Kyla Almany

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Director of Finance And Operations at Northwestern Mutual

United States

Overview

Kyla Almany is the Director of Operations & Development at Northwestern Mutual. A Missouri State University graduate with a degree in Organizational Communications, she also holds a certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution. She is passionate about team growth and helping talented individuals make a difference in peoples lives.

Located south of St. Louis, Kyla enjoys an active personal life. She and her husband welcomed their first child in November 2023. Her main hobbies include Crossfit and coaching both club and school volleyball, reflecting a passion for fitness and mentorship.

She balances her corporate director role with a hands-on commitment to coaching volleyball.

Personality Overview

Long-term Focused

Deliberate Doer

Risk-Accepting

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Team Development
She is actively hiring and has expressed excitement about watching talented individuals grow and make a difference in people's lives.
Operations & Finance
Her roles as Director of Operations & Development and formerly Director of Finance And Operations at Northwestern Mutual are central to her professional expertise.
Conflict Resolution
Holds a specialized certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution, indicating a specific skill and interest in effective communication and problem-solving.

Media Appearances

Kyla has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2022
Director of Finance And Operations at Northwestern Mutual
8-2020 - 4-2022
Assistant Property Manager at Cornerstone Realty
1-2020 - 8-2020
Leasing Marketing Manager at Vue on Walnut

Education

2018 - 2021
BA Communications & Spanish from Missouri State University

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Insights For Selling To Kyla

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kyla is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kyla

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kyla move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kyla take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kyla

Personality Compatibility


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