Chris is based in Brighton, UK and specialises in connecting leadership and organisation development to business strategy. He does this as an Executive / Team Coach and OD Consultant. He has been connected to Renewal Associates and its predecessors for 20 years, having first met and worked with Prof Peter Hawkins as a client.
He most enjoys working with individuals and organisations seeking to generate shifts in their culture and their leadership capabilities, to deliver business success for all their stakeholders. He brings a systemic perspective, a commitment to people / relationships and a focus on outcomes. He has worked in a range of industries, including financial and professional services, FMCG, technology and public sector. Clients include both international and smaller, fast growth firms e.g. Vodafone, Unilever, Baker McKenzie, Deloitte, Squires & Partners.
He has been a business leader through growth, downsizing and integrations. He has led teams of professional consultants as they win and deliver solutions to global clients. As a Coach / Team Coach he has worked alongside senior executives, developing their individual and collective leadership capacity while helping to achieve their business goals. He also develops the capabilities of internal specialists as consultants and coaches.
His approach is to listen, question, support and challenge, holding-up the mirror for better self-insight. He looks to build on strengths and disrupt unhelpful patterns, offering a basis to think, feel and behave differently, generating individual growth