πŸŒΏπŸ‘‚Chris Watts πŸ’°πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

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Private Client Estate Planner @ Rugby, GB
Rugby, GB
πŸŒΏπŸ‘‚Chris Watts πŸ’°πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦'s Location
Rugby, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About πŸŒΏπŸ‘‚Chris Watts πŸ’°πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

🌟 Helping People to Help OthersI support Trusted advisors who help their clients by fulfilling Consumer Duty, holistic review and adding value.With a rich background spanning decades in financial services and estate planning. It’s not just about numbers and legalities; it’s about people. My lifelong commitment to training and assisting others ensures that I can bridge the gap between complex financial and legal matters and everyday understanding.Whether I’m in a corporate training room, facilitating an international online meeting, or sitting down with Mr. & Mrs. Smith over a comforting cup of tea, my approach remains consistent: care, attention to detail, and an unwavering enthusiasm for helping others.But I don’t work in isolation. Collaboration is at the heart of what I do. I partner with other professionalsβ€”financial advisors, accountants, estate agents, HR and mortgage brokersβ€”to provide a holistic solution for our clients. When the client's needs extend beyond my expertise, I guide them to trusted specialists.My business is guided by values: empowering clients with informed choices, emphasising outcomes over costs, and always putting their best interests first. If you share these values, let’s connect! Send me a message, and together, we can make a difference.Key Skills:β€’ Will & Trustsβ€’ Powers Of attorneyβ€’ Probateβ€’ Trainingβ€’ Facilitation

πŸŒΏπŸ‘‚Chris Watts πŸ’°πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦'s Current Company Details
Fern Wills & LPAs

