Crystal Boson, PhD

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Director of Training at Ironclad Environmental Solutions

United States

Overview

Crystal is an expert in learning and organizational development, currently serving as the Head of Learning and Development at CultureQI. She has a history of building learning functions from the ground up at companies like DoorDash and TAG. People who have worked with her describe her as "brilliant, " "creative, " and a "visionary leader. "

Originally from academia, she was an Assistant Professor and holds a PhD in American Studies from the University of Kansas. Outside her corporate role, Crystal is an award-winning, published poet with a focus on exploring the complexities of American culture through creative writing.

Unique fact: Crystal created an entire academic syllabus inspired by Jordan Peeles film "Get Out" to explore themes of race and cultural consumption.

Personality Overview

Conviction Driven

Confident

Friendly Challenger

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. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Learning & Development Strategy
She designs multi-year learning strategies and evaluation frameworks, impacting thousands of employees globally at companies like DoorDash and Red Hat.
Leadership Development
She designs talent and leadership development programs focused on activating and scaling healthy, high-performing work cultures.
Data-Driven Solutions
She identifies as a data-driven decision-maker, using qualitative and quantitative research to ask the right questions and build effective solutions.

Media Appearances

Crystal has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025 - 10-2025
Director of Training at Ironclad Environmental Solutions
1-2024
Head of Learning and Development at CultureQI
1-2024 - 10-2024
Learning Technology Manager at TAG - The Aspen Group
9-2021 - 1-2024
Sr. Manager of Learning Design and Development at DoorDash
10-2020 - 9-2021
Senior Learning Architect at Red Hat

Education

Research Doctorate from University of Kansas
Master's degree from Texas A&M University

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Insights For Selling To Crystal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • 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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Crystal is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Crystal

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Crystal move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Crystal take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Crystal

Personality Compatibility


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