Barbara Schiola

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Fractional Chief People Officer/ HR Consultant at PX Strategies

United States

Overview

Barbara Schiola is a seasoned Human Resources executive with a history of leading people strategies in the technology, media, and advertising sectors. Known for building inclusive, high-performing cultures, she has significant experience in scaling global teams and navigating mergers. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Barbara shows a keen interest in media with a social purpose, demonstrated by her support for organizations that aim to influence culture through impactful storytelling. She is also an Advisory Board Member for "From Day One, " a conference series focused on corporate values and has spoken on mission-driven workforces.

Unique fact: Despite her career in corporate HR, Barbaras academic background is in Fine Arts, highlighting a unique blend of creative and strategic thinking.

Personality Overview

Confident

Friendly Challenger

Conviction Driven

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Mission-Driven Culture
Her experience at First Look Media and speaking engagements on sustaining mission-driven workforces highlight her focus on aligning company values with employee engagement.
HR Transformation
She has a proven track record of managing HR in high-growth environments, implementing digital HR solutions, and leading through mergers and acquisitions.
Talent Maximization
Identifies herself as a "Talent Influencer & Maximizer, " focusing on aligning human capital with business strategy to drive organizational growth and impact.

Media Appearances

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Work History

Fractional Chief People Officer/ HR Consultant at PX Strategies
Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources at First Look Media
Chief Talent Officer at Publicis Media
Senior Vice President - Human Resources & Talent at Publicis Media
Head of Human Resources & Talent Management at Canoe Ventures

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Insights For Selling To Barbara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Barbara is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Barbara

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Barbara move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Barbara take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Barbara

Personality Compatibility


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