Fern Wills & Lpas

Private Client Estate Planner
Rugby, GB
πŸŒΏπŸ‘‚Chris Watts πŸ’°πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Work Experience Details
  • Fern Wills & Lpas
    Private Client Estate Planner
    Fern Wills & Lpas
    Rugby, Gb
  • Fern Wills & Lpas
    Private Client Consultant
    Fern Wills & Lpas Jan 2011 - Present
    Midlands
    Qualified, friendly, and experienced in simplifying the process of creating Wills and Powers of Attorney to suit your specific needs at an affordable cost. While minimising costs & taxes is important, our focus is on planning for people's families, not just their bank accounts. We take the time to understand your requirements and work with you to create a document that aligns with them. Remember, creating a Will and power of attorney isn't just for your benefit, it's done for the well-being of your loved ones.Fern Wills & LPAs, because it’s for them….Whether creating Wills or LPAs, we guarantee a friendly and supportive approach. We are committed to ensuring your peace of mind and making the process simple and affordable.We offer choice to clients of home or online visits, though usually providing the best of both.
  • Plan C+ Ltd
    Director Of Training And Development - πŸ‘‚The EntertrainerπŸ—£οΈ
    Plan C+ Ltd 2007 - Present
    International
    Design and delivery of compliant, interactive and accessible learning.Examples of company's L&D and sales teams that I have worked with:BANKING:Lloyds, Bank Of Scotland, TSB, Halifax, Barclaycard, MBNA, Birmingham Midshires, Sainsbury's Bank, Norwich & Peterborough, Metro Bank, Britannia, Santander, Metro Bank, FINANCIAL SERVICES:Business Development Manager for business finance & insolvency practitioners.International Director of Business Development for Spanish international boutique stockbrokers.Others: Sony, Mercedes (DCFS), Wimbledon, National Hunt, Glasgow Rangers, Manchester City FC, Cancer Research UK, and The AA.ENGINEERING:British Gas, Loughborough University, Istanbul AluminiumUTILITIES:British Gas, Southern Electric & Gas, Northern Electric, Centrica, Scottish Power, Anglian Water, & NTL (Virgin Media):INSURANCE: Allianz, Volkswagen Insurance, AVIVAINVESTMENTS:Training Manager EMEA for a Spanish-based property investment company.Sales & Training Manager for a Spanish property investment company.
  • Lloyds Banking Group
    Financial Services Trainer/ Designer
    Lloyds Banking Group Jun 2014 - Jun 2023
    Hybrid
    Developed & delivered online & on-site training, often to multiple sites and time zones simultaneously.Designed and/or delivered training for six teams: GCS, PPI, PBA, APP fraud, Embark and Scottish Widows.Full cycle portfolio management: needs analysis, design, delivery, stakeholder relationships & governance.Audited training materials for compliance, governance, and suitability.Quarterly accreditation and TTT of other permanent and contingent colleagues.Designed a database for multiple projects, roles and workstreams.Designed and/or delivered a broad cross-section of courses, usually simultaneously.
  • Shires Business Clubs
    Owner - Professional Networker
    Shires Business Clubs Aug 2010 - Feb 2015
    Shires Business Clubs
    With over 4000 members, Shires Business Clubs host Shire Based (Counties) Business Clubs. In its original form of Warwickshire Business Club (est 1984) , is one of the longest-established clubs in the UK. It kept true to its values of conducting business with professionalism and integrity and supporting the community. Under my leadership it grew from a single monthly meeting to a presence across five counties and an online presence with thousands of active followers. In the first year of my ownership, I won MBA 'Midlands Business Awards' Networker of the Year, and the club placed second as Business Club of the Year.In addition to networking, the club provided coaching and mentoring to owners, managers and executives of SMEs and family businesses. I facilitated their developing skillsets and analytical thinking as their business grew or stabilised as a consequence.SHIRES BUSINESS CLUBS: Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Birmingham, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Staffordshire & Leicestershire.
  • Santander
    Financial Services Trainer
    Santander Feb 2014 - May 2014
    Leicester, England, United Kingdom
    Designed & delivered a course for banking referrals post Mortgage Market Review (MMR).Re-trained experienced Mortgage Advisors (MAs) to be compliant post MMR.Trained MAs on new mortgage-specific computer applications & review processes.Regulated Advisor; soft skills training; questioning, fact-finding, rapport, signposting and advising.1-2-1 coaching and assessment moderation.
  • Reed Learning
    Chartered Management Institute, Lecturer.
    Reed Learning Jan 2014 - May 2014
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Course 1: Advanced Negotiations for Senior Managers.Course 2: Effective presentations.Course 3: Influencing skills (design & delivery).Course 4: Networking skills for business development (design & delivery).
  • Lloyds Banking Group
    Financial Services Trainer
    Lloyds Banking Group Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
    United Kingdom
    Course 1: Banking consultant induction and accreditation training for the digital branch.Course 2: Bancassurance, mortgages, compliance, complaints and referrals workshops around the UK. Course 3: Service and sales training for telephony and branchCourse 4: Train The Trainer (TTT) for in-house trainers and contractors.Course 5: Floor-walking and coaching for transitioning from academy to permanent team.
  • Loughborough University
    Learning And Development Specialist
    Loughborough University Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
    Loughborough, England, United Kingdom
    Designed and delivered bespoke training for PHD educated management-level engineers. Course 1: Effective Communication for Senior Directors and Procurement Managers.Course 2: Influential networking and sales at International trade shows.Course 3: Advanced relationship management, communication, and decision-making styles.
  • Barclays
    Financial Services Trainer
    Barclays Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
    Leeds, England, United Kingdom
    Induction training for level 4 managers overseeing specialist complaints.Interpretation, investigation and replies to Financial Ombudsmen Service.Facilitated simultaneous training of multiple, mixed, and large groups & 1-2-1 coaching.
  • Allianz
    Learning And Development Consultant
    Allianz Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
    Bristol, England, United Kingdom
    Course 1: Induction training for service, products, and systems. Including exam invigilation and marking.Course 2: Assertive & positive language training for colleagues working with high-net-worth clients.
  • British Gas
    Financial Services Trainer
    British Gas May 2012 - Oct 2012
    United Kingdom
    Pilot & TTT: Evaluation and design recommendations followed by delivery.Course 1: Delivery of assertive communication & influencing using Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI).Course 2: Delivery of rapport, sales and service using SDI.Course 3: Delivery of Conflict Management using SDI.
  • Allianz
    Financial Services Trainer/ Consultant
    Allianz Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
    Bristol, England, United Kingdom
    Delivered induction training for the Motor and commercial insurance team.Designed a new induction program leading to a 40% reduction in costs and operational readiness time.
  • Metro Bank (Uk)
    Financial Services Trainer/ Consultant
    Metro Bank (Uk) Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Designed and delivered the Train-The-Trainer sessions for in-house training teams.Designed an operational training index system.Upskilled and coached in positive language and compliant sales techniques.Facilitated β€œmindset change training” to promote advocacy for the new system and working conditions
  • Hbos
    Senior National Business Development Manager
    Hbos 2001 - 2007
    National
    Trained, coached & managed Regional Teams. 2nd line management for 4 Regional Managers, 36 Consultants, 4 products with 180 variants and several channels.My team drove performance and service across 1500 retail branches, 2000 contact centre agents, direct sales and events.Wrote and delivered workshops, training courses, and one to one coaching. Managed a training road-show that cascaded training to 2000 telesales colleagues. Wrote the coaching handbook that was used by 88 sales coaches/ trainers who in turn trained 6000+ retail colleagues.I co-managed the relationships with joint venture partners, clients, 3rd party vendors, internal customers and event hosts. Managed exhibitions at events such as Good Food Show, Ideal Home Show, Wimbledon & Goodwood as well as train stations, airports and service stations. Events that I attended personally would often show a 20% uplift in sales and service.
  • Strategic Marketing Solutions
    National Sales Manager
    Strategic Marketing Solutions 1997 - 2001
    National
    SMS had master agency agreements for several utilities, product and service providers. This gave authority and responsibility to recruit, train, coach, manage and release third party agencies. It also authorised its own direct selling teams for business and residential customers.I second-line, managed seven regional teams of sales agents on behalf of SMS Clients.I was principal contact for many 3rd party agencies advising on performance management, team develoment, recruitment, training & disciplinary.Won both Annual sales awards with SMS.
  • Virgin
    Territory Sales Manager
    Virgin 1994 - 1997
    Uk
    (Branded NTL now Virgin Media)Trained, coached & managed sales teams to sell B2B and B2C. Increased performance from 45% to 110% of target by using effective communication, mindset change, tactical qualifying and prospecting.Worked with internal departments to reduce install failures by 17% by implementing tracking and recording procedures. I led from the front and took a personal sales target which I consistently over-achieved whilst performing management duties.Won six of seven sales competitions at NTL.
  • Oxford City Council
    Facilities Manager
    Oxford City Council 1987 - 1994
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Managed several facilities from dry sports centres and a regional leisure centre to an ice rink and concert venue. This required many skill sets including; union negotiations, facilities management, recruitment, motivation & training.When managing several teams, whether hosting a national televised sports event or swimming pool with several hundred, mixed ability swimmers: if something went wrong people could get hurt or killed. This was a perfect springboard to learn and apply the dynamics of getting the right team, training, communication and procedures.

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