Karen Saunders

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DISC Type : Sc

Senior Executive Assistant to the President & CEO at Emera

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Karen Saunders serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the President & CEO at Emera, an energy and services company. She demonstrates significant company pride, highlighting historic moments and actively encouraging others to join the team, indicating a deep investment in the companys culture and growth.

Based on her activity, Karen appears to have an appreciation for nature and wildlife. She is an enthusiastic follower of “Lamb Cam, ” a live-streaming webcam focused on lambs, which she finds to be an “addictive” pastime.

Karen is a vocal ambassador for her company, frequently posting recruitment messages to attract new talent to Emera.

Personality Overview

Not Very Vocal

Analytical & Cautious

Inflexible

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Executive Support
As the senior assistant to the CEO, her role is centered on high-level administrative strategy and support for the company's top leadership.
Corporate Culture
Her posts show pride in Emera’s history and she actively promotes the company as a great place to work, indicating a focus on a positive work environment.
Talent Recruitment
She is personally involved in attracting talent, frequently sharing job opportunities and encouraging experienced professionals to apply to roles at Emera.

Media Appearances

Karen has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2019
Senior Executive Assistant to the President & CEO at Emera
3-2001 - 8-2019
Executive Assistant at Emera

Education

Karen has no verified education history

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Exp : 24 Location : Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Level : Leadership Designation : Senior Executive Assistant to the President & CEO at Emera
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Insights For Selling To Karen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karen is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karen

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karen move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Karen take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Karen

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