Katrin Van Dam

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Writer, Editor, Presentation Coach at Freelance (Self employed)

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Katrin van Dam is a writer, editor, and presentation coach with a long history in creative and editorial leadership at major media companies like Paramount and Nickelodeon. A Yale University graduate, she now leverages her extensive storytelling expertise to coach individuals on crafting compelling and authentic presentations. People who work with her praise her thoughtful and highly skilled approach to storytelling.

Outside of her professional coaching, Katrin is a published author of both young adult fiction and non-fiction. She is passionate about breast cancer advocacy, drawing from personal experience to write books that serve as resources for women navigating mastectomy decisions. She is an avid theatergoer and enjoys traveling.

She wrote her first non-fiction book, "Flat and Happy, " after her own breast cancer diagnosis to support women considering going flat after a mastectomy.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Relationship Oriented

Big Picture Person

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Presentation Coaching
Her current freelance career is dedicated to coaching individuals on all phases of presentation development, helping them present with more authority and authenticity.
Creative Storytelling
A core theme of her career, from developing creative strategy for brands like PAW Patrol at Paramount to her current work helping clients craft compelling narratives.
Breast Cancer Advocacy
Authored "My Mastectomy Planner" and "Flat and Happy" and has appeared on podcasts to share her experience and advocate for women's choices post-mastectomy.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2023
Writer, Editor, Presentation Coach at Freelance (Self employed)
10-2012 - 11-2023
VP, Creative Strategy and Editorial, Kids & Family at Paramount
3-2012
Senior Director, Editorial at Nickelodeon
Senior Director, Project Management at Nickelodeon Creative Resources
10-1999
Editorial Director, Nickelodeon Books at Nickelodeon

Education

1986 - 1990
BA from Yale University

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Insights For Selling To Katrin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Katrin is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Katrin

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Katrin move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Katrin take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Katrin

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