Adda Van Zanden

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Program Developer at Erasmus Centre for Women and Organisations (ECWO)

The Randstad, Netherlands

Overview

Adda van Zanden is a leadership consultant, D&I expert, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience. Based in Amsterdam, she specializes in inclusive leadership and corporate storytelling, collaborating with governmental institutions and multinationals. A professionally trained actress, she integrates performance techniques from the Royal Shakespeare Company into her coaching to enhance executive presence.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Fast-paced

Risk-Accepting

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Leadership
Her core expertise, she designs and facilitates leadership programs for organizations like the Dutch Ministries, European political organizations, and multinational corporations to foster inclusivity.
Diversity & Inclusion
A central theme in her work, she is a researcher and keynote speaker on DEI, recently highlighting the importance of the new EU pay transparency directive.
Feminine Leadership
She develops programs for women in politics and delivered a workshop at the #TOPXSummit titled "Taking Space – for Feminine Leadership" to a full boardroom.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2024
Program Developer at Erasmus Centre for Women and Organisations (ECWO)
8-2023
keynote speaker, trainer, researcher on Diversity & Inclusion at EA Inclusion
1-2018
Director & Global - Ambassador Program Advisor at Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
7-2021
Chair Women of Volt at Volt Nederland
Facilitator, Board/Raad van Bestuur at Flourishing Organisations

Education

online & hybride modereren from Dagvoorzitter.nl
2019 - 2019
EPIC Leadership Facilitator certifiction from Performance Solutions

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Insights For Selling To Adda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adda is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adda

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adda move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Adda take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Adda

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