Gabby Colenso

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Investigative Senior Journalist Reporter and Producer at BBC News

United Kingdom

Overview

Gabby has no verified overview

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Gabby has no verified topics they care about

Media Appearances

Gabby has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2026
Investigative Senior Journalist Reporter and Producer at BBC News
1-2023 - 2-2026
Investigative Journalist and Producer at BBC
1-2023 - 5-2025
Lead Producer at BBC
1-2023 - 11-2023
South Africa Producer, BBC Panorama at BBC
5-2019 - 1-2023
Freelance Broadcast Journalist at BBC Local

Education

2005 - 2006
Master's Degree from University of the Arts London
2001 - 2003
High School from The Bishop's Stortford High School

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Insights For Selling To Gabby

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gabby is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gabby

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gabby move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Gabby take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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