What was the young Adrian Evans like? What kind of things did you enjoy, what didn’t you enjoy? Sport? Academia?

Most sports, growing up Wales in 1970’s play beautiful, elegant and winning rugby, chess.

What was your dream?

Play for Wales.

How much was your school career affected by dyslexia?

Perfect desirable difficulty.

When you left school what happened next?

Wanted to go to university, uncle at Imperial.

Can you tell us a bit about your career and some of the choices you have made?

Always business, retail, buying and then sales. Evolved commercial, people, change triangle.

Head-hunting for a leading global recruitment company, recruiting for some of the most successful businesses out there… how does it work, what did you look for?

Cultural fit. The wild card on shortlist. Then opportunity to learn from stellar businesses – Microsoft, GE then Diageo

You also became an author while overcoming dyslexia. How did you set about that?

Needed a formula, ask myself who else done this before - Jeff Grout

Now you’re the founder of 'Accelerated Career Results' - a coaching and career development academy committed to transforming professionals' confidence and results. What does high performance coaching involve?

Adrian coaches successful professionals who are committed to developing their careers. By enabling them to unlock their unique talents, they attract ideal career opportunities -thus reaching their potential. The end result is that they feel empowered, confident and inspired to enjoy the work that they do.

Clarity, commitment and high-quality conversations.

Some of your specialist areas include business development and sales training, networking training and negotiation training… can you give us an idea of the key lessons you try to pass on?

Love smashing myths, so

Jobs go to the most connected, you are not paid your worth paid what negotiate, natural talent overrated all skills learnable.

How does all your experience of seeing the other end of the ‘hiring decision-making process’ help people?

Poacher turned game keeper I understand what companies are looking for, culture and the game they play.

How much of what you do is based on giving?

I try to help anyone I come into contact with, the only people I stay away from are only takers who keep pushing, learnt from my mum be generous but not a fool.

What do you wish you knew early on in your career, that you know today?

It’s ok to be yourself the flaws too, authentic and well intentioned good place to start. Dare to dream more and ask and give value.

Believe people are on your side and build allies, give back and look after next generation.

How has what you’ve learned in business affected how you run the rest of your life – family, spare time, hockey coach, etc?

Its all living, hockey given me the ability to tackle any new skill. Became a level two build teams, (never played the game). Successful season last year newly formed this year. Better technically around me. Best giving a child sense of belonging a privilege and responsibility.