A civil engineering graduate, with a Masters in European Construction Engineering, Phil Bedford chose a career in sales 21 years ago. Since then he has discovered a passion for training and has successfully groomed numerous sales teams in “word of mouth marketing“and networking.

In 2006, he joined BNI and quickly moved into a Regional Director role for the Middle East in 2007, where he has spearheaded the launch of new chapters, training both chapter directors and new core group members.
An experienced business trainer, Phil brings over a decade of experience to his role as Master Trainer for the Referral Institute. His expertise and experience working with both companies and networking associations, coupled with a passion for training have helped him launch the most successful BNI Chapters in the Middle East to date.

He regularly appears as a speaker in the UAE and abroad educating people on how to build their business by word of mouth and “Creating Referrals for Life”    

Phil has a way with people and manages to connect with individuals and audiences on many levels. He often applies  his skill as a Certified Professional  Behavioral Analyst ( DISC ) to his training and consulting sessions to help people and treat them how they want to be treated.

Phil was awarded the converted ‘Presidents award” in 2009 by the Referral Institute senior partners Dr Ivan Misner and Mike Macedonio.

When Phil isn’t training, he enjoys spending time kite surfing (he is a qualified IKO level 2 instructor) , teaching salsa and editing videos. He lives in Dubai with his wife Michelle.

What you can Refer to Phil:

1. People looking to increase their Business by Words of Mouth and Networking
2. Need Key Note speakers
3. Consulting on current Referral  tactics
4. Basic Networking skills for sale people
5. Behavioral styles  DISC
6. People looking to start their own business who have a back ground in training, networking and are entrepreneurial