Professional Speaker Profile Al Philip-Neri

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Dr. Al Philip-Neri is a performance psychologist, entrepreneur, and international speaker whose life story is as compelling as his expertise. From overcoming adversity to coaching elite athletes and leading national teams, his journey fuels a mission to transform lives through leadership, discipline, and purpose. As the founder of Cohesion HQ and creator of The Cohesion Effect, Dr. Al blends personal transformation, evidence-based psychology, and athletic grit to inspire audiences to unlock their full potential. His dynamic keynotes ignite action, foster unity, and equip leaders to rise above challenges with clarity and power.

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Dr. Al Philip-Neri has delivered powerful keynotes and workshops across the U.S. and internationally for audiences in athletics, education, law enforcement, real estate, and entrepreneurship. He served as a featured speaker for six years with major real estate TV platforms and has headlined events such as College Track’s national leadership summit. His signature workshop, The Cohesion Effect, has been implemented by collegiate athletic programs, law enforcement agencies, and leadership teams including Boulder Police, Ranger College, and Denver Cafecito. Dr. Al inspires action and alignment through transformational storytelling, psychology, and purpose-driven leadership.

1. From Survival to Significance
Dr. Al shares his personal journey from hardship to high performance, inspiring audiences to transform pain into purpose. This keynote blends raw storytelling with leadership psychology to ignite clarity, courage, and long-term success.

2. The Cohesion Effect
Based on his signature workshop, this keynote delivers proven strategies to build trust, bridge communication gaps, and create unstoppable teams. Rooted in research and athletic leadership, it’s a playbook for unified, high-performing organizations.

3. Compete Without Hate
A bold message on leadership, discipline, and emotional control—this talk challenges teams and individuals to rise through competition without conflict. Inspired by elite sports, it’s about winning the right way.

4. Leading Through Pressure
Dr. Al reveals frameworks used by top performers to lead under stress. Whether on the field, in the boardroom, or during life’s toughest moments, this keynote empowers leaders to stay focused, adaptable, and connected.

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