Dr. Nick Owen FRSA MBE

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DISC Type : DS

CEO at The Mighty Creatives

United Kingdom

Overview

Dr. Nick Owen is the CEO of The Mighty Creatives, a charity dedicated to improving outcomes for disadvantaged youth through arts and culture. Awarded an MBE, he is a leader in driving system-level change in education and social mobility. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Huddersfield.

As the founder of an independent publishing house, Nick is a passionate author and advocate for creative expression. His books, including "Mess Theory" and "The Business Allotment, " explore creativity and entrepreneurship. He actively engages in writing experiments and has released his work in audiobook format.

Interesting fact: His book, "Mess Theory, " posits that creativity is entirely dependent on mess, junk, and scrap.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Dynamic But Sincere

Planner & Achiever

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Creative Education
As CEO of The Mighty Creatives, his work focuses on using arts and culture to improve life outcomes for children and young people facing structural disadvantage.
Systems-Level Change
A core tenet of his leadership, focused on building inclusive systems that empower marginalized communities to participate fully and influence decisions.
Storytelling & Writing
He is a published author who founded his own publishing venture to explore satire, storytelling, and cultural commentary, and has released an audiobook of his work.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2016
CEO at The Mighty Creatives
6-2022
Visiting Professor at The University of Huddersfield
3-2020
Founder and Director at Nick Owen Publishing Ltd (NOP Ltd)
12-2013
Associate at Art Gene Ltd.
3-2019 - 6-2022
Member, Board of Advisors at I-League Education

Education

2004 - 2008
PhD from University of Hull
1997 - 1999
M.A from Liverpool John Moores University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Nick is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Nick

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

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    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Nick move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Dr. Nick take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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