Hywel Berry has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Hywel started their career as a Sales Associate at Wilmington plc from October 1999 to October 2001. Hywel then worked as a Senior Sales Executive at the Financial Times from October 2001 to May 2003, followed by a role as Sales Manager from May 2003 to April 2005. Hywel went on to become the Recruitment Advertising Sales Director at the Financial Times from April 2005 to April 2009, managing a team and significant budgets.
After their time at the Financial Times, Hywel Berry ventured into screenwriting and acting. Hywel sold scripts to Tiger Aspect, MTV, and the BBC, and worked as a Screenwriter from January 1997 to August 2011. Hywel also pursued acting, starring in over 50 stage plays and musicals, gaining experience in the entertainment industry.
In 2015, Hywel joined MindGym as a Freelance Network Coach, delivering training sessions to clients such as GSK, AOL, and Tory Burch. Hywel gradually advanced within the company, becoming their Lead Coach from August 2011 to May 2015, and eventually the Coaches Network Director from May 2015 to December 2021. As the Director, Hywel was responsible for recruiting, training, and certifying a global network of 300 freelance coaches. Hywel also joined MindGym's in-house team as their first-ever Coach, delivering numerous training sessions and keynote speeches to companies worldwide.
In 2018, Hywel founded ScreenwritingJourney.com, where they support aspiring screenwriters through their book and video course called "The Screenwriter's Journey." Additionally, they recently joined Corporate Visions as a Consultant Facilitator in July 2021.
Overall, Hywel Berry's work experience includes sales, recruitment advertising, screenwriting, acting, coaching, and facilitation.
Hywel Berry attended the University of Glasgow from 1995 to 1997, where they studied Film and Television. Prior to that, from 1985 to 1994, they attended the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for their time at the Royal Grammar School.
July, 2021 - present