Phil Gott specialises in helping professional service firms get the very best performance from their partners and staff using leading-edge development techniques, appraisal processes and training. Phil has recently formed Firm Academy to help firms set up low cost virtual academies combining web-based and live training.
His clients include international and “magic circle” law firms, niche practices, regional and single-office firms
Phil is a founder member of the Professional Speakers Association and has been voted Trainer of the Year by LETG, a network of 180 law firms.
Before forming his own consultancy, Phil was UK Head of General Practice Marketing and Head of Business Training for one of the major accountancy firms.
Examples of Subject Areas
Personal achievement
Achieving your goals in a world of distractions
Innovation: How to have a great idea
How to accelerate your learning
Communication and influencing
Developing professional presence
Powerful influencing techniques
Dealing with ‘difficult’ people and challenging situations
Becoming a great (not just average) presenter
Business development
Getting value from business networking events
Focused business development to promote your firm, your services and yourself –
Turning contacts into clients through a low-pressure selling process –
Dealing with client fee pressures
Leadership and getting the best from people
Developing and leading a great team
Effective people management
Designing and delivering effective training
How to carry out appraisals and performance discussions