π 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. Itβs not just about numbers and legalities; itβs 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 Iβm 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 donβt work in isolation. Collaboration is at the heart of what I do. I partner with other professionalsβfinancial advisors, accountants, estate agents, HR and mortgage brokersβto 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, letβs connect! Send me a message, and together, we can make a difference.Key Skills:β’ Will & Trustsβ’ Powers Of attorneyβ’ Probateβ’ Trainingβ’ Facilitation
Fern Wills & Lpas
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Private Client Estate PlannerFern Wills & LpasRugby, Gb
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Private Client ConsultantFern Wills & Lpas Jan 2011 - PresentMidlandsQualified, 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 itβs for themβ¦.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.
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Director Of Training And Development - πThe Entertrainerπ£οΈPlan C+ Ltd 2007 - PresentInternationalDesign 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.
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Financial Services Trainer/ DesignerLloyds Banking Group Jun 2014 - Jun 2023HybridDeveloped & 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. -
Owner - Professional NetworkerShires Business Clubs Aug 2010 - Feb 2015Shires Business ClubsWith 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.
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Financial Services TrainerSantander Feb 2014 - May 2014Leicester, England, United KingdomDesigned & 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. -
Chartered Management Institute, Lecturer.Reed Learning Jan 2014 - May 2014London, England, United KingdomCourse 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). -
Financial Services TrainerLloyds Banking Group Jan 2013 - Dec 2013United KingdomCourse 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. -
Learning And Development SpecialistLoughborough University Apr 2012 - Mar 2013Loughborough, England, United KingdomDesigned 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. -
Financial Services TrainerBarclays Nov 2012 - Dec 2012Leeds, England, United KingdomInduction 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. -
Learning And Development ConsultantAllianz Oct 2012 - Nov 2012Bristol, England, United KingdomCourse 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. -
Financial Services TrainerBritish Gas May 2012 - Oct 2012United KingdomPilot & 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. -
Financial Services Trainer/ ConsultantAllianz Feb 2012 - Mar 2012Bristol, England, United KingdomDelivered 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. -
Financial Services Trainer/ ConsultantMetro Bank (Uk) Dec 2011 - Jan 2012London, England, United KingdomDesigned 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 βmindset change trainingβ to promote advocacy for the new system and working conditions -
Senior National Business Development ManagerHbos 2001 - 2007NationalTrained, 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. -
National Sales ManagerStrategic Marketing Solutions 1997 - 2001NationalSMS 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.
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Territory Sales ManagerVirgin 1994 - 1997Uk(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. -
Facilities ManagerOxford City Council 1987 - 1994Oxford, United KingdomManaged 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.
πΏπChris Watts π°π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Education Details
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Institute Of Professional WillwritersLaw And Practice Relating To: Wills, Probate And Trust -
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Tap - Training Accreditation ProgrammeHigher Education Level 4 -
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City Of Oxford College(Level 4 Vq) -
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Institute Of Professional WillwritersMental Capacity Act & Powers Of Attorney -
Distinction
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