Jacky Van de Goor

Commander
DISC Type : D

Organisatiecoach en leiderschapstrainer at Legende

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

Overview

Jacky van de Goor is an organizational coach, leadership trainer, and author at her firm, Legende. With a PhD from the University of Twente, her work centers on integrating meaning, inspiration, and vitality into organizations. People who have worked with her describe her as open, constructive, creative, and an expert in her field.

Outside of her professional life, Jacky is a passionate practitioner of improvisational theater, with 25 years of experience. She is driven by deep existential questions about life and meaning, which informs her work. This personal quest for understanding fuels her professional approach to helping others find purpose.

For her PhD research, she asked hundreds of people what single memory they would choose to take with them to the afterlife.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Risk-Taker

Impact-Driven

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are very proud of what they do. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Zingeving op het Werk
Her entire professional focus, from coaching to writing books and conducting PhD research, is on helping people and organizations find meaning and purpose in their work.
Kracht van Verhalen
Her research at the University of Twente's StoryLab and her 'Wonderful Life' intervention are centered on using personal stories to uncover deep sources of meaning.
Mensgericht Leiderschap
She advocates for more humanity in the workplace, writing opinion pieces and coaching leaders to break patterns and foster connection and vitality within their teams.

Media Appearances

Jacky has no verified media appearances

Work History

Organisatiecoach en leiderschapstrainer at Legende
12-2020
Redactielid at Netwerk Positieve Psychologie
9-2021 - 1-2023
docent Master Positive Psychology & Well-being at Tilburg University
2-2021 - 6-2022
docent Positive Clinical Psychology at University of Twente
6-2014 - 2-2021
promovenda Storylab UTwente at University of Twente

Education

2014 - 2021
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Twente
1987 - 1993
MSc from Delft University of Technology

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Insights For Selling To Jacky

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jacky is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jacky

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jacky move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Jacky take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Jacky

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