Corinne MorrisonGillies

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Head of People at Changeworks

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Corinne Morrison-Gillies is a people-focused HR leader with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit and private sectors, including social care and environmental sustainability. A graduate of Edinburgh Napier University, she has designed award-winning recruitment programs and co-authored papers on HR challenges, blending strategic and operational leadership rooted in her core values.

Outside of work, Corinne is a mother who enjoys reading and exploring the Scottish countryside with her daughter. She is deeply involved in her community, serving as an Elder with the Church of Scotland. Her personal interests also include a strong appreciation for Disney, having taken her daughter on multiple trips to the US.

Unique fact: Corinne is a big Disney fan and has taken her eight-year-old daughter on two trips to the US.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Tough To Convince

Unexpressive

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Workplace Inclusivity
Championed an initiative to provide free sanitary products for all female staff at a previous workplace, stating they are a necessity and not a luxury.
Youth Employability
Designed an award-winning program in partnership with The Prince's Trust to help young people from challenging backgrounds start careers in social care.
Values-Driven Leadership
Her professional philosophy is described as combining commerciality with a genuine compassion for people, ensuring her personal values are at the heart of all she does.

Media Appearances

Corinne has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Head of People at Changeworks
4-2022 - 5-2025
Head of Human Resources at St George’s School, Edinburgh
2010 - 4-2021
Head of HR Operations and People Development at CrossReach
10-2008 - 5-2010
Regional HR and Development Manager at IHG Hotels & Resorts
9-2004 - 9-2007
HR Manager (Promoted from HR Officer) at Bell and Scott LLP

Education

Chartered MCIPD from CIPD Qualifications
Master of Science - MS from Edinburgh Napier University

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Exp : 19 Location : Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of People at Changeworks
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Insights For Selling To Corinne

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Corinne is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Corinne

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Corinne move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Corinne take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Corinne

Personality Compatibility


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