Peter Williams

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

Non Executive Director at The Thames Club

Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Peter is a visionary leader with over 14 years of experience managing premium health and wellbeing businesses like The Thames Club, where he is a Non-Executive Director. He specializes in business turnarounds, culture change, and team development, holding a Certificate in Executive Coaching and a BA from the University of Bristol. People often describe him as a trusted, forward-thinking, and gifted leader.

Outside of work, Peter is deeply passionate about wellness, having recently become a qualified Hatha Yoga teacher. He is also a former Black Belt Karate instructor. He is actively involved in his local community, supporting and sponsoring local events like the Staines Upon Thames Day celebrations.

Unique fact: Peter combines his business acumen with a personal passion for martial arts and mindfulness as both a former Black Belt in Karate and a qualified Yoga teacher.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Business Turnaround
He has extensive experience planning and managing business turnaround and culture change projects, notably at The Thames Club, to redefine value propositions and drive growth.
Health & Wellbeing
His entire career is centered in the premium health and leisure industry, including founding the successful Hot Yoga Club and expanding into Reformer Pilates to meet consumer demand.
Team Leadership
He emphasizes empowering and developing his teams of over 40 employees, leveraging his executive coaching certification. Recommendations praise his ability to lead in a unified, team-oriented manner.

Media Appearances

Peter has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Non Executive Director at The Thames Club
8-2013 - 8-2024
Managing Director ▪ Fitness & Wellbeing Leader ▪ Hot Yoga Club Founder at The Thames Club
General Manager ▪ Leisure Centre & Health Club Leader at David Lloyd Leisure
Interim Management Consultant at London Evening Standard
Managing Director at Simpson Travel

Education

1978 - 1982
BA (Hons) from University of Bristol
Certificate in Executive Coaching from Academy of Executive Coaching

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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Peter take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Peter

Personality Compatibility


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