Philip Raymond Baquie, Psy.D., is the founder of Tradecraft Leadership Group, a consultancy specializing in preparing leaders in high-risk environments to manage pressure, enhance communication, and foster a resilient team culture. With experience in the military, law enforcement, and private security contracting, he understands the realities of leading when decisions must be precise and outcomes have a significant impact.
Phil Baquie integrates psychological training, operational experience, and human performance principles to help leaders think with clarity and act with purpose. His career includes training personnel from the Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces, U.S. Marshals, DEA, and U.S. Border Patrol. Through his Presilience and Human Factors Leadership frameworks, he promotes stronger decision-making, improved communication, and solid accountability before problems develop.
His expertise extends to written and on-screen work. He contributed a chapter to an upcoming book centered on leadership and wellness for first responders. He also participated as a subject matter expert and cast member in the award-winning documentary PTSD911, which shares real accounts from a firefighter, police officer, and 9-1-1 dispatcher, offering a clear look at the complexities of trauma and its lasting effects.
Philip has additionally completed Executive Leadership Coaching studies at Harvard University.
Strategic Leadership Mentor, Tradecraft
As a Strategic Leadership Mentor with Tradecraft Leadership Group, he supports leaders and teams seeking clearer thinking, stronger communication, and purposeful direction. His work helps individuals recognize obstacles that limit performance and lead with integrity in challenging moments.
With a Doctor of Psychology and operational experience within the military, law enforcement, and energy industries, he combines academic understanding with real-world insight. His work across 39 countries has broadened his appreciation for cultural differences while reinforcing shared principles that define effective teams: trust, connection, and accountability.
Philip Baquie works with executives, frontline leaders, and specialized units, helping them develop the capacity to build resilient teams and sustainable cultures.
CEO, Alpha 6 Tactical Solutions
For more than seven years, he served as CEO of Alpha 6 Tactical Solutions. The company supported high-profile clients operating in austere environments around the world. By helping protect their surroundings and the assets most important to them, he supported their ability to work and live with confidence. During this time, he managed tactical security operations and delivered more than 500 training sessions to SWAT, Special Operations Forces, and U.S. Federal agencies.
Founder, Wellness Centers USA
Philip founded Wellness Centers USA, a multi-million-dollar behavioral health organization with two clinics and 35 staff members. There, he developed resilience and performance programs tailored to law enforcement executives and veterans.
Philip served eight years as a Sergeant, leading Infantry and Tactical PSYOP teams. His responsibilities included providing leadership and adaptability training in challenging operational environments.
He served as Executive Director of the Warrior Resilience Project, a nonprofit focused on reducing Posttraumatic Stress (PTS) among veterans. In this role, he offered mental and emotional performance tools to first responders and individuals in special operations.
He continues to support these communities through regular pro-bono coaching for veterans, first responders, and military personnel.
His academic path spans several areas of study. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA. He later completed a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling at the same institution. He also earned a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from the Graduate Theological Foundation.
His specialized training includes Hostage and Crisis Negotiation through the Law Enforcement Risk Management Institute and completion of a Tactical Shooting Instructor Course at the Israeli Tactical School.
He is a Black Belt in Karate and completed certification as a Krav Maga Law Enforcement Instructor. He also holds PEC SafeLand and H2S Card certifications relevant to the oil, gas, and energy sectors.
He is currently working toward his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification to further strengthen his ability to improve processes and support effective team performance.
Throughout every stage of his work, Philip Raymond Baquie remains dedicated to helping leaders and teams develop clarity, resilience, and strong foundations for long-term success.
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