Cecilia Guan

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Strategy & Planning Senior Analyst at Ropes & Gray LLP

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Cecilia Guan is a Strategy & Planning Senior Analyst at Ropes & Gray, applying her consulting background from EY-Parthenon to navigate evolving business landscapes. A Columbia University graduate with a B. A. in Political Science and Psychology, she focuses on problem-solving, analytics, and project management.

She is a creative and analytical thinker who believes in the value of diverse thoughts and experiences. Cecilia enjoys engaging with people, listening to their stories, and building meaningful connections. At Columbia, she explored her passion for understanding identity and psychology.

Unique fact: Cecilia delivered a TEDx talk at her high school, Milton Academy, titled, “How to Foster Beginner’s Mind, ” discussing psychological techniques to foster the zen habit.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Process Oriented

Tough To Convince

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Planning
Her current role is in Strategy & Planning at Ropes & Gray, following several years in a similar capacity at consulting firm EY-Parthenon.
Beginner's Mindset
She delivered a TEDx talk on "How to Foster Beginner’s Mind, " exploring the psychology behind adopting a learning perspective and being open to new information.
Diversity of Thought
She states a strong belief that the best teams are those that value a diversity of thought and experience the most.

Media Appearances

Cecilia has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Strategy & Planning Senior Analyst at Ropes & Gray LLP
7-2025 - 7-2025
Consultant at EY-Parthenon
7-2024 - 7-2025
Senior Associate at EY-Parthenon
10-2022 - 7-2024
Associate at EY-Parthenon
10-2022 - 10-2022
Speaker at TEDxMiltonAcademy

Education

2018 - 2022
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Columbia University
9-2014 - 5-2018
High School Diploma from Milton Academy

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Insights For Selling To Cecilia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cecilia is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cecilia

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cecilia move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Cecilia take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Cecilia

Personality Compatibility


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