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Last updated: 25/11/2025
Chris Townsend
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Bristol
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
  07801 748160
  Board-level/C-Suite Coaching, Business Coaching, Career Transition Coaching, Coaching Skills Training, Executive Coaching, Group Coaching, Manager Level Coaching, Personal Coaching, Team Coaching
  English
  UK, Worldwide, Virtual
  With over two decades in Learning and Development, Talent and People Management, I've excelled from L&D consultancy to senior roles, leading transformative projects globally. My strategic prowess is evident in crafting impactful initiatives aligning with business goals.

Honored with accolades like the National Training Award, my career includes global recognition for a Graduate program's impact. I've designed development programs, established training centers, and navigated regulatory environments.

Pioneering Apprenticeship training programs showcase my ability to secure commissioning opportunities. In talent management, I've driven programs, raising engagement and retention.

In coaching for two decades, I've overseen internal coaching initiatives and supported external clients, contributing to my success.
  Dedicated to guiding professionals through transformative journeys, I offer personalized 1:1 coaching, group coaching, team strategy sessions, and workshops. As a seasoned trainer, I excel in impactful management development and leadership courses, integrating personality profiling tools like Myers Briggs, Insights, and Predictive Index into self-development sessions and team dynamics.

Specializing in people management and development, I address organizational challenges, from staffing concerns to achieving goals in retention, engagement, talent management, and competence enhancement. My expertise extends to guiding teams through growth phases, supporting early-career professionals, and assisting senior leadership in performance challenges or company restructures.

With a client-centric approach, I foster an environment of growth, awareness, and strategic development, ensuring individuals and teams thrive in their professional journeys.
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  Outside of my professional pursuits, my greatest joy lies in cherishing moments with my wife and two children, or embarking on serene walks with my dog in the most secluded settings. This cherished family time provides me with the perfect balance to my active lifestyle.

Beyond the ordinary, I find fulfillment in contributing to charitable causes through my passion for open water swimming. Engaging in challenges like circumnavigating the island of Jersey, swimming between each of the enchanting Scilly Islands, and conquering the length of England's longest lake, Windermere, I've pushed my limits. The pinnacle of these endeavors was achieved in 2019 when I successfully swam the English Channel, raising significant funds for multiple worthy causes. These extreme challenges have not only bolstered my physical resilience but have also prompted a deep exploration into the mental fortitude required to overcome the internal voice urging one to stop. The mind-over-matter ideology that emerges from such endeavors captivates me and continues to be a source of fascination.

On a lighter note, I harbor a love for culinary adventures. Cooking is not just a hobby but a passion, and my enthusiasm extends to savoring delectable dishes. My culinary journey reached a noteworthy milestone in 2009 when I had the privilege of appearing on the TV show MasterChef, an experience that added an extra layer of flavor to my love for food.


 

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