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Karl BrownLondon, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Bio
👋 I'm Karl, Co-founder of Curv - a social network, reimagined. We are currently in beta, working in collaboration with 100 handpicked artists, activists and influencers who look to social media to drive change. Want to join the collective? Apply via joincurv.com A little about me: ▻ Designed and delivered an array of change management programmes for thousands of employees across a number of organisations, including Barclays, Blackrock, Revolut and more... ▻ Worked with the Met. Police in gang prevention, helping young people drop the knife and choose a life away from the streets. ▻ Performed as an actor at the National Theatre, Globe and beyond. ▻ A proud Dad to two lil' monsters who put everything into perspective
Social
Experience
Co-Founder
Curv Co.
Jan 2021 - Current
No likes. No follows. No echo chambers. Curv is a social network, reimagined. Learn more at joincurv.com.
Member
Greentech Alliance
May 2021 - Current
Head Of Innovation
Working Voices
Apr 2017 - Current
Key achievements include: The delivery of CURV 1.0 -- a 5-Star rated app that makes self-improvement an easy part of your everyday, with a 97% positive feedback rate from users. This concept quickly became the foundations of what we are creating today. Designing, devising and delivering Global Learning Programmes & Change Management Initiatives for many major corporations including Sony, HSBC, Citi, PWC, JP Morgan and others.
Executive Coach & Keynote Speaker
Working Voices
Apr 2014 - Sep 2020
We help people communicate with impact & clarity. As a Coach, Trainer & Keynote Speaker I have delivered talks, workshops & 1:1 executive coaching sessions within numerous blue chip organisations. Clients include Barclays, HSBC, Google, Burberry, Beazley Insurance, Sony, Citi Bank, Vodafone & London Business School. Areas of expertise include: Personal Impact, Personal Brand, Pitching, Unconscious Bias, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management & Delivering Effective Feedback.
Change Management Consultant
The Pioneers
Jan 2014 - Apr 2016
From gangs to business - behavioural change became the passion. The Pioneers, a change management consultancy, grounded my natural instinct for people in research and proven technique. Using the latest research from psychology and behavioural economics, I brought positive change to an organisation or team through leadership training and ‘on the job’ coaching. Areas of expertise included: Employee Engagement, Customer Service, Personal Impact, Motivation, Creativity, Business Storytelling & Positive Psychology. Clients included Hilton Hotels, Nandos, Halfords & Radisson Blu
Gang Prevention Lead
Metropolitan Police
Dec 2013 - Apr 2016
With an ambition to bring about real, positive change in other peoples lives I stepped away from acting and into the world of gang prevention. GAGV (Growing Against Gangs & Violence), an innititve created by the Metropolitan Police, was set up to prevent young people from joining gangs. Across the capital, children as young as seven years old are joining gangs; selling drugs and carrying knives. Once involved, you and your family are targeted by rival gangs, and crazily, by your own as well. Our job was to help young people see a more positive future ahead of them; giving them a greater perspective and understanding of the choices they are making. It worked, but more has to be done.
Actor
National Theatre
Jul 2011 - Jul 2014
As an actor I worked extensively in theatre, most notably working on some of Shakespeare's most iconic work. Credits include: King Lear, National Theatre dir. by Sam Mendes Romeo & Juliet, Broadway, playing the role many would die for (literally) Macbeth, on a tour of a lifetime across the UK & Europe Alongside my work on stage, I became a Voice Over Artist specialising in Audio Description for both Universal Pictures & Lionsgate. Films included: Straight Outta Compton, Jurassic World, Ted 2, Dumb & Dumber To, Everest & Hail Caesar!
Education
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
2:1, Acting
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