Chris Ward Jr

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DISC Type : i

Storyteller & Brand Strategist at Freelance

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Chris Ward Jr. is a storytelling and speaking coach who helps leaders and businesses communicate with purpose. Drawing on his experience as a brand strategist and former Director of Admissions at Pillar College, he equips professionals with tools to find their authentic voice. People often describe him as empathetic, goal-oriented, and an incredible strategist.

Outside of his professional life, Chris is a dedicated family man, husband, and father to two sons. He values integrating his family into his work, having traveled with them internationally to places like the Philippines and Japan for his speaking engagements. He is based in New Jersey.

Unique fact: While on a speaking trip in the Philippines, his six-year-old son watched him present to the national police force.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Public Speaking
As a speaking coach, his core business is helping people become confident, story-driven speakers by focusing on delivery and overcoming the fear of silence.
Leadership Communication
He focuses on equipping leaders with tools to inspire teams and drive action. He has spoken internationally on topics like "Finding the Servant Leader in You".
Personal Branding
He works as a brand strategist, helping founders and creators craft a compelling narrative to stand out and connect with their audience.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2015
Storyteller & Brand Strategist at Freelance
7-2020
Brand Development Specialist at Freelance
11-2018
Podcaster at The Breakthrough Mentor Podcast
4-2019 - 8-2019
Associate Director of Admissions at Pillar College
4-2018 - 4-2019
Director Of Admissions at Pillar College

Education

Bachelor's Degree from Pillar College

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Exp : 13 Location : New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Storyteller & Brand Strategist at Freelance
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Chris

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