Philip Raymond Baquie
Founder of Tradecraft Leadership Group
Midland, TX
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Philip Raymond Baquie, Psy.D., is the founder of Tradecraft Leadership Group. This consultancy helps leaders in high-risk industries operate under pressure, communicate with precision, and build resilient, high-performing teams. With experience in military service, law enforcement, and private security, he brings practical leadership insights drawn from real-world operational demands where performance is critical.
He combines psychological training, operational expertise, and human performance science to support leaders in making sound decisions and leading with clarity and integrity. His training has reached members of the Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces, U.S. Marshals, DEA, and U.S. Border Patrol. Using the Presilience and Human Factors Leadership frameworks, he strengthens communication, accountability, and decision-making long before problems surface.
Phil Baquie contributed a chapter to an upcoming book focused on leadership and wellness for first responders. He also served as a subject matter expert. He appeared in the award-winning documentary PTSD911, which shares personal stories from a firefighter, police officer, and 9-1-1 dispatcher, offering insight into the lasting impact of trauma in high-stress roles.
He studied Executive Leadership Coaching at Harvard University.
As a Strategic Leadership Mentor at Tradecraft Leadership Group, he helps professionals identify barriers to performance, sharpen their thinking, and lead with purpose. With a Doctor of Psychology and extensive experience across military, law enforcement, and energy sectors, his work in 39 countries has deepened his understanding of both cultural differences and the shared foundations of effective teams—trust, responsibility, and connection.
Philip Baquie served for more than seven years as CEO of Alpha 6 Tactical Solutions, overseeing tactical security operations for high-profile clients in demanding environments. He delivered over 500 training sessions to SWAT units, Special Operations Forces, and federal agencies.
He also founded Wellness Centers USA, a behavioral health company with two clinics and a staff of 35, where he developed resilience and performance programs tailored for veterans and law enforcement executives.
He served eight years as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard and Reserves, leading Infantry and Tactical PSYOP teams.
Philip Raymond Baquie remains dedicated to developing leaders and strengthening teams through practical, experience-based leadership systems.
