ABOUT

Our Leadership Philosophy 

Leaders in 2024 must inspire their hybrid teams to be both highly connected yet autonomous workers.

At Uneon, we help leaders gain a deeper understanding of themselves, allowing them to lead authentically. We emphasise the importance of navigating the complexities of working with real people while remaining resilient in challenging conversations. Our coaching and communication skills foster collaboration and maximize productivity, whether face-to-face or virtually.

Our Approach 

Partner with Uneon to ignite your team’s potential.

Our approach follows three key steps: inspire you with what needs to be done, equip you with the necessary skills, and enable you to apply these skills successfully.

  • We will inspire you with the latest ideas and resources, sparking new possibilities and refreshing your approach to work. Our goal is to help you and your team realize your full potential.

  • We will provide training to enhance your current skills and prepare you for future roles, helping you achieve both your career goals and personal aspirations. You’ll gain the tools needed to implement meaningful changes.

  • We will support you in applying these skills in your daily work, offering coaching and facilitation to ensure successful implementation. Our interactive sessions will help you stay engaged, enjoy your work environment, and connect with your colleagues.

    Activities during the sessions will equip you with the knowledge and skills to maintain engagement beyond the training.

Philippa founded Uneon in the UK in 2009 and moved to Perth, Australia in 2012, where she is currently based. Her early career in management and soft skills training across the UK and Europe involved extensive travel, including trains, planes, and taxis. This experience led her to specialize in synchronous facilitation (live online training), evolving her business to offer both in-person and virtual training. Virtual coaching and training became her niche, including training others to become effective virtual communicators. During the pandemic, the world caught up with this approach, and Philippa continues to help leaders and teams maximize their effectiveness, whether working in person or online.

  • Philippa began her career in London, UK, working in marketing, public relations, events management, corporate social responsibility, and facilitation. She transitioned into human resources, holding in-house positions in learning and development teams before moving into consulting. During this period, she joined one of the UK's largest training companies, delivering workshops and training in leadership, management, communication, and personal skills. She also founded Uneon, working directly with her own clients.

    After emigrating to Perth, Australia, Philippa joined a global law firm to support the transition from face-to-face to virtual training. She established Uneon in Australia and continues to work with several global and national training companies as an associate consultant. Philippa facilitates workshops, coaches, and leads leadership programs both in person and virtually. Her work spans the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, and she has empowered a diverse range of individuals, from senior executives to college graduates, to achieve their goals.

  • Philippa is married to Anton and has two young children who are in their early school years. Before starting a family, her life was a global adventure filled with travel and activities such as water sports, rock climbing, and snowboarding. These days, her idea of fun includes a good night's sleep, Pilates, and BBQs with family and friends.

    Born in Germany to British parents, Philippa lived in Germany, the UK, and Canada before the age of five. She was educated at an international boarding school in the UK. This unique upbringing fostered her independence, life skills, and passion for inspiring change. Philippa holds dual British and Australian citizenship.

    • Philippa graduated from the University of Plymouth Business School (UK) after completing her undergraduate degree in business with a BA (Hons) in Marketing in 2002.

    • She completed her coaching qualification from the Coaching Academy (UK) graduating with distinction gaining a Dip Professional Personal Performance Coaching in 2009.

    • Training with Insyct Training in a Certificate in Live Online Learning (Facilitating Virtual Classrooms) in 2012.

    • She completed her training qualification Cert IV in Training and Assessment (AUS) in 2013.

    • In 2025 Philippa intends to embark on the Masters of Neuroscience and Business from the University of New England, (AUS).

    • Philippa is a Professional Member (CAHRI) of the Australian Human Resources Institute, and the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Philippa Smit

Facilitator. Coach. Author

Author - Pick Me

Philippa published her first book in 2014, which tells her story, including the highs, lows, and the valuable tips she has gathered over the decade. Aimed at like-minded, high-achieving, purpose-driven individuals seeking to improve their lives, the book offers insights from her own experiences. It captures her excitement, fun, expectations, and real-life challenges, providing an opportunity for reflection on how to live more intentionally and become the person you want to be. This is her story on how to get picked for work and life. Philippa believes there is a second book within her, but it’s not quite ready to be written just yet.