Clarisse Nichole (Saam), ACC

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Speaking and Performance Coach at Coaching by Clarisse

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Clarisse Saam is an Executive Presence Coach who founded Coaching by Clarisse and the Steady in the Spotlight™ framework. Leveraging 12 years in leadership development at EY and a degree from San José State University, she helps leaders at firms like Snowflake improve their communication, delivery, and stage presence. People describe her as energetic, uplifting, and engaging.

Outside of coaching, Clarisse is a classically trained singer and actress with over 30 years of stage experience in the Bay Area. A self-described "theatre nerd, " she continues to audition for and perform in shows, blending her passion for performance with her professional life. She has also sung the national anthem for professional sports teams.

Unique fact: Clarisse uses her extensive background in performance arts, including the Meisner Technique, to help business leaders become more dynamic presenters.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Hard To Convince

Judgemental

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Public Speaking
As a TEDx mentor and keynote coach, she frequently posts about mastering elevator speeches, handling unexpected mishaps during talks, and crafting compelling narratives for presentations.
Executive Presence
Her coaching practice, Steady in the Spotlight™, is built around helping executives and founders combine authenticity with stage presence to communicate with calm, clarity, and conviction.
Performing Arts
A professional singer and actress for over 30 years and a member of the Actors’ Equity Association, she actively auditions and performs in San Francisco Bay Area theaters.

Media Appearances

Clarisse has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Speaking and Performance Coach at Coaching by Clarisse
4-2012 - 3-2024
Learning & Development Specialist at EY

Education

2005 - 2008
Bachelor of Science from San José State University

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Insights For Selling To Clarisse Nichole

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Clarisse Nichole is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Clarisse Nichole

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Clarisse Nichole move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Clarisse Nichole take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Clarisse Nichole

Personality Compatibility


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