Cara-Lyn Giovanniello

Pioneer
DISC Type : IDS

CEO & Founder at CLG Coaching

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Cara-Lyn Giovanniello is the CEO and Founder of CLG Coaching, where she empowers tech professionals and executives from companies like Google and Microsoft. Holding a PhD from Gonzaga University, she leverages her proprietary "Art of Learned Intelligence™" framework to enhance leadership. Colleagues describe her as charismatic, insightful, practical, and a master of her craft.

Outside of her executive coaching, she is dedicated to creating human-centered work environments and supporting under-resourced communities. She demonstrates a value for personal connection and gratitude, evidenced by her commitment to sending handwritten holiday cards.

She holds a United States Government National Recognition for Excellence award for creating innovative solutions.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Leadership Evolution
Her coaching focuses on transitioning mid-career managers into impactful leaders by developing strategic, relational, and emotional intelligence.
Human-Centered Work
As a member of Fractional People People, she champions creating progressive, joyful, and human-centered work cultures.
Strategic Intelligence
A core pillar of her trademarked "Learned Intelligence" framework, which she explores in-depth on leadership podcasts.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2010
CEO & Founder at CLG Coaching
3-2025
Founding Member at OpenWater Group
12-2025
Founding Member at Fractional People People
3-2024
Executive Coach and Offsite Specialist at Elevate Leadership
6-2020
Board Member at Coaching For Everyone

Education

5-2025 - 2030
PhD from Gonzaga University
2002 - 2003
Masters of Arts from King's College London

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Exp : 15 Location : San Francisco Bay Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO & Founder at CLG Coaching
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Insights For Selling To Cara-Lyn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cara-Lyn is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cara-Lyn

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cara-Lyn move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Cara-Lyn take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Cara-Lyn

Personality Compatibility


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