The Entrepreneurial Mindset is an
exploratory, 3-month progressive
learning and research-informed
program designed to help participants
evolve beyond sport with clarity,
confidence, and purpose.
Through applied learning, mentoring, and peer collaboration, participants will
explore how to build an entrepreneurial mindset, expand their identity, and
activate networks for success in their professional lives.
Designed by Phillips Coaching, this course merges evidence-based frameworks
from psychology, business, and education – transforming lived experience into
professional advantage.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
High Performers possess the very qualities today’s
evolving workforce demands – resilience, adaptability,
and discipline.
Yet, many lack structured support to evolve these traits
into career opportunities. The Entrepreneurial Mindset
bridges this gap by providing:
A purpose-driven pathway that connects performance,
integrative heath, and opportunity.
Relevant
Tailored for high performance
navigating professional life shifts.
Practical
Combines hands-on workshops with
peer mentoring.
Research-Backed
Grounded in global education and sport
psychology research.
Networked
Connect with mentors, entrepreneurs,
and like-minded peers.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Access face-to-face, personalised coaching with proven elite structures
- Elite accredited coaches to help elevate your game
- Build on strengths while improving weaknesses
- Develop specialist craft and fundamental mastery in small groups (all ages)
- Develop speed, agility, strength, and power
- Set S.M.A.R.T goals for growth
- Game sense and decision-making (mindset)
- Embrace nutrition and conditioning habits
- Build athlete confidence and performance outcomes
- Get yourself season ready
Relevant
Male and female footballers
Age 12 – 17
Practical
$320 per athlete inc. gst
($40 per session)
Research-Backed
$320 per athlete inc. gst
($40 per session)
Networked
$320 per athlete inc. gst
($40 per session)
SYLLABUS
COURSE DETAILS
Duration
3 Month Progressive Learning
– Initial interview
– Pre-reading material
– 2 contact learning days (in-person) | 19-20 March - 9am - 3:30pm
– Online small group learning session(s) (hosted by mentor)
– Mini seminar + panel (online)
– Mentor one-on-one meeting
Mode
Experiential workshops, online mini seminar, guest speakers, case studies,
personal one-on-one connection, and applied learning
Location
Melbourne CBD
Entry Requirements
Short application & statement of purpose outlining motivation and goals
Application Due
Across six connected modules, participants will:
Develop a clear understanding of personal identity and values.
Build adaptive intelligence (AQ) and the capacity to manage shifts in professional life effectively.
Learn entrepreneurial mindsets and opportunity design strategies.
Connect with mentors, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.
Translate learning into action through a personal capstone project.
MODULES
MODULES | MODE | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN |
Initial Interview | Online | ||||||
Pre-Program Material | Own Time | ||||||
Contact Learning (Live) 19-20 March, In-person 2-Days Module 1–2 | In-Person 2-Days | ||||||
Mini-Seminar and Panel Module 3 | Online | ||||||
Online Small Group Learning (Mentor Driven) Module 4 | Online | ||||||
One-on-One Mentor Meeting/Review Module 5–6 | In-Person | ||||||
Conclusion Certificate of Completion | Mail/Post |
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
DAY 1 Thursday 19 March
7 HOURS
7 HOURS
Module 1
The Anatomy of Change
Participants explore the Anatomy of Change model and its three phases, The End, The Messy Middle, and New Beginnings, everyone identifies where they sit within the journey and develop practical strategies to navigate professional shifts with clarity.
Key Concepts
- Learn to identify where you are in your professional journey
a. The End, The Messy Middle, or The New Beginning. - Understanding transitions and adaptive intelligence (AQ)
- Build the adaptive tools to navigate uncertainty and reimagine opportunity.
Highlights
Understand the advantage to high performers and the ability to navigate shifts using resilience, discipline, and adaptive skills.
Discuss opportunities and sparks of curiosity to explore a new path.
Featured Exercises
Develop a personalised, roadmap supported by peers and networks.
Adaptive Intelligence (AQ) self-scan
Draft your career shift action plan
DAY 2 Friday 20 March
7 HOURS
7 HOURS
Module 2
Identity and the Five V’s
A practical high-performance toolkit is critical to manage change, regulate emotion, and build sustainable wellbeing during shifts in professional life. Using the Five V’s – Validation, Venting, Values, Vitals, and Vision participants learn to apply each principle to real-world scenarios, practice evidence-based strategies and develop peer-based micro-support networks.
Key Concepts
- Building wellbeing and purpose through self-awareness
- Explore Dr Judith Joseph’s
Five V’s Framework
a. Validation, Venting, Values, Vitals, Vision. - Discover how to manage change, redefine success, and develop peer-based micro-support networks.
