Danae McDaniel

Commander
DISC Type : D

SVP, Director of Engage at American Business Bank

Corona, California, United States

Overview

Danae McDaniel is the SVP, Director of Engage at American Business Bank, where she shapes client experience and strategic positioning. Described as a skilled advisor and strategic thinker, she specializes in guiding leaders through transitions, drawing from her M. S. in Business Psychology. She helps executives in family-owned and middle-market companies make confident decisions.

Danae demonstrates a commitment to community impact through her past role as President of Project Unleashed, a non-profit focused on organizational development and long-term growth. She leverages her expertise as a Master Practitioner in Neurolinguistic Programming and certified coach to influence the human-side of business success in both corporate and non-profit sectors.

For her contributions and impact in the workplace, Danae was named "Woman of the Year. "

Personality Overview

Decisive

Risk-Taker

Candid & Clear

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.  They are very proud of what they do. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Quantum Leadership
Identifies as a “Quantum Leadership Innovator” in her professional headline, showing a focus on progressive and dynamic leadership frameworks.
AI in Leadership
Actively discusses the impact of AI on organizational capacity, leadership bandwidth, and the readiness for change within businesses.
Family Business Transitions
Specializes in advising family-run businesses on navigating succession, scaling, and sale, ensuring smooth and successful transitions.

Media Appearances

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Work History

2-2023
SVP, Director of Engage at American Business Bank
1-2022 - 1-2023
Sr. Consultant Family Bus. Specialist at Orange Kiwi, LLC
10-2021 - 7-2022
UCR Advisory Board Member Transformational Leadership at UCR Extension
9-2013 - 1-2022
Director of Marketing and Business Development at Lighthouse Financial Services, Inc.
1-2006 - 1-2022
President at Project Unleashed

Education

2016 - 2017
M.S. from Franklin University
2019 - 2021
Fiduciary Management from California State University, Fullerton

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Exp : 26 Location : Corona, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : SVP, Director of Engage at American Business Bank
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Insights For Selling To Danae

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Danae is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Danae

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Danae move?

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

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Danae

Personality Compatibility


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