Phil Gwoke
BridgeWorks
Around BridgeWorks HQ, Phil 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 four continents to over 100,000 people. Before becoming a speaker, he pursued his passion for helping 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 he brings his diverse background and skill-set to the BridgeWorks team.
Phil is one of BridgeWorks’ resident Gen Xers, and he 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.
Phil is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation can become capable of remarkable accomplishments.
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 Zer and is adjusting to life as an empty-nest Gen Xer.
