Phillip Moffitt

Marin County, California

Phillip Moffitt occupies a unique position in the world of mindful living and leadership. With the astute business acumen honed during his years as a media entrepreneur combined with the deep wisdom about inner development cultivated over the past 35 years as a meditation practitioner and teacher, Phillip brings unparalleled insights and strategic vision to those seeking tolead authentic, purposeful lives. 

Having created his own magazine company in his 20s, Phillip became the Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Esquire and led the turnaround of the magazine in the 1980s. After selling his publishing enterprises, he devoted himself to studying and practicing Theravada Buddhism and is now an internationally known teacher of mindfulness meditation. He served as Co-Guiding Teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center from 2010 - 2018.

Phillip is also the president and founder of Life Balance Institute where he trains individuals and groups in the principles of values-based leadership and living. His clients come from a diverse cross section of profit and non-profit companies. He has established a reputation as an innovator of self-assessments that are oriented toward developing self-knowledge and empowerment. In the last 10 years, Phillip has taught a professional training program for those who wish to offer Life Balance work to individuals and groups.

Another dimension of Phillip’s professional life is as a writer. He is the author of many essays and the books Dancing with Life, Emotional Chaos to Clarity, and Awakening Through the Nine Bodies.

Fields of Focus

Creative Strategies for Complex Situations

Credentials

Master’s Degree in Economics, University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Tennessee

Certified Meditation Teacher, Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

Working with Phillip let me cut through the clutter and get directly at the core issues in my life; seeing them clearly and then setting goals and timelines. His sessions were the catalyst to dramatically transforming my life - with confidence and certainty.

Alexandra Morehouse, Chief Marketing Officer, Banner Health