Highlights
How to use the Five V’s as a peer check-in tool beyond the Entrepreneurial Mindset.
Career Shift Insights: how organisations onboard high performers and how Values + Vision support sustainable career pivots.
Featured Exercises
Create your personal Values–Vision Statement for future growth
Choose one Vital (sleep, movement, nutrition, recovery) to focus on. What is your 30-day pledge?
DAY 3 Tuesday 21 April
3 HOURS (Online)
3 HOURS (Online)
Module 3
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Entrepreneurial Mindsets equips participants to turn their high-performance skills into career and business opportunities. Participants learn to spot and test ideas quickly, design low-risk experiments, and map opportunities via peer support. Through practical exercises and rapid experimentation, high performers translate resilience, discipline, and feedback skills into actionable career strategies.
Key Concepts
- Turning performance into opportunity
- Translate your athletic discipline into entrepreneurial thinking. Learn from Professor John Mullins’ framework on opportunity recognition, low-risk testing, and iteration
Highlights
Create a network map
Unlock the ‘Entrepreneurial Mindset’ and discover the benefit of actions over planning and resilience in iteration.
Networks and resources to help you consider your professional life possibilities.
Featured Exercises
Design a six-week professional experiment and network plan
Learn six key entrepreneurial mindsets, and test and prototype new career or business ideas
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
A growth mindset views intelligence, abilities, and talents as learnable and capable of improvement, as opposed to a fixed mindset, which views those same traits as inherently stable and unchangeable over time.
Your skills aren’t static – they’re the result of your effort, practice, and persistence.
By maintaining a growth mindset, you can avoid taking your skills for granted and capitalise on opportunities to grow and improve throughout your professional life.
Learning Outcomes
By completing Entrepreneurial Mindset, you will:
Develop the ability to think creatively and apply entrepreneurial principles.
Build confidence in broadening your identity, strengthen networks with peers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
Translate learning into action through a personal project and mentorship.
Gain the tools to lead with adaptability, purpose, and self-awareness.
Your Toolkit
Includes:
- Personal Workbook – reflection & identity mapping
- Mentor Network Access – Post-program support
- Certificate of Completion – endorsed by Phillips Coaching
- Applied Project – your personal career or business experiment
FACILITATORS
SIMON
LLOYD
PHILLIPS
COACHING
CEO
BILLY MO
RIST PHD
Intention Lab
Founder &
Principal
With a Master of Applied Psychology (Sport) and over 25 years in elite sport, leadership, and human performance, Simon Lloyd brings deep expertise in helping individuals and teams reach their potential.
As CEO of Phillips Coaching, Simon guides participants through identity, leadership, and psychological adaptability—empowering them to perform with purpose, resilience, and self-awareness both on and off the field.
Dr Billymo Rist (PhD) is the Founder and Principal of Intention Lab, a business intelligence firm helping organisations turn data, creativity, and AI into a competitive edge.
With over 15 years’ experience in professional sport and executive strategy, Billymo brings a unique blend of systems thinking, storytelling, and innovation to drive performance and growth.
As an Adjunct Professor at Torrens University, he equips emerging leaders with the tools to think strategically, lead with purpose, and embrace the future of business—powered by insight, creativity, and technology.
SIMON
LLOYD
PHILLIPS
COACHING
CEO
With a Master of Applied Psychology (Sport) and over 25 years in elite sport, leadership, and human performance, Simon Lloyd brings deep expertise in helping individuals and teams reach their potential.
As CEO of Phillips Coaching, Simon guides participants through identity, leadership, and psychological adaptability—empowering them to perform with purpose, resilience, and self-awareness both on and off the field.
BILLY MO
RIST PHD
Intention Lab
Founder &
Principal
Dr Billymo Rist (PhD) is the Founder and Principal of Intention Lab, a business intelligence firm helping organisations turn data, creativity, and AI into a competitive edge.
With over 15 years’ experience in professional sport and executive strategy, Billymo brings a unique blend of systems thinking, storytelling, and innovation to drive performance and growth.
As an Adjunct Professor at Torrens University, he equips emerging leaders with the tools to think strategically, lead with purpose, and embrace the future of business—powered by insight, creativity, and technology.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Graduates of the Entrepreneurial Mindset are well-prepared to pursue opportunities in:
Entrepreneurship and small business development
Sport leadership and administration
Coaching, mentoring, and athlete development.
Personal branding and content creation
Further study in business, psychology, or sport management
Program Highlights
- Peer-to-peer learning environment
- Direct access to industry mentors
- Research-backed frameworks and practical outcomes
- Certificate of Completion issued by Phillips Coaching
- Post-program mentoring
