Karl B.
Experienced & Energising Trainer With An Empowering Style.
Professional Value
Karl is a trainer who helps corporate learning and development leaders embed behavioural change to achieve strategic objectives. He draws on 15 years of designing intensive programmes that transform employee behaviours and meet corporate goals, backed by a Master’s from Manchester Met University and a background in public, private and non‑profit sectors.
Selected Clients
Executive Profile
Karl has more than 15 years of experience in developing and delivering projects that change behaviours, deliver corporate objectives, and transform organisations.
Graduating in Politics and Sociology from the University of Salford, Karl joined the Civil Service, before working in consultancy with prestigious clients such as HSBC, BT, and BP. Returning to education, he gained a Master's from Manchester Met. University, and was elected to help run the Students' Union. He then went on to work for a mix of consumer, advocacy, regulatory, and healthcare bodies.
He has frequently developed and delivered "breakthrough" strategies and interventions in the oil and gas, utilities, consumer, education, health, transport, and finance sectors for clients such as Manchester Airports Group, Passenger Focus, Go-Skills, and the Universities of Chester.
In addition to being a Guest Lecturer for the Business School of the University of Central Lancashire, Karl has written articles on various topics.
A skilled leader and deliverer of transformational strategies, Karl is adept at working effectively with employees at all levels across organisations. Karl has many years of experience and has delivered courses in areas such as:
- Effective Planning Techniques
- Planning is Easy as P.I.E
- The 11 Ps that cause Problems for Planners
- Advanced Project Management Techniques
- The Power of a Positive Approach
- The Principles of Persuasion
- Soft Skills for Hard Situations
- Emotional Intelligence
- The Coaching Culture
- Leadership & Managerial Development
- Transforming Cultures
- Policy Making: From Paper to Putting it into Practice
- Developing and Delivering Strategy
- Modern Corporate Communication Channels
- Stress Management and Emotional Intelligence
- Supply Chain and Procurement Processes
- Finance for Non-Finance Managers
- Private Finance Initiative (PPP), Project Management Techniques e.g. Prince, Six Sigma, Lean
Outside of work, Karl enjoys travelling, especially to see Bruce Springsteen in concert, watching Manchester City Football Club and British cyclists such as Chris Froome, working out at the gym, and is an elected Parent Governor at his son's school.
Core Competencies
Education & Training
Karl delivers training sessions in various settings and sectors, focusing on intensive and rewarding experiences for participants.
He has extensive experience in designing and implementing education and training programs, catering to diverse audiences and levels.
His expertise spans multiple sectors, including public, private, and non-profit organizations.
Corporate Culture
Karl is an expert in transformational change, crisis management, and project management.
He has a deep understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and procurement processes.
Karl's expertise also includes predicting and planning, time management, and prevention and detection of corruption, enabling him to drive organizational transformation and growth.
Communication
Karl is a seasoned communicator with expertise in branding, community engagement, and integrated corporate communication channels.
He has experience in press and public relations, public affairs, marketing, social media, and stakeholder management.
Karl's communication skills enable him to effectively engage with diverse audiences and stakeholder groups, driving business results and reputation management.