Dominique Haijtema

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DISC Type : c

Journalist at Dominique Haijtema

Netherlands

Overview

Dominique Haijtema is a journalist, psychologist, and bestselling author specializing in leadership and personal development. A former Editor-in-Chief of Management Team, she holds a Masters degree from the University of Amsterdam and contributes to publications like Het Financieele Dagblad and Happinez. People often describe her as creative, authentic, smart, and persistent.

She has a profound love for stories and in-depth interviews. Dominique has openly shared her personal journey with a neurological condition, including a brain hemorrhage and epilepsy, using her experience to challenge the stigma around health setbacks. In her youth, she traveled the world and enjoyed surfing.

After a brain operation, she successfully returned to work, celebrating the third printing of her latest book.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Value Seeker

Cautious & Analytical

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Topics They Care About

Inspirational Leadership
As an author and journalist, she has interviewed numerous world leaders and management gurus, focusing on their personal journeys and philosophies for her books on leadership.
Psychology at Work
With a background in psychology, she frequently writes about the intersection of psychological principles and professional life for publications like Psychologie Magazine and Het Financieele Dagblad.
Personal Resilience
She has written and spoken candidly about her personal health challenges, including a brain hemorrhage and epilepsy, advocating for acceptance and overcoming adversity.

Media Appearances

Dominique Haijtema over Leiderschap. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Dominique Haijtema en Marnik D'Hoore over de magie van Simon .... Featured in YouTube

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New Business Radio | #316 Out Of Control - Dominique Haijtema. Featured in Springcast.fm

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Work History

11-2015
Journalist at Dominique Haijtema
1-2013 - 11-2015
Hoofdredacteur Management Team (Editor in chief) at MT/Sprout
9-2007 - 1-2013
Journalist at Dominique Haijtema
9-2006 - 9-2007
Verslaggever (reporter) at Het Financieele Dagblad
1-2003 - 6-2006
Verslaggever (reporter) at VNU Business Publications

Education

2001 - 2002
Minor from University of Amsterdam
1993 - 1998
Master from University of Amsterdam

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Insights For Selling To Dominique

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dominique is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dominique

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dominique move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Dominique take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Dominique

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