Michael Philpott
# Michael Philpott

Michael Francis Philpott (born August 8, 1975) is a New Zealand master coach, trainer, and speaker. He was the previous TEDx Christchurch speaker coach.

## Early life

Philpott was born Michael Francis Philpott in Hokitika, New Zealand and moved between the North Island and South Island, finally settling in Christchurch. He is the youngest of three children to mother Christine Philpott (née Horton) and father Nigel Philpott.

## Career

Philpott began his career as an outdoor guide at Rock and Ice New Zealand and Full On New Zealand where he met Dr. Rich Allen who introduced him to adult brain based learning which focuses on how the brain receives, processes, stores, and recalls information.

Philpott then met Dr. Richard Bolstad and received training on Neuro-linguistics Programming.

In 2012, Philpott and his wife started their own business, Smart and Wise Limited.

In 2017, Philpott became the TEDx Christchurch speaker coach where he coached speakers from around the world. Notable speakers such as:

* Lilia Tarawa
* Hamish Brewer
* William Trubridge
* Jordan Watson 'How to Dad'

In 2023, Philpott became the first ever Professor of Practice in his field at the University of Canterbury Executive Education Programme.

## Personal Life

In 2012, Philpott married Astella Philpott (née Falcasantos). They currently live in Christchurch, New Zealand.

In 2020, Philpott was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

