Angela Roberts

Pioneer
DISC Type : IDS

Founder at Cotswold Networking

Cirencester, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Angela Roberts is the award-winning founder of Cotswold Networking and was named one of Swindon and Wiltshires Most Inspiring Women of 2024. A Loughborough University graduate, her career has spanned IT, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Colleagues describe her as warm, professional, and full of enthusiasm in her mission to connect local businesses.

After leaving a career in IT to raise her two daughters, Angela successfully founded and ran a fashion accessories business for a decade. She is passionate about giving back and supports local community initiatives, such as promoting childrens literacy by helping donate books to libraries.

Unique fact: Her career is uniquely varied, transitioning from IT to a decade as a fashion entrepreneur before launching her successful business networking community.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

In-Person Connections
She founded her network post-lockdown out of a deep desire to help professionals reconnect face-to-face, believing genuine conversations are vital for business recovery and growth.
Supporting Local Business
Her entire professional focus is on creating opportunities for local and small businesses to collaborate and thrive through the communities she builds across the Cotswolds, Bath, and Bristol.
Female Entrepreneurship
Recognized as an 'Inspiring Woman, ' her personal journey of starting two successful businesses after a corporate career showcases her passion for empowering fellow entrepreneurs. [Predicted]

Media Appearances

Cotswolds Women with guest Angela Roberts of Cotswold Networking. Featured in Mixcloud

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Swindon and Wiltshire's Most Inspiring Women 2024 – Featuring Angela Roberts, Founder of Cotswold Networking. Featured in TBE Swindon & Wiltshire (tbeswindonandwilts.co.uk)

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Work History

11-2021
Founder at Cotswold Networking
6-2016 - 2-2025
Head of Marketing at Gensmile Dental Care
10-2014 - 2-2023
Marketing Consultant at Indigo Lime Media
5-2015 - 11-2016
Marketing Manager at Mango Solutions
1-2016 - 3-2016
P/T Marketing Manager at The Gluten Free Centre Ltd

Education

1986 - 1990
BSc (hons) from Loughborough University

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Exp : 31 Location : Cirencester, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Cotswold Networking
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Insights For Selling To Angela

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Angela is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Angela

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Angela move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Angela take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Angela

Personality Compatibility


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