Lena Ogan, PhD

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Advisor | