Gale Daikoku

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Fractional Programs & Strategic Advisor at Alum: SAP, Gartner Inc., Sony Pictures, Ticketmaster

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Gale Daikoku is a strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience at major technology companies like SAP and Gartner. She now focuses on helping civic, nonprofit, and mission-driven organizations translate strategy into execution. People who have worked with her describe her as dynamic, empowering, and a "powerhouse connector" who excels in complex, cross-stakeholder environments.

Outside of work, Gale is deeply committed to mentorship, guiding students from West Valley College and her alma mater, the University of Southern California. She has a strong history of community engagement, previously serving as a top employee volunteer lead at SAP. Her recent posts suggest an appreciation for mindfulness and disconnecting in nature through camping and scenic drives.

She was part of a team that won a 2024 Killer B2B Content Award for an innovative, AI-driven marketing campaign.

Personality Overview

Persuasive

Informal

Charismatic

They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.  They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Mission-Driven Work
Her current advisory practice is dedicated to helping civic and nonprofit organizations with program delivery, partner coordination, and capacity building.
Influencer Marketing
Recognized as a top B2B influencer marketing expert in 2023 and has extensive experience leading global influencer marketing at SAP.
AI in Business
Holds a recent certification in AI for business leaders and was part of a team that won a 2024 award for an AI-driven marketing campaign.

Media Appearances

Gale has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Fractional Programs & Strategic Advisor at Alum: SAP, Gartner Inc., Sony Pictures, Ticketmaster
9-2023
Mentor, Guest Lecturer at West Valley College
5-2020 - 4-2024
Senior Program & Partner Leadership, Global Programs at SAP
4-2013 - 4-2020
Customer Marketing, Global Programs at SAP Ariba
2000 - 2013
Research Director & Industry Advisor, Retail & Technology at Gartner

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Southern California
MBA from USC Marshall School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Gale

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gale is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gale

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gale move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Gale take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Gale

Personality Compatibility


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