Chris Kerwin

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Leadership Development Consultant, Executive Coach ACC & Interim Leader at Self-employed

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Chris is an experienced media leader with a 25-year background in strategy and digital transformation for major brands like the BBC, Immediate Media, and Future. He holds an MA from the University of Cambridge and is now an ICF-accredited Executive Coach, helping organizations navigate change. People who have worked with him describe his style as inspiring, supportive, and thought-provoking.

Outside of his professional life, Chris is passionate about authentic living and is a strong advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community in the workplace, drawing from his own personal experiences. He also follows Formula 1 racing and has an appreciation for kind and authentic leaders.

He has a specific coaching practice dedicated to supporting and empowering LGBTQIA+ leaders and their allies in business.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Achievement-Oriented

Charismatic

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
As an ICF-accredited coach, his current career is dedicated to coaching executives, designing leadership programs, and helping senior teams build clarity and confidence.
Digital Transformation
He has a deep history of leading digital change and transformation projects at major media organizations like BBC Worldwide, Immediate Media, and Future plc.
Authentic Leadership
His coaching philosophy is centered on helping leaders understand their values and lean into their own authentic style to lead with purpose and confidence.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2023
Leadership Development Consultant, Executive Coach ACC & Interim Leader at Self-employed
6-2022 - 11-2023
Vertical Managing Director, Knowledge & Wellness, Country Life, Decanter at Future
1-2020 - 4-2022
Group Managing Director at Immediate Media Co
9-2018 - 1-2020
Managing Director, Food Group at Immediate Media Co
7-2015 - 9-2018
Publishing Director at BBC Worldwide

Education

1994 - 1997
MA from University of Cambridge
1992 - 1994
Education details unavailable from Darlington Sixth Form College

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Chris

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