Martin Warner

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Bishop of Chichester at Church of England

Chichester, England, United Kingdom

Overview

As Bishop of Chichester, Dr. Martin Warner leads the Church of England in Sussex, drawing on experience from roles including Bishop of Whitby and Canon at St Pauls Cathedral. An alumnus of Durham University, he has authored five books and is a key voice on faith, arts, and education.

Outside of his official duties, he is a passionate advocate for communicating faith through the arts, including opera and theatre. An avid cyclist, he is also well-known for his hospitality, a skill he perfected while welcoming thousands of pilgrims at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

He recently advocated in the House of Lords for renewing the focus on music, art, sport, and drama within the national school curriculum.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Topics They Care About

Arts and Faith
A core theme in his career, from developing arts policy at St Paul's Cathedral to advocating for arts in education within the House of Lords.
Christian Education
Actively speaks on the Church's role in learning, emphasizing a curriculum that fosters wisdom, ethical considerations, and social responsibility.
Pilgrimage and Hospitality
Developed a strong reputation for welcome and hospitality while serving as the Priest Administrator at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

Media Appearances

Bishop of Chichester statement following article in Brighton Argus. Featured in Church of England

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Bishop of Chichester sees lessons for Church of England in Rome Synod. Featured in Church Times

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Work History

7-2012
Bishop of Chichester at Church of England
1-2010 - 8-2012
Bishop of Whitby at Diocese of York
7-2003 - 12-2009
Residentiary Canon at St Paul's Cathedral
9-2002 - 7-2003
Associate Vicar at St Andrew, Holborn
6-1993 - 9-2002
Priest Administrator at The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

Education

1977 - 1980
BA from St Chad's College, Durham University
1975 - 1977
2 A levels from Maidstone Grammar School

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Exp : 32 Location : Chichester, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Bishop of Chichester at Church of England
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Insights For Selling To Martin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Martin is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Martin

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Martin move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Martin take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Martin

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