Phil Gwoke

Phil Gwoke

MN, US
Generational Consultant, Mentor and Consultant for Young Entrepreneurs and Strategist of Recruiting and Retaining Millennial Employees

Around BridgeWorks HQ, Phil Gwoke is known as the motivator and the historian. As an internationally recognized speaker, Phil has shared his wisdom and inspired audiences in 40 different states and 4 continents to over 100,000 people. Before becoming a speaker he pursued his passion to help people be their best selves as a high school teacher, college admissions professional, marketing coordinator, corporate trainer and even small business owner. He has maintained strong ties to his local community as a mentor and consultant to young entrepreneurs, and brings his diverse background and skill-set to the BridgeWorks team.

Phil is one of BridgeWorks' resident Gen Xers, and brings his unique humor, experiences, research, and generational expertise to every keynote, workshop and training session he delivers. He is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation can become capable of remarkable accomplishments. With his down-to-earth, relatable style and dedication to presenting research in a digestible, entertaining way, Phil has become a fast favorite with audiences around the country.

Long before becoming a BridgeWorks Gen Expert, Phil owned and ran a coffee shop in Minneapolis. He's the proud father of a collegiate Gen Edger, and is adjusting to life as an empty-nest Gen Xer.

Around BridgeWorks HQ, Phil Gwoke is known as the motivator and the historian. As an internationally recognized speaker, Phil has shared his wisdom and inspired audiences in 40 different states and 4 continents to over 100,000 people. Before becoming a speaker he pursued his passion to help people be their best selves as a high school teacher, college admissions professional, marketing coordinator, corporate trainer and even small business owner. He has maintained strong ties to his local community as a mentor and consultant to young entrepreneurs, and brings his diverse background and skill-set to the BridgeWorks team.

Phil is one of BridgeWorks' resident Gen Xers, and brings his unique humor, experiences, research, and generational expertise to every keynote, workshop and training session he delivers. He is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation can become capable of remarkable accomplishments. With his down-to-earth, relatable style and dedication to presenting research in a digestible, entertaining way, Phil has become a fast favorite with audiences around the country.

Long before becoming a BridgeWorks Gen Expert, Phil owned and ran a coffee shop in Minneapolis. He's the proud father of a collegiate Gen Edger, and is adjusting to life as an empty-nest Gen Xer.

When Generations Connect

Four distinct generations are working together shoulder to shoulder, each with a unique set of attitudes, values, and work styles. To become stronger as a team, it's important to understand these inherent generational dynamics, discerning what motivates each generation and how they communicate is essential to overcoming barriers and capitalizing on strengths. Tapping into the power and perspective of each generation helps everyone feel empowered, valued, and understood. But are you equipped...
Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

NextGen Series

We aim to use our generational insights to set young talent on the path to success as well as connect managers with Gen Z and young Millennials. The generational conversation is a two-way street, so the NextGen Series consists of two workshops that can function either paired or independently. Whatever route you feel is best for your team, we will help facilitate generational understanding through engaging activities, in-depth discussions, and actionable takeaways.

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Educational / Informative

Demystifying Millennial Management

Millennials now make up a majority of the workforce-yet somehow managers are still puzzling over how to best recruit, retain, and engage this confounding generation. In this program, we'll demystify the Millennial management conundrum and explore how to streamline communication and collaboration across Boomers, Xers, Millennials, and even Gen Z. Best practices from technology to manufacturing, hospitality, and other industries provide real-world case studies of successful Millennial...
Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Facilitating Knowledge Transfer

While Millennials and Gen Z continue to draw media attention, other demographic shifts are afoot: Baby Boomers are retiring. There are now fewer Boomers in the US labor force than there are Millennials or Gen Xers, and 47% of business owners over 65 don't have a transition plan. In this session, we'll explore tools and strategies to foster mentorship between Boomers and other generations. We will prepare you to facilitate knowledge transfer across generational lines before Boomers graduate to...
Educational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

From Handshake to Hashtag

Selling and marketing to four generations
To effectively reach customers or a broader targeted audience, it's essential to understand them beyond their income, education, and spending habits. While these are indeed valuable factors, an often-neglected perspective is a generational lens. Understanding each generation's behavior in the marketplace and how their unique needs play out in decision making is essential for selling and marketing to all generations. This session will help you...
Educational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

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