytics, ARLA
“Impactful and provocative” - Simon , CEO, Octopus Group
“A valuable introspective deep dive that will in time help us have greater impact” - Ben, People Director, Archetype
“An extraordinary gift for storytelling” - Dr Amanda, CEO, ZIRCON
“Unforgettable global stories” - Elliot, Partner & Chief Brand Officer, Mishcon de Reya
“This experience taught everyone self-awareness in the most impactful way” - Sam, Global People Director, Next15
“Engaging and eye-opening sessions sharing humbling stories from a range of diverse experiences” - Hetal, Head of Research, Transform
“Pushed me to see my work and the world differently” - Cortni, Operations and People Director, Plinc
- 2024 – International bestselling author of 'Return on Humanity'
- 2022 – Mentor/Advisor, M&G plc, supporting purpose-driven financial leadership
- 2020 – Launched TIE Unearthed podcast
- 2006 – Founder & CEO, TIE Leadership
- 2006 – Freelance Account Director, Hooper Galton
- 2004 – Account Manager, BBH Global, clients included Barclays & British Airways
- 2002 – Account Manager, Leo Burnett, led campaigns across Europe, Middle East & Africa for P&G
- 2001 – Account Manager, GOOD Agency
How to hire Philippa J. White
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Philippa J. White for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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