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Laurence Winmill is an accomplished sales leader, entrepreneur and motivational speaker with a proven track record of driving business growth and developing high performing teams.
With leadership experience across industries including advertising, digital media, publishing, automotive and pharmaceuticals, Laurence brings a wealth of commercial insight to the stage. His career has taken him from senior corporate roles into entrepreneurship, where he founded successful ventures in publishing and media agency services before going on to lead David Spear Commercial Vehicles as CEO, delivering record sales growth and earning national recognition for business transformation and leadership.
Laurence has built and led outstanding sales teams by creating cultures built on accountability, belief and opportunity. He believes exceptional performance comes from clear strategy, disciplined execution and the confidence to aim higher than others think possible. His leadership approach combines strong commercial expertise with genuine mentorship, helping individuals unlock their potential while contributing to collective success.
During the challenges of the pandemic, Laurence drew on his hospitality background and entrepreneurial mindset to adapt quickly, implementing innovative strategies to sustain businesses and support staff through uncertain times. Today he works as a business consultant and mentor, supporting both start ups and established organisations with sales development, business growth strategy and performance leadership.
A sought after keynote speaker, Laurence inspires audiences to raise their ambitions, embrace challenges and recognise that with the right mindset, resilience and belief, extraordinary results are possible. His clients include organisations such as Unum, P and G and Kellogg’s.
Laurence is also the author of Live Your Life, where he shares practical lessons on success in business and life.
Emotional intelligence (or EQ as it is referred to) is a vital skill to nurture for business people and delegates serving all industry sectors. Empathy, an understanding of non-verbal communication, and an awareness of your emotions and those of others is crucial to success. Emotional intelligence lays the groundwork for improved efficiency, calmness under pressure, effective conflict resolution, better leadership, and a positive company culture, and it’s a topic that Laurence is keen to help you explore.
Laurence can assist you in the development of your, or your team’s, presentation and communication skills. While public speaking comes naturally to some, it ranks high on the list of common fears for many more. Overcome the anxiety of presenting by mastering the communication skills to perform with confidence, and convey those ideas, engage your audience and leave a lasting impression.
Manage customer expectations and provide the highest standard of service expected by today’s super savvy consumers with a masterclass in customer care. By establishing the needs of your customer or client early, and being clear on communication throughout, you can provide a reliable, engaging and convenient journey that’ll turn prospects into solid leads. You can learn all these skills and many more to enhance your offering with a little help from Laurence.
Cultivating new business is the very lifeblood of the corporate world, and it all starts with a clear understanding of the sales process. With knowledge and an affiliation with the sales pipeline, you can not only capture the attention of new customers but build lasting connections that lead to repeat business. Laurence is passionate about and has experience in the art of sales and negotiation, and is here to share the secrets of the world of sales with you.
Negotiation is a key skill for entrepreneurs, established business owners, other decision-makers, and team members. Yet, mastering the latest and greatest negotiation tactics is just the beginning. The best results can only be found when negotiating in line with strategy, and it is a subject Laurence speaks on regularly. From his work across numerous industry sectors to his role establishing several startups, Laurence shares his experiences and lessons learned.
Today’s businesses and delegates have to be adaptable to survive, thrive and develop. With strategy at the heart of his seminars, workshops and keynote sessions, Laurence delivers vital teachings on business development to help audience members overcome challenges, mitigate risk and make the most of every opportunity presented to them.
A fantastic experience, and a great, all-round event hosted by Laurence Winmill.
