Monica Phillips, CPCC, PCC
Leadership Coach, Strategic Partner, Keynote Speaker
As the founder of the Legal Academy on Equity and Inclusion and with over 20 years of experience leading teams for some of the largest law firms, Monica Phillips supports leaders at all levels to create thriving and inclusive workplaces through elevating leadership, mindfulness, and emotional well-being.
For the past eight years, Monica has been coaching and partnering with lawyers, startup founders, executives, and their teams in Fortune 100 companies and private organizations, including some of the best companies to work for in the U.S.
Known for her global perspective and her innovative strategies, she is a fierce advocate and proponent for inclusivity and well-being, supporting her clients to reach higher levels of health and performance.
She has a master’s degree in International Education and is a Certified Professional Co- Active Coach with the leading coach organization, the Co-Active Training Institute. She is credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, certified in Positive Intelligence, in DEI in the Workplace, as an InPowered Leadership Coach, and is a 500-hour (RYT) certified yoga teacher. She is an authorized partner for Wiley’s The Five Behaviors and Everything DiSC. Get in touch to learn more about how these resources can support you in creating a thriving team.
In 2019, Monica was named a Silicon Valley Business Journal Woman of Influence. She is a founding coach of The Coaching Fellowship, a mentor and advisor to Founder Institute, a lifetime Girl Scout and Gold Award recipient, and a marathon finisher.
Services include: 1:1 and Team Coaching, Leadership Development, Workshops, and Keynote Presentations.
Coaching philosophy - (1) Do one thing every day that matters. (2) Set great habits. (3) Keep a positive attitude. (4) Lead a thrilling life.
Monica Phillips is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) working with entrepreneurs, teams, lawyers, executives, professional services, and nonprofits on leadership, business development, marketing strategy, and personal fulfillment. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation.
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Affiliations:
Awarded Top 100 Women of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal 2019: Honors local businesswomen, community leaders and philanthropists who are a force in the region
Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC) with Positive Intelligence and best-selling author and CEO, Shirzad Chamine
Faculty and Advisor, Founder Institute
Founding Coach of The Coaching Fellowship to support high potential women in their careers
Certified in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace, USF Muma College of Business
The Co-Active Training Institute Co-Active Network, member, and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
Quantum Endeavors Inpowered Leadership Coach
Institute of Coaching Professional Association at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School affiliate, associate member
International Coaching Federation, member and Professional Certified Coach
Mobile Monday Silicon Valley , Advisory Board Member and Organizer
Mentor, Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Watermark , member
Leading Women in Technology , faculty
Girl Scouts , lifetime member, Gold Award recipient, LinkedIn group manager
Poly Reps alumni , University Ambassadors of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Clients: Below is a select list of clients I have worked with on either team or individual leadership, career, or business coaching. Please note that my client work is confidential. References are available upon request and several clients have shared public testimonials. Thank you.
Arm Limited
NetApp
Bird & Bird
Husch Blackwell
Farella Braun + Martel
Woodside Capital, investment bank
UBS, financial services
Finlay Pacific, commercial real estate group
Alston & Bird, law firm
Sidley Austin, law firm
Nexleaf Analytics, award‑winning social enterprise
Allen Matkins, law firm
re:3D, largest format 3D printer start‑up
MapJam, a consumer and enterprise online mapping service start‑up
Hult International Business School
Litman Gregory Asset Management
Clients Say…
“Monica will help you step into being that leader who can develop the business, meet the goals, collaborate with others.” – Google executive
“Monica has this way of reducing abstract thoughts and turning them into concrete actions.” – AmLaw partner
"Every time we meet, something incredible happens. I trust Monica completely. She has this way of listening so she really understands the big picture.” – Commercial real estate broker
“Monica’s coaching gave me enormous clarity in just 15 minutes and helped me set action around what matters. I highly recommend working with her.” – Executive Director
“I had the pleasure of working with Monica for half a year and it affected my life both personally and professionally. She asked thoughtful, gentle questions that helped me discover blindspots and new perspectives and got me past challenges I was struggling with for months…. Looking back on the past six months, I don't feel like I became a different person, but like I'm more of myself.” ~ Founder, Ready to Code
“She is amazing both as an Executive Coach and as an individual. Her practical insights and her genuine thoughtfulness have been invaluable to me. Her ability to be present and listen fully when all you need is a sound boarding has been one of the of best aspects of working with her (and there are many).” — Impact Entrepreneur