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The Results Team comprises well known networking, BD and negotiation skills specialists with many years’ experience.

All of us have worked in the professional services and understand first-hand the challenges and opportunities being addressed by firms. Our team regularly publish articles, research and digests on latest Business Development thinking and work-winning approaches.

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John Timperley

Managing Director

John is the Managing Director of The Results Consultancy which helps…

Michelle Daniels

Operations and Associate Director

As our Operations and Associate Director, Michelle is pivotal to the…

James Stringer

Associate Director

James is a highly experienced Business Development trainer, offsite facilitator, executive…

Nicola McGuire

Associate Director

Nicola is an experienced facilitator and accredited coach who delivers engaging,…

Andrew Warren

Associate Director

Andrew is an engaging and highly skilled facilitator, coach and conference/away-day…

Rachael Younger

Associate Director

Rachael is a highly talented and experienced business development professional, business…

Matt Robinson

Matt is a highly engaging and dynamic facilitator and coach with…

Chris Holmes

Events and E-learning Technical Director

Chris leads our events, technical content creation and online learning platform…

Robert Leach

Design and Creative Director

Robert is a professional services design specialist who creates on-brand work…

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