Jana Day, PCC, MSML

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

President, Executive Coach • Career Coach • Leadership Development at Placemark Solutions, Inc.

United States

Overview

Jana is a PCC Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience in leadership and talent development. Her background includes building global recruiting departments for Fortune 100 companies like Sony Pictures Animation and DreamWorks. She holds an M. S. from Purdue Global and is described by clients as encouraging and insightful.

Originally from Chicago, Jana now lives in Indiana with her husband, two sons, and their rescue dog. A sports enthusiast, she enjoys weekend bicycle rides and loves to travel. She also volunteers her time to lead a book club for the Women in Animation organization.

She has recruited for and coached Academy Award® and Emmy Award® winning crews on iconic films like "Shrek" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. "

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Conviction Driven

Friendly Challenger

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
Central to her coaching practice, she works with VPs and C-suite leaders and frequently shares leadership tips on professional networks.
Career Transitions
A primary focus of her coaching, she guides high-achieving professionals through career changes to find roles that align with their personal values and goals.
Animation Industry
[Predicted] Her deep recruiting background at Sony, DreamWorks, and Nickelodeon indicates a strong expertise and network within the animation and entertainment industries.

Media Appearances

Jana has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2020
President, Executive Coach • Career Coach • Leadership Development at Placemark Solutions, Inc.
3-2023
Leadership and Career Coach at Ama La Vida
5-2021 - 7-2024
Coach and Consultant at Nickelodeon Animation
1-2003 - 4-2021
Executive Director of Recruiting at Sony Pictures Animation
8-2000 - 12-2002
Director of Recruiting at Big Idea Productions

Education

Master of Science - MS from Purdue Global
BA from Coe College

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Exp : 25 Location : United States Job Level : N/A Designation : President, Executive Coach • Career Coach • Leadership Development at Placemark Solutions, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Jana

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jana is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jana

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jana move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jana take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jana

Personality Compatibility


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