Philip Blackett

Philip Blackett is a speaker, entrepreneur, bestselling author, podcast host and midlife transformation coach helping adults navigate one of the most important transitions of their lives. His mission is simple yet powerful: “I help adults in midlife transform burnout into a midlife comeback — so they can thrive in the second half of life, lead their families well, perform at a higher level at work, and strengthen the communities around them.”

Through his Life After 40 movement, Philip equips high-performing and purpose-driven adults with practical strategies to transform their health, wealth, and relationships through sustainable habits, mindset shifts, and personal leadership.

Philip is the founder of Life After 40, a growing platform dedicated to helping adults ages 35–55 overcome burnout, health frustration, and identity confusion so they can thrive in the second half of life. His speaking combines inspiration, humor, research, faith, and practical implementation to create transformational experiences for audiences ranging from corporations and conferences to churches, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.

Drawing from both personal experience and professional expertise, Philip speaks on topics including midlife transformation, leadership, resilience, wellness, habit change, burnout recovery, purpose, and the future of work in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Before launching Life After 40, Philip built a diverse career spanning business, leadership, and consulting, including work with organizations such as FedEx, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Chick-fil-A. Philip Blackett earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and has completed additional coursework in Negotiation at Harvard Law School and in Nutrition & Wellness Coaching at Harvard Medical School.

Philip also earned his Master of Divinity (M. Div) degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also continuing his education towards becoming a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC), a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and a Certified High Performance Coach (CHPC).

Philip is also the bestselling author of Disagree Without Disrespect: How to Respectfully Debate With Those Who Think, Believe, and Vote Differently From You, a book dedicated to helping people navigate difficult conversations with wisdom, empathy, and respect in an increasingly divided world. While his primary speaking focus is adults in midlife, Philip also speaks to high school students, college students, and young professionals on respectful debate, diversity of thought, leadership, and preparing for the future of work through his guide, The 5 Skills That Make You Irreplaceable with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Across every audience he serves, Philip’s message remains consistent: midlife — and life itself — is worth living, and worth living well. Philip lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife of ten years, Mayra, and their twin daughters.