David W.

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DISC Type : DI

Head of Learning & Development at Walsingham Support

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Overview

A values-driven Head of Learning & Development at Walsingham Support with extensive experience in the health and social care sector. Formerly with Deloitte, this HR/OD professional holds an Assoc CIPD certification and attended Leeds Beckett University. They are passionate about creating purpose-driven organizational cultures.

A proud LGBTQIA+ ally whose perspective is deeply shaped by three years as a live-in carer for a relative with Alzheimers. This profound experience instilled learnings they hope to share more widely. They also maintain a strong connection to their Yorkshire heritage.

Their greatest life lessons came not from a boardroom but from three years as a full-time carer for a relative navigating the final stages of life.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Persuasive

If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.

Topics They Care About

Values-Driven Leadership
Passionate about working for organizations where leaders embody purpose and values. Focuses on developing cultures that are people-focused, ambitious, and collaborative.
Talent Development
Focuses on building talent pipelines through apprenticeships and strategic partnerships, speaking publicly about achieving organizational goals through workforce development.
Social Care Sector
Combines a broad range of professional and lived experience within the health and social care sector, demonstrating a deep, personal commitment to the industry.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2023
Head of Learning & Development at Walsingham Support
7-2023 - 10-2023
Workforce Project Manager at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
5-2023 - 6-2023
Learning, Leadership & Culture Manager at Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB
11-2022 - 4-2023
Leadership Development & Coaching Lead at Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB
3-2022 - 11-2022
Learning & Talent Programme Manager at Deloitte

Education

10-2018 - 1-2020
Foundation degree from BPP University
9-2005 - 7-2008
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Leeds Beckett University

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

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

You And David

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