John Williams
Associate
John is an experienced facilitator and coach who has worked within the aerospace manufacturing industry for over 11 years. Within this time he worked in both continuous improvement and learning & development roles.
John specialises in leadership development, cultural change and executive coaching. For the past 5 years he has facilitated training and coaching to individuals, managers and their teams internationally for a FTSE100 company. He is a Gallup certified Clifton Strengths Coach who has helped managers leverage their teams strengths and build high performing teams. He also has a depth of experience with practical problem solving and implementing cultural change.
John promotes authentic leadership styles, which are unique to the the individual and that build trusting relationships through open and honest communication.
John combines his experience with continuous improvement frameworks and philosophy with his knowledge of L&D and people leadership, to provide unique and holistic development solutions.
Recent assignments
- Designed, coordinated and co-facilitated two global leadership events each for 40+ organisation leaders to upskill their identified training needs in line with business requirements.
- Facilitated awareness workshops for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
- Facilitated leadership development programmes (both face to face and virtual) for first line leaders across Europe and USA (themes of building trust, leadership skills and communication).
- Coached individuals, managers and teams across 5 countries using Gallup’s Clifton Strengths framework.
- Designed and implemented L&D strategy and framework for a business division of a FTSE 100 company.
- Lead Lean deployment in a business area, which comprised of 21 operation and function leaders responsible for 300+ employees.
- Facilitated standard work sequence and layout in a business cell area. Co-created with all three shifts, and Trade Union included at the generation stage. Mapped and arranged optimum workflows to reduce time and motion waste by over 30% in production process.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Gallup Certified Strengths Coach (Individuals, Managers & Teams)
- Lean Leadership Certified Trainer
- Blanchard Certified Trainer (Leadership Development)
- Mental Health First Aid
