Dr. William Holden is Chairman of Sewells and author of self-development book, 'the guide,' published 2009. Born and raised in St. Helens, Merseyside, Dr. William Holden has forged a highly successful career taking in academia, industry and personal development. As Chairman and owner of Sewells, William Holden has developed the company’s outstanding reputation for providing inspirational and transformational personal development and business change programmes. William Holden and his team have been providing leadership, management, sales and motivational training to companies and individuals for almost 20 years. He has now written and published the life changing book ‘the guide.’ After four years teaching at the University of Glasgow, William Holden moved into the world of commerce. His aim was to realise his passion which was, and continues to be, developing people and businesses to achieve their fullest potential. William then spent 10 years as Divisional Vice President (Europe) with Pat Ryan and Associates Inc., the sales and marketing branch of the Ryan Insurance Group. His responsibilities included growing the sales of finance and insurance products and services throughout the UK, Germany, France, Spain, The Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland. In 1992, Holden became Chairman and sole owner of Sewells, a company established since 1964 with an excellent standing and profile in the automotive industry. Under the direction of William Holden, the company has expanded in a host of other industry sectors including finance, manufacturing, education, telecommunications, petrochemicals, leisure and retail. The company’s client list includes BT, Kelloggs, Barclays, Honda (UK), Mars, Rolls Royce, Reckitt Benkiser, RAC, Marks and Spencer and Shell. In keeping with his commitment to the achievement of potential in individuals and businesses, Holden has published the personal development book called ‘the guide.’ 'the guide,' is Holden's first book and attempts to teach readers how to make the most of their potential in life. Reviews so far have been very favourable and it has been described as 'a work that is worthy of several readings.' Holden has been featured in the Sunday Mail (Scotland), Scottish Sunday Express, St. Helens Reporter Best of Liverpool Soul & Spirit magazine and has appeared on the Stephen Nolan show on BBC Radio 5Live.
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