Rachel Bristow

rachel.bristow@conkerwithus.com

07789 941207

Biography

Rachel spent over 20 years client side leading the Media and Marketing Comms Strategy & investment for leading brands such as Sainsbury’s, Flora, Persil, Dove, Lynx, Sure, PG Tips, Comfort and Magnum. She joined Sky Media in 2014 to develop its strategic brand partnerships and strengthen its reputation. In 2020, Rachel joined Conker as an Associate, alongside qualifying as an Executive Coach, allowing her to focus her passion for helping individuals grow their performance and career opportunities.

Through her career, she has led large teams of up to 200 people and has been directly responsible for organisational design as well as hiring dozens of senior executives. Rachel has been an active member of the marketing industry as Treasurer of ISBA and WACL, as well as a former non-executive Director of Newsworks.

“Rachel is brilliant to work with – she totally understands how important it is to find the right bpeople. She listens gives great guidance and works incredibly hard to ensure a balanced short list that is also a great fit culturally and from a skill set point of view. A very rare find.

Lisa Thomas Chief Marketing Officer, Motability Operations Ltd.

PRACTICAL
INTROVERT
EMPOWERING
HARMONISER

PIEH [ the under-stated high-achiever ]

Possesses all the traits of a modern-day leader, low on ego, high on EQ. The PIEH is well-rounded, empathetic, smart and impressive in most situations but can sometimes struggle with change.

Specific Strengths

The PIEH has a balanced, considered view on everything and is calm under pressure.

They are well-organised and like to be prepared for any eventuality.

Their people skills are superb and they create loyal teams and strong cultures.

Communication Style

Very calm, considered and understanding, which reassures and commands trust.

They are constantly trying to develop themselves and their understanding of others, so ask a lot of questions.

Their style isn’t ‘jazz hands’ but it’s highly credible and convincing.

Management Style

They take their responsibilities seriously but appreciate the need to relinquish some control to their team.

But they are highly supportive, which creates a strong bond with their reports.

Their introverted nature means they don’t crave the limelight or claim successes as their own.

Watch-outs

You have strong principles and don’t respond well to environments or people that don’t share your values.

Your calm exterior can sometimes be wrongly interpreted as low energy or dynamism.

You can find change unsettling and like to feel in control.

Areas for Development

You have some wonderful leadership attributes, and your calm and understated ways are appreciated by your teams. However, there will be times when more assertive and dynamic behaviours are required. Developing these attributes will bring a more well-rounded style to your leadership, showing others that you can ‘dial up’ the energy when required.

You build strong teams and reward and recognise within your immediate team. However, there are times when your team may need you to shout a little louder about their achievements outside of the team. Although it is not your natural style to boast, putting your team forward for external industry awards, and highlighting their achievements across the business will result in them feeling valued and appreciated.

Contact Rachel Bristow

rachel.bristow@conkerwithus.com

07789 941207

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