Ian Wilson

Personal Profile

Ian Wilson has over 26 years’ experience in the field of learning and development, including coaching individuals, teams, and coach training for managers. His work has included full-time work for an NGO and a large international training company. Additionally, he has spent over a decade as an independent consultant.

Ian is a high-level coach for white-water kayaking and rock climbing. He uses his experience in this area to strong effect using goal setting, performance review and high performance.

Background and Experience

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Having worked internationally and with multiple nationalities, as well as living in France, Ian has a strong affinity with Intercultural groups and second language speakers. His work in this area has allowed him to develop a clear and concise style that does not rely on the complexity and nuances of language that non-native English speakers sometimes find challenging.

Ian’s has a relaxed, friendly questioning approach, quickly establishing rapport with clients. Coaching clients can expect to be challenged and held accountable for action plans and follow up, but this is always done in a supportive and non-judgemental way.

Areas of Expertise

  • Training programmes
  • Design
  • Experimental Training
  • Leadership Management
  • Coaching
  • Learning conferences

Professional Qualifications, Accreditation and memberships

  • ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring
  • Coach Practitioner (INLPTA)
  • BA (Hons) Management (2.1)
  • Transactional Analysis TA 101
  • MBTI Step 1 & 2 Certified
  • PPA (DISC) certified
  • NLP Practitioner (ABNLP and INHNLP)
  • Emotional Intelligence training (JCA)
  • Certified Business Communications Practitioner

Clients

  • Airbus
  • RBS
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • Deloitte
  • Sofinco
  • INSEAD
  • African Development Bank
  • Credit Agricole

Clients

  • Emotional Intelligence based experiential programme for UAE government department in conjunction with a top business school.
  • Graduate induction event using experiential learning activities (such as Community projects) to develop self-awareness, team and leadership skills.