We believe every manager deserves the tools and support to run their team with confidence and ease.

And we believe every team needs a manager who communicates well and engages fully with groups and individuals.

Marph exists because we care. We want to provide grounded support for leaders of people, who are striving to do good work in their organisations.

Managers are often juggling expectations, required to translate strategy into reality, and expected to keep teams motivated and on track.

It can be a tough spot, and too often managers are left to figure it all out on their own.

That’s where we come in.

With over 40 years’ combined experience across communications, digital strategy, leadership, and people management, we bring a practical, human-focused approach to helping managers manage effectively.

Our tools are straightforward, scalable, and designed for real working lives. No jargon. No ivory towers. And no advanced studies needed – just curiosity, commitment, and a little bit of courage.

Who are we?

  • Peter Philp

    DIRECTOR

    Peter has spent over 20 years managing service-provision teams, overseeing the implementation of business development strategies, and optimising business processes for organisations.

    He blends hard management experience with over 20 years of communication expertise, developing processes that connect processes, systems, strategy, and people.

    With an MBA, certifications in project management, and a background in journalism, Peter’s approach is both analytical and empathetic, ensuring that tools, systems and processes have the buy-in of those required to use them.

    He founded Marph in 2017 to develop smarter, simpler, and user-friendly tools to help managers achieve the impact they and their teams need.

    Peter's driving phrase: "It's got to be built for people"...

    peter@marph.co
    LinkedIn

  • Estelle Marais

    DIRECTOR - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    Estelle brings over two decades of international experience in management, strategic corporate and development communications.

    With roles spanning the corporate, non-profit, academic and inter-governmental sectors, she's led teams ranging in size from two to 52.

    Estelle has Master degrees in Corporate Communication, Development Management, Conflict and Peace Studies, an MBA and a background in journalism.

    She combines her theoretical knowledge with her practical experience of managing people to develop Marph's products, with a focus on aligning people, purpose, and messaging.

    Estelle's driving phrase: "I just don't want to waste my time"...

    estelle@marph.co
    LinkedIn