John Lees

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Presenter at JLA Career Coaching Masterclass

Colyton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

John Lees is one of the UKs most prominent career coaches and authors, specializing in career transitions. A University of Cambridge graduate, he has written 15 books, including the award-winning "How To Get A Job You Love". People who have worked with him often describe him as authoritative, engaging, and personable.

Alongside his professional career, John is deeply involved in his community as an ordained Anglican priest and serves as a Bishops Officer for Self-Supporting Ministry in the Diocese of Exeter. He is married to Jan Dean, a poet and childrens writer, and they have two adult sons.

Unique fact: John holds the honorary position of Prebendary at Exeter Cathedral, a title awarded for distinguished service.

Personality Overview

Informal

Friendly But Fast

Achievement-Oriented

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.

Topics They Care About

Career Transitions
This is his core expertise as a career coach and the central theme of his 15 books, including the bestselling "How to Get a Job You Love".
Executive Coaching
Through his firm, John Lees Associates, he provides one-on-one coaching for senior-level clients navigating complex career decisions.
Effective Writing
As the author of 15 books and a contributor to publications like Harvard Business Review online, he has extensive experience in professional writing and communication.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

2005 - 12-2016
Presenter at JLA Career Coaching Masterclass
2001 - 7-2013
Senior Associate at Career Management Consultants Ltd
1-2000
Career Coach, Writer, and Speaker at JLA
1-2000
Director and Career Coach at John Lees Associates
1992 - 1999
Managing Director at The Recruitment Network (Manchester) Ltd

Education

1977 - 1980
MA from University of Cambridge
2001 - 2004
MTh from University of Liverpool

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Exp : 35 Location : Colyton, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Presenter at JLA Career Coaching Masterclass
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Give them control of the sales process

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • 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 John is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

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

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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