Dr Cynthia Kunda Simwaka

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DISC Type : DS

Lead Consultant at BHG Consulting

Lusaka Province, Zambia

Overview

Dr. Cynthia Kunda Simwaka is an award-winning leadership coach, author, and Chartered Accountant dedicated to helping senior professionals achieve financial independence. As the founder of BHG Consulting, she specializes in personal branding and business strategy, leveraging her MBA and extensive experience to redefine corporate leadership in Africa.

Personality Overview

Planner & Achiever

Consummate Professional

Output-Driven

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Executive Branding
Her core focus is helping senior professionals turn their expertise and experience into a powerful, profitable personal brand to gain career leverage.
Financial Independence
She is passionate about teaching professionals, particularly women, how to create "work-optional income" and achieve financial freedom outside a single-income source.
Ethical Governance
As a board member of the Directors Institute Africa, she is involved in promoting ethical leadership, accountability, and board excellence across the continent.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2017
Lead Consultant at BHG Consulting
4-2022
Chief Executive Officer at CKS Group
4-2021 - 4-2022
Senior Grants and Contract management specialist at Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia - CIDRZ
6-2019 - 4-2021
Regional Finance And Admin Manager at USAID Discover Health
7-2015 - 4-2021
Program Management Coordinator-Grants and contracts at Care International In Zambia

Education

2016 - 2018
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION from UNIVERSITY OF LUSAKA
2002 - 2004
Bachelor's degree from Mulungushi University

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Exp : 10 Location : Lusaka Province, Zambia Job Level : Leadership Designation : Lead Consultant at BHG Consulting
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Insights For Selling To Dr Cynthia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr Cynthia is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr Cynthia

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr Cynthia move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Dr Cynthia take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Dr Cynthia

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