Specialisms
I specialise in the following areas:
- HR Consultancy
- Leadership Coaching
- Organisational Development
Tony Kerley is a highly experienced leadership development and organisational effectiveness specialist with over 30 years’ experience designing and delivering impactful learning interventions. He has trained, coached and mentored thousands of leaders and professionals across the UK, Europe and globally.
Tony is known for his warm, engaging and insightful delivery style, creating learning environments where participants quickly feel at ease and motivated to fully engage. His work spans front-line capability building, middle-management leadership development and senior executive strategy and visioning. Tony’s programmes consistently exceed client expectations, resulting in strong repeat business and long-term client relationships.
His philosophy centres on unlocking potential, raising performance and adopting a ‘pull rather than push’ approach to leadership, underpinned by a deep understanding of learning styles, motivation and behavioural change.
Key Strengths / Areas of Expertise
- Leadership development across all organisational levels
- Management and people skills training
- Culture change and cultural alignment programmes
- Executive and leadership coaching
- High-impact workshop and away-day facilitation
- Psychometrics-informed learning design (BPS Level A & B)
- Engaging keynote speaking (TED Talk alumni) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaOB9SU2tRk
Professional Qualifications
- Chartered Fellow, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD)
- Fellow, Institute of Leadership & Management (FInstLM)
- CIPD Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Management
- British Psychological Society Level A & B (Psychometrics)
Testimonials / Case Studies
“Tony’s expertise shines from design to delivery. His warm, engaging and inspiring approach captivated our team, ensuring high levels of participation and enthusiasm. His professionalism, deep understanding of people and cultural insight helped us create a truly outstanding programme that resonated powerfully with our employees.”
Notable Achievements / Value Added
- Designed and delivered leadership and culture programmes impacting thousands of participants
- Trusted advisor to UK, European and global organisations
- Recognised for consistently high engagement and learner satisfaction
- TED Talk alumnus, bringing thought leadership and credibility to keynote delivery
- Specialist in tailoring learning to different adopter types and learning needs
Relevant Sector Knowledge
- Corporate and multinational organisations
- Professional services
- Public sector and healthcare
- Energy and utilities
- Manufacturing and engineering
- Education and training
Training / Coaching Programmes / Workshop Offers
- Leadership development programmes (emerging to senior leaders)
- Management fundamentals and people management skills
- Culture and values alignment workshops
- Executive and leadership coaching
- Strategy, vision and planning sessions
- Team effectiveness and away-days
- Keynote talks and conference sessions
LGR Experience & Expertise
Extensive experience supporting leaders and leadership teams through periods of growth, change and transformation, including capability uplift, behavioural change, cultural alignment and performance improvement.
Useful Links
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonykerley
Website – https://www.contigoassociates.co.uk