Graham

Consultant

Graham is an experienced leadership, sales and business skills trainer with more than 25 years’ international experience in sales management, leadership development and performance training. During his career, he has trained and coached more than 30,000 professionals across over 20 countries, working with organisations in sectors including manufacturing, construction, technology, finance and professional services. His specialist areas include consultative selling, commercial awareness, key account management, negotiation, business development, sales leadership and communication skills.

Having held senior commercial positions including Sales Director, Key Account Manager and Head of Sales Performance for Europe at Thomson Reuters, Graham brings extensive real-world experience to his training. He understands the challenges faced by both senior leaders and frontline teams and uses this insight to deliver practical, relevant learning that participants can apply immediately in their roles. His sessions are engaging, well structured and focused on building confidence, consistency and measurable performance.

Throughout his career, Graham has designed and delivered sales academies, leadership programmes, customer service frameworks and bespoke training for a wide range of organisations. He is also a qualified marketing professional, an experienced coach and the published author of Working Smarter and several other sales and management titles. Graham’s approachable and energetic delivery style helps him build a strong rapport with learners while making complex commercial ideas clear, accessible and useful.

Personal Impact & Effectiveness

Report Writing Skills

Develop the skills to write clear, structured and professional reports, improving readability, accuracy and impact for your audience.

Personal Impact & Effectiveness

Business Case Writing Skills

Develop the skills to write clear, persuasive business cases, helping you structure strong justifications and improve approval success.

Project Management

Agile Project Management

Develop the practical skills and confidence to contribute to, support and lead successful agile projects.

Project Management

Introduction to Project Management

Build the essential skills and confidence to plan, organise and deliver successful projects.

Leadership & Management

Leadership Skills for Managers

This interactive workshop develops the confidence and skills to lead effectively by building self-awareness, adapting leadership styles, and inspiring high-performing teams.

Leadership & Management

Leading Teams

This course equips leaders with the practical skills to build cohesive, high-performing teams through effective communication, trust, motivation, and constructive management of challenges and team dynamics.

Leadership & Management

Leading for Change

This practical workshop equips leaders with the skills and confidence to effectively plan, communicate, and lead change while supporting their teams through transition.

Leadership & Management

Inclusive Leadership

This course helps leaders develop inclusive behaviours and mindsets to create environments where diverse perspectives are valued and drive stronger performance

Customer Service & Sales

Prospecting and Pitching for Business

A practical course that helps sales professionals identify the right prospects, build a strong pipeline, and deliver compelling pitches that convert opportunities into business.

The Heart of Our Business

At Elliott Training, we believe a strong business is built on culture, passion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. As one of the UK’s leading training companies, we are dedicated to unlocking the power of people through award-winning programmes that inspire individuals and drive business success.

At the core of everything we do are our expert trainers—highly experienced professionals who bring energy, credibility, and up-to-date industry knowledge into every session. Their ability to engage, challenge, and inspire ensures our training is not only impactful, but immediately relevant to today’s workplace.

We know an organisation is only as good as its people, so we create tailored training aligned with your values, culture, vision, and strategy—ensuring you have the right people, with the right skills, at the right time.

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