"Coaching isn't therapy.
It's product development,
with you as the product."

Find Your Fire. Build Your Future.

At Campfire Coaching we help people grow in leadership, life, and practical skills through real connection, honest guidance, and a bit of good old hard work.

"Coaching isn't therapy.
It's product development,
with you as the product."

About Phil & The Mission

Phil started Campfire Coaching with one goal: to help people figure out who they are, where they’re going, and how to get there. After years of working with students, teams and leaders, he’s learnt that real growth doesn’t happen behind a desk. It happens when people step out, get uncomfortable, and learn through experience.

Campfire Coaching is about sparking that growth. We mix personal coaching, practical skills, and real conversations to help you build confidence, direction, and purpose, both in life and at work.

Academic Background

Completed a Master’s degree in Political Science with a focus on Risk Analysis, Infrastructure Development, and Statistics from Stellenbosch University.

 

Professional Experience

Worked at Amazon Web Services from 2015 to 2022, advancing from Technical Customer Support Associate to Team Manager, accumulating over 2500 coaching hours.

 

Entrepreneurial Journey

Founded Campfire Coaching in 2022, aiming to guide and inspire the next generation with extensive experience in 1-to-1 coaching.

As a recent graduate student, I felt overwhelmed and uncertain about my career prospects. However, Philip provided me with invaluable guidance and support as I explored different career paths and considered my options. Philip was always available to answer any questions or concerns I had throughout the counseling process. His positive attitude and encouragement helped me stay motivated, even during periods of uncertainty and rejection. Campfire Coaching is a great choice for anyone seeking career counseling or guidance, especially those who are new to the job market.

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