Empowering People, Shaping Reputations

Empowering People, Shaping Reputations

Empowering People, Shaping Reputations

Empowering People, Shaping Reputations

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About Brownstone

Purpose-Driven Communications Expert

I am a seasoned transformation and corporate communications leader, advising global organizations on creating purpose-led, inclusive cultures. My people-focused approach draws from NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), and I’m an accredited mediator specializing in workplace and employer mediation.
I leverage storytelling, employee experience, and brand awareness to enhance reputation and build sustainable relationships with employees, customers, and stakeholders.
I’m also a long-time racial justice activist and trainer, serving on the board of several organizations.

Awards & recognition

PRovoke Innovator25

EMEA 2020

PR Week Power Book

2021

PR Week Power Book

2022

PR Week Power Book

2023

PR Week Power Book

2024

People-Centred Strategies

People-Centred Strategies

People-Centred Strategies

People-Centred Strategies

What We Do

Strategy & PR

Communications

Strategy & PR

Advising organisations on how to create purpose led, racially inclusive cultures and retain their best people. Drawing on coaching, strategic and people communications, focused on employee experience in the workplace and PR with primary audiences. As a result, organisations benefit from an enhanced external reputation and more sustainable relationships.
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Mediation

Personal Development

Mediation

Mediation is still an untapped resource in achieving successful corporate outcomes. Especially around culture change. Barbara conducts Commercial and Workplace mediation with a specialist intervention when racism factors in the dispute.

Coaching & Training

Personal Development

Coaching & Training

Barbara has been a certified NLP coach since 2004 and works with clients on personal impact, assertiveness, accepting change and achieving positive outcomes both personally and professionally.

Awareness

Anti-Racist Activism

Awareness

As a race and ethnicity equity activist, Barbara runs awareness training for organisations and individuals based around being aware of how and when racism happens in a commercial setting,. Also strategies on how to adopt behaviours to become anti racist.

Strategy & PR

Advising organizations on creating purpose-led, racially inclusive cultures that retain top talent. Integrating coaching, strategic communication, and employee experience to enhance workplace culture and PR for key audiences. This approach strengthens external reputation and builds sustainable relationships.

Mediation

Utilizing mediation as a powerful tool for successful corporate outcomes, particularly in cultural change. Specializing in Commercial and Workplace mediation, with expertise in resolving disputes where racism is a factor.

Coaching & Training

Certified NLP coaching since 2004, focusing on improving personal impact, assertiveness, and adaptability. This coaching empowers clients to achieve positive outcomes in both personal and professional spheres.

Awareness

Providing training on recognizing and addressing racism in the workplace. Sessions focus on practical strategies to adopt anti-racist behaviors, promoting an inclusive environment for organizations and individuals.

Brownstone EDI Guru coming soon

Imagine a workplace where every employee feels valued, safe, and empowered to thrive. At Brownstone EDI Guru, we leverage cutting-edge AI technology combined with decades of expert knowledge to provide real-time, personalized advice on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our empathetic and inclusive approach ensures that marginalized employees receive the support they need to navigate and improve their work environments. Whether it’s through confidential consultations, comprehensive resources, or practical strategies, we are dedicated to making your workplace not just compliant, but genuinely inclusive and supportive. Join us in championing a more equitable future for all employees.

Our Work

Inclusive Leadership & Sustainable Change

Inclusive Leadership & Sustainable Change

Inclusive Leadership & Sustainable Change

Inclusive Leadership & Sustainable Change

Speaking Out

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Barbara Phillips is the founder of Brownstone Communications and is available to speak publicly on anti racism, and racial equity, especially within the PR & communications industry.
Testimonials

Our clients stories

"Barbara is a fantastic trainer, always keeping all the delegates engaged by using practical exercises and creating an environment which allows everyone to feel comfortable & engaged. She covers incredibly important and insightful topics in a wonderful manner which allows everyone to put what they learnt into practice immediately."

Souha Khairallah

Talent and Professional Development Director at PRCA

Get in touch
We want to work with you on developing your personal skills or helping you create an inclusive, racially equitable, people-focused culture.