Empowering People, Shaping Reputations

Empowering People, Shaping Reputations

Empowering People, Shaping Reputations

Empowering People, Shaping Reputations

About Brownstone Communications

Purpose-Driven Communication Expert

Barbara is a seasoned transformation and corporate communications leader, advising global organisations on creating purpose-led, inclusive cultures. Brownstone’s people-focused approach draws on strategic communications fused with NLP and workplace and employer mediation techniques. We leverage storytelling, employee experience, and brand awareness to enhance reputation and build sustainable relationships with employees, customers, and stakeholders.

Barbara is also a long-time racial justice activist and trainer, and Brownstone creates bespoke, innovative programmes to raise racial equity and inclusion awareness among organisations in the PR and comms industry and beyond. She sits on a number of boards promoting EDI and racial equity and is a regular public speaker.

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

PR WEEK POWER BOOK 2025
PR Week Power Book

2025

People-Centred Strategies

People-Centred Strategies

People-Centred Strategies

People-Centred Strategies

What We Do

Brownstone EDI Guru® is now live

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.

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Inclusive Leadership & Sustainable Change

Inclusive Leadership & Sustainable Change

Inclusive Leadership & Sustainable Change

Inclusive Leadership & Sustainable Change

Speaking Out

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 client 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

Working with Barbara Phillips at Brownstone Communications has been one of the most impactful experiences in my professional journey. From the very beginning, Barbara took the time to truly understand both me and the vision behind our Inclusive EDnI work. She brought a level of structure, clarity, and intention that completely transformed how I approach my work, helping me build a framework that not only makes sense strategically, but is something our organisation can genuinely live by every day. What makes Barbara exceptional is not just her expertise, but how she shows up. She is incredibly patient, insightful, and quietly powerful in the way she guides you to think differently and lead with confidence. Her mentorship has supported me in ways that go far beyond strategy — she has helped me grow as a leader. She also brings with her an established and influential network, which adds another layer of value to everything she does. Barbara is, without question, a force to be reckoned with, and I feel incredibly grateful to have been coached and mentored by her. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for meaningful, lasting change within their organisation.

Shade Chinsman

Global Head of EDnI, Onclusive

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