Founder
Chris' Story
During his final year studying Professional Musicianship, Chris Simpson experienced a pivotal moment that would change the course of his academic and professional journey. A guest lecturer from Harvard and Oxford University, Neill Thew, introduced Chris to the opportunity of pursuing a Master’s in Professional Development.
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After completing the program, Chris went on to collaborate with Neill in designing a new course focused on Leadership and Leading Change, tailored for a consortium of UK universities. This marked the beginning of Chris’s journey into leadership development.
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It became evident that Chris possessed a unique charisma for educating and mentoring senior leaders, including CEOs, directors, and heads of organisations, guiding them toward significant professional achievements.
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Since then, Chris has continued to expand his expertise, earning a range of prestigious certifications, including in Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Project Management, and Mental Health First Aid, among others.
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Professionally, Chris has excelled in working with a diverse range of clients—from leading nonprofit charities and chart-topping music bands to high-profile corporate executives.
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He also teaches coaching techniques as part of a master’s module at various UK universities, and serves as the host and producer of The StageLeft Podcast, a platform dedicated to learning, development, and coaching, where he has conducted over 130 in-depth interviews with music industry leaders.
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His extensive experience has sharpened his ability to address complex challenges across a variety of professional ecosystems, consistently delivering innovative solutions and exceptional results.
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Consultant:
At Sequel, we also offer the support from the award-winning Martin Wingfield of Wingman Enterprises. Martin has worked with some of the most well known global brands such as Santander, Lloyds TSB, Shell and AXA UK, honing his expertise in brand strategy and campaign execution at some of London's most prestigious brand agencies.
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It was at RNIB that Martin met Chris and experienced firsthand the impact of Chris’s leadership and mental health first aid training. Now, as part of Sequel – Advancing Capabilities, Martin draws on his extensive cross-sector experience and leadership skills to help organisations enhance their teams’ capabilities and achieve their business goals.
Who Are We?
Sequel is a dynamic consultancy dedicated to fostering the human potential within organisations. Specialising in enhancing the capabilities of both individuals and teams, Sequel focuses on unlocking personal growth to drive strategic results. By identifying key areas for development, Sequel strengthens the competencies of critical personnel, transforming them into invaluable assets who propel the organisation forward. Additionally, Sequel excels in addressing internal challenges before they escalate into risks, safeguarding the long-term health and success of the teams. With a keen emphasis on the most often overlooked yet vital resource—its people—Sequel ensures that organisations or individuals thrive by nurturing and investing in their greatest asset: the human element.
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Testimonials
“Chris never fails to impress me in regards to his dynamism in the world of education and learning. He adapts to every opportunity that presents itself to him, and consistently produces elite levels of work.”
– Professor Neill Thew, Harvard University and Oxford University lecturer.
“Without Chris’s coaching, I would not have been successful in applying for this role.”
— David Clarke OBE, CEO, Great British Paralympic Association
“Very inspiring and informative.”
– Phil Selway, Radiohead (Grammy winner)
“Chris operating at 80% capacity (whilst recovering from Covid) was still 120% of everyone else at RNIB.”
– David Clarke COO, RNIB.
“I was dubious but have enjoyed it…. The ALS’ are genius, I’ve implemented them with my 75 line reports. The most serial complainer of the 75 I manage loved it. It’s been transformational.”
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– LEAD programme attendee.