Jo Kerrigan

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DISC Type : dsc

Partnership & Talent Lead Uspire Partnership (Uspire | One by Uspire | Business Doctors | Energize) at The Uspire Partnership

Greater Preston Area, United Kingdom

Overview

As the Partnership & Talent Lead at The Uspire Partnership, Jo Kerrigan spearheads recruitment across its brands, including Uspire, Business Doctors, and Energize. She excels at identifying individuals who align with the companys core values, guiding them into roles where they can thrive and contribute to business growth.

Jo is a passionate advocate for connecting people to their purpose. She believes deeply in the power of confidence and contribution, focusing on helping individuals discover where they best fit. Her approach is guided by principles of energy, empathy, and a desire to make a genuine difference.

Her guiding recruitment philosophy is that she values "character not just credentials. "

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Talent & Partnerships
Her core role involves leading talent acquisition and onboarding for The Uspire Partnership, matching individuals to the right brand and role.
Business Growth
Identifies as a "Business Growth Advocate, " seeking individuals who are passionate about helping businesses expand and succeed.
Values-Based Recruitment
Emphasizes finding people who align with the Uspire ethos, prioritizing character, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit over credentials.

Media Appearances

Jo has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Partnership & Talent Lead Uspire Partnership (Uspire | One by Uspire | Business Doctors | Energize) at The Uspire Partnership
7-2014 - 12-2025
Network Support Manager at Business Doctors
6-2013 - 7-2014
Project Manager at motionlab
8-1992 - 4-2010
Sales & Marketing Manager at CCA Occasions Ltd

Education

Education details unavailable from St. Mary's RC High School

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Exp : 30 Location : Greater Preston Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Senior Designation : Partnership & Talent Lead Uspire Partnership (Uspire | One by Uspire | Business Doctors | Energize) at The Uspire Partnership
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Insights For Selling To Jo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jo is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jo

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jo move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Jo take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Jo

Personality Compatibility


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