Cheryl Labuschagne

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : CD

Researcher at Search Partners International (SPI)

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Overview

Cheryl Labuschagne is an executive search specialist with 25 years of experience in strategic talent acquisition and talent architecture. A graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand with a certification in People Analytics, she is described by colleagues as a "consummate professional" and focuses on placing executives in roles that drive strategic growth.

Drawing from an early career in library science and a deep interest in personal evolution, Cheryl values continuous learning. Her writings reveal a focus on challenging established success patterns to foster growth, showing a blend of analytical rigor and a philosophical approach to development.

Unique fact: Cheryl is a strong proponent of "unlearning"—the idea of letting go of outdated habits and thoughts to unlock ones full potential.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Fast But Analytical

ROI Driven

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Talent Architecture
A core focus of her professional identity, she frequently posts about the importance of aligning talent strategy directly with business strategy.
Leadership Evolution
Discusses the changing nature of leadership and the need for cross-functional expertise to effectively navigate the C-suite.
The Art of Unlearning
Advocates for letting go of limiting beliefs and even successful habits to foster greater personal and professional evolution.

Media Appearances

Cheryl has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Researcher at Search Partners International (SPI)
8-2024 - 4-2025
Practice Lead & Executive Talent Specialist at Capital Assignments
11-2017 - 7-2024
Executive Search Specialist at Roundpeg Talent
10-2006 - 10-2017
Senior Researcher at Path Executive
4-1999 - 9-2006
Senior Researcher at Search Partners International (SPI)

Education

1989 - 1989
H. Dip. Lib. from University of the Witwatersrand
1985 - 1988
Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of the Witwatersrand

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Exp : 26 Location : City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Job Level : N/A Designation : Researcher at Search Partners International (SPI)
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Insights For Selling To Cheryl

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cheryl is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cheryl

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cheryl move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Cheryl take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Cheryl

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