Phil Johnson

Phil Johnson-Advisor, Global Capacity Building Center | Founder & President, Master of Business Leadership Inc.

Phil Johnson is a globally respected thought leader, coach, author, and lecturer in the fields of authentic leadership and emotional intelligence. As the Founder and President of Master of Business Leadership Inc., Phil brings over two decades of proven success in empowering entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations to unlock their full potential through leadership development.

A top graduate of the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, Phil also holds a background in Electrical Engineering—an interdisciplinary foundation that informs his analytical and strategic approach to leadership. His signature framework, the MBL Success Map, enables leaders to leverage their existing knowledge and exponentially improve performance, communication, and resilience.

Since 2000, the Master of Business Leadership (MBL) program has transformed the careers of over 500 senior executives and organizational teams across the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, South Africa, the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia. His program has earned global recognition for its ability to drive measurable results in both personal growth and organizational outcomes.

As a trusted advisor to the Global Capacity Building Center (GCBC), Phil contributes his deep expertise to support the center’s mission of empowering youth and women through sustainable economic development. His insights help strengthen GCBC’s leadership strategies and community impact, fostering inclusive growth and long-term resilience.