Georgina Bowis

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DISC Type : DSI

Career Consultant at University of Reading

Greater Reading Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Georgina is a Career Consultant at the University of Reading and a Certified Executive Coach. She has an extensive background in global talent acquisition from her time at Microsoft, where she led large international teams. Colleagues describe her as an inspirational, supportive, and phenomenal manager and coach.

While working at Hult International Business School, she kept a "scratch the world" map in her office. She would scratch off a new country every time she advised a student from a new place, a gift from her husband that she turned into a personal project.

In just 20 months, she advised students from 50 different countries.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Student Career Journeys
She is passionate about empowering postgraduate students, guiding them through career advisory and workshops at the University of Reading and previously at Hult International Business School.
Leadership Coaching
A certified Executive Coach from Henley Business School, she is consistently praised in recommendations for her ability to nurture talent and mentor team members for professional development.
Global Talent Strategy
Formerly led executive talent acquisition for Microsoft across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on executive search, succession planning, and talent scouting for leadership roles.

Media Appearances

Meet the Team - University of Reading. Featured in University of Reading

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Careers Consultants by School - University of Reading. Featured in University of Reading

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Work History

9-2025
Career Consultant at University of Reading
12-2023 - 9-2025
Career Development Advisor at Hult International Business School
11-2021 - 12-2023
Head of Executive Talent Acquisition - Europe, Middle-East and Africa at Microsoft
1-2020 - 11-2021
Customer Success Leader - Media & Telco at Microsoft
10-2016 - 1-2020
Head of Talent Acquisition - Middle East & Africa and Romania at Microsoft

Education

5-2021 - 1-2022
Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School
4-2019 - 7-2019
eCornell certificate in HR from Cornell University

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Insights For Selling To Georgina

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Georgina is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Georgina

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Georgina move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Georgina take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Georgina

Personality Compatibility


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