Latame Phillips, Ph.D., is a business executive, certified business entrepreneur coach and U.S. Army combat veteran whose career bridges corporate leadership, academic scholarship and community empowerment.
Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth region, Dr. Latame Phillips is recognized for his work advising executives, mentoring entrepreneurs and delivering leadership training grounded in both military discipline and real-world business experience.
His professional background includes corporate leadership roles in finance and wealth management, where he developed expertise in business strategy, executive decision-making and long-term financial growth. Through executive advisory and coaching work, he helps professionals and entrepreneurs strengthen organizational performance, develop sustainable wealth strategies and lead with clarity and accountability.
A TEDx speaker and best-selling compilation book contributor, Dr. Phillips is also known for sharing insights on leadership, resilience and the Black male experience. His perspective reflects a lifelong journey shaped by immigration, military service and academic achievement.
Education & Academic Achievement
Trinity University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Entrepreneurship & Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Dr. Phillips completed doctoral research focused on entrepreneurship, leadership and organizational strategy. His academic work complements decades of applied corporate experience, providing a research-driven foundation for executive coaching and business advisory services.
University of Southern California (USC)
Bachelor of Science, Business Finance and Management
At USC, Dr. Phillips built the financial and management expertise that launched his career in corporate leadership and wealth management.
Military Service & Leadership Foundation
Dr. Phillips is a proud U.S. Army combat veteran who served during Operation Enduring Iraqi Freedom. His frontline military experience reinforced core leadership values including discipline, accountability, resilience and service — principles that continue to shape his approach to executive leadership and mentorship.
He frequently speaks about the transition from military service to civilian leadership, helping veterans and professionals apply mission-focused thinking to business and organizational environments.
Author, Speaker & Leadership Advocate
Dr. Phillips is a featured contributor to the best-selling compilation book:
If Only for One Night: What If You Could Have, One… More… Night?
Through his writing and speaking, he addresses leadership, adversity, personal accountability and community advancement. His TEDx speaking and corporate engagements — including national events and executive panels — focus on empowering individuals to recognize their ability to create meaningful change.
Across his work as an executive advisor, author and speaker, Dr. Phillips continues to advance a leadership philosophy centered on service, personal responsibility and long-term impact.
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