Phil Gerbyshak

Phil Gerbyshak is a speaker, author, educator, and business leader whose work sits at the intersection of happiness, leadership, sales, and technology. His programs help audiences reduce burnout, strengthen culture, modernize the way they sell and lead, and turn ideas into practical action. Gerbyshak currently teaches Software & Programming at Colerain High School in Ohio, and his public speaker profiles describe his expertise across sales, leadership, consulting, happiness, and technology.

Before stepping into the high school classroom full time, Gerbyshak built a career that began with selling high-speed internet in the dial-up era and expanded into brokerage, software sales, consulting, coaching, and leadership roles across sales, IT, and marketing teams. That broad real-world background gives Gerbyshak unusual range as a speaker, allowing him to connect with educators, leaders, HR professionals, business owners, and sales teams alike. According to his official bio, Gerbyshak has written more than 3,000 articles, has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Investor’s Business Daily, Inc., and other major outlets, and has appeared on the covers of Speaker Magazine, Marketing Media and Money, and Social Selling Made Easy.

Gerbyshak is the bestselling author of "Zero Dollar Consultancy" and the author of "Slow Happiness," due out in late 2026. His publicly documented distinctions include the National Speakers Association Wisconsin Rising Star Award in 2013, the National Speakers Association Central Florida Chapter Member of the Year award in 2017, and the NSA Central Florida President’s Outstanding Service Award in 2018. Gerbyshak also served as President of NSA Central Florida in 2020–2021 and holds the Certified Virtual Presenter designation. His speaking materials consistently emphasize an energetic, practical, action-focused style that helps audiences leave not just inspired, but equipped to do something with what they’ve learned.