Gigi Samuel

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Health and well-being at Career Break

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Gigi Samuel is a commercial counsel specializing in SaaS contracts, intellectual property, and corporate governance from their experience at firms like IBM and Zetaris. They hold masters degrees from the University of Southern California and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Currently on a career break for health and well-being, Gigi is a vocal advocate for DEI and neurodiversity in the workplace. As an international university alum, they are passionate about values like freedom of speech and have a strong family connection to the Australian Defence Force.

Unique fact: Gigi has publicly discussed how their epilepsy should not be a barrier to employment opportunities, highlighting discriminatory hiring practices.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Topics They Care About

Neurodiversity & DEI
Expressed strong views on employment bans for people with neurological disorders, referencing their own experience with epilepsy and a desire to serve in the military.
Digital Rights
Previously worked as a Digital Rights Manager, handling copyright for film, television, and music across social media platforms and YouTube MCNs.
Freedom of Speech
As an international alum of USC, they have voiced concern over university decisions that appear to breach fundamental 'American Values' like free speech.

Media Appearances

Gigi has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Health and well-being at Career Break
7-2024 - 12-2024
Commercial Lawyer (seconded to IBM) at Lawyers On Demand
7-2024 - 12-2024
Commercial Lawyer at IBM
8-2022 - 7-2024
Digital Rights Manager at VA Media
7-2022 - 6-2023
Legal Consultant at Zetaris - The Networked Data Platform

Education

2021 - 2022
Master of Arts - MA from University of Southern California
2020 - 2021
Master of Science from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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Insights For Selling To Gigi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gigi is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gigi

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gigi move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Gigi take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Gigi

Personality Compatibility


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