#124 – People First: Coaching with Purpose, Values, and Trusting Your Gut with Phil Moss
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Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of Sport is Life, Ian Hawkins is joined by former A-League coach and current executive leadership coach, Phil Moss. From the football pitch to the boardroom, Phil shares the pivotal lessons he’s learned about leadership, resilience, and staying true to your values. He opens up about his coaching journey, including his time with the Central Coast Mariners and Olyroos, and how a decision to stand by his principles ultimately cost him his job—but shaped who he is as a leader. Phil also revisits the harrowing 1997 Maccabiah Games bridge collapse, offering deeply personal insights into crisis, instinct, and emotional regulation.
Whether you’re in sport, business, or just trying to lead with more purpose, this episode is packed with real talk and wisdom about putting people first, leading with courage, and trusting your gut.
About the Guest:
Phil Moss is a former professional footballer turned elite coach, leadership expert, and media analyst whose career has spanned the playing field, the corporate boardroom, and national media. Born in England and raised in Australia, Phil carved out a successful playing career in the National Soccer League before captaining Australia at the 1997 Maccabiah Games in Israel.
Following his playing days, Phil transitioned into coaching, holding key roles in the A-League as Assistant and Head Coach of the Central Coast Mariners and Assistant Coach at Sydney FC. He also served as Assistant Coach of the Australian U23 team (Olyroos), helping them qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Phil holds the prestigious Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Professional Coaching Diploma.
A passionate advocate for coaches, Phil was the inaugural President of Football Coaches Australia (FCA), championing better support and recognition across the profession.
Since 2018, Phil has brought his deep understanding of leadership, performance, and culture into the corporate world. As an Executive Leadership Coach at NAB, he was honoured with NAB’s top accolade—the NAB Honouree Award in 2024.
In addition to his coaching and leadership work, Phil is a respected football analyst, regularly appearing on Channel 10, Paramount+, and the Big Sports Breakfast.
Whether on the pitch, in the boardroom, or behind the mic, Phil Moss leads with values, purpose, and a belief in putting people first.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-moss-a61a65103/?originalSubdomain=au
About the Host:
Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.
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