Ernie Dickson

Organizer
DISC Type : Sd

Chief Executive Officer at Mindspace Foundation

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ernie Dickson is the Chief Executive of Mindspace Foundation, where he champions employee wellbeing and workplace resilience. His career is rooted in the voluntary sector, with extensive experience in business development and community engagement from his time at Basingstoke Voluntary Action. He holds a Master of Science from the University of Essex.

Deeply committed to his local community, Ernie is passionate about strengthening community connections and helping charities in Basingstoke thrive. This is demonstrated through his work and his active promotion of local organizations and causes. He is also dedicated to his own personal development, actively seeking to expand his skills.

To enhance his own expertise, Ernie is currently studying a course offered by his own organization, Mindspace Foundation.

Personality Overview

Slow Starter

Pleasant

Thoughtfully Quick

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Employee Wellbeing
As CEO of Mindspace Foundation, he is a vocal advocate for supporting employee mental health and building resilience in the workplace.
Community Engagement
His career has been dedicated to the voluntary sector, supporting local charities and community-building events throughout the Basingstoke area.
Mental Health Advocacy
Actively promotes mental health awareness and develops wellbeing workshops designed to support employees.

Media Appearances

BVA’s Family Fun Day and Trail – 1st August. Featured in Basingstoke Voluntary Action (BVA)

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Work History

1-2026
Chief Executive Officer at Mindspace Foundation
2-2025 - 1-2026
Business Development & Engagement Lead at Basingstoke Voluntary Action
5-2023 - 2-2025
Senior Engagement Officer at Basingstoke Voluntary Action
4-2022 - 5-2023
Engagement Officer at Basingstoke Voluntary Action
9-2021 - 4-2022
Marketing & Communications Officer at Basingstoke Voluntary Action

Education

10-2021 - 6-2022
Msc from University of Essex
10-2018 - 6-2021
Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of Essex

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Insights For Selling To Ernie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ernie 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 Ernie

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ernie move?

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

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

You And Ernie

Personality Compatibility


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