Graham is dynamic, adaptable, versatile, and resourceful with a wealth of domestic and international management experience at main board level. Thrives under pressure and calm in a crisis. Professionally qualified in Marketing (CIM), Purchasing and Supply Chain (CIPS), Life and Executive Coaching and Mentoring. . A unique blend of commercial experience coupled with engaging and memorable training and coaching to give clients the competitive edge.
Associate of the Institute of Business Consulting (AIBC),Member of the British Institute for Learning and Development (MBILD), and an accredited consultant and mentor with IDeA, Excellence in Business, South East Employers, SOLACE, and the Audit Commission helping local authorities to improve performance, cut costs, and build sustainable capacity.
A wealth of international sales and marketing experience in ‘big ticket’ IT sales of services, software and hardware. Successful in both new business and account management roles within SME’s and big corporations and latterly in strategic alliance selling before building up my own coaching practice. Former Local Councilor (Mayor of Beaconsfield). Previously built up and sold my own plc (Status Group plc).
Diploma Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM); Diploma Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS); Associate of Institute of Business Advisors; HNC Business Studies; Certified Life Coach and Workplace Mentor; and an accredited facilitator and trainer.
Graham adopts a broad spectrum of learning styles ranging from highly interactive and participative style, multi-sensory/blended learning, to more formal training environments. Focus on leadership, better communications, teamwork and morale, challenging targets, and improved performance.
His areas of expertise include and are not limited to:
- Executive coaching and mentoring
- Leadership and communication training
- Team building and development
- Corporate culture realignment and change
- Strategic and tactical marketing consultancy
- Strategic and complex ‘big ticket’ sales training
- Tactical and operational level sales training
- Facilitated interactive workshops and seminars
- Motivational speaking
‘In industry you can only move with the hearts and minds’- Sir John Harvey-Jones‘