I am a physician, consultant, coach and educator. Across these roles, my work has always centred on helping people make difficult decisions in uncertain circumstances.

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My practice is grounded in a simple existential reality: life is uncertain, time is finite, and whilst we cannot choose every circumstance, we can choose how we respond. Whether leading an organisation, navigating change or approaching end-of-life, the task is often the same: to face uncertainty, gain clarity, make choices and move forward with intention.

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This same philosophy connects my three areas of practice. As a pharmaceutical consultant, I work with executive teams, companies and investors to address risk and uncertainty in drug research and development. As an executive coach, I help senior leaders and clinicians to navigate the complexity and uncertainty of leadership. Through Existentium, I support people with terminal illness to preserve autonomy and choice through the final stage of life. 

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I qualified in medicine at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and completed my specialist training in Australia and the UK. I am a Fellow of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom and of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. I hold a Diploma in Coaching and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. I trained in end-of-life practice through the University of Vermont, USA, and I'm a member of the European Coaching and Mentoring Council and the Australian Society of Psychological Medicine. 

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I provide consulting services through thaxtonphilip.com, executive coaching through marklevick.com and end-of-life coaching through existentium.com. I live in Basel, Switzerland, and I work with clients around the world, remotely or in-person by arrangement.