Dr Phil Ridden has had a career in education as teacher, curriculum writer and consultant, professional development consultant, deputy principal and principal, executive and non-executive member of boards, conference speaker and author. He has received several fellowships, life memberships and leadership awards, has a doctorate in education, and is a graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors.

And now, in semi-retirement, he is:

• Leadership consultant and facilitator, with a focus on strategic planning and board development, professional supervision and executive coaching, and leadership courses and mentoring.  

• Author, published by several mainstream publishers, together with innumerable articles in journals and newspapers.  

• Broadcaster and Podcaster, with weekly episodes in three podcasts. (Currently paused.)

• Director of not-for-profit organisations.

• Dad, Poppa and foster carer of infants. 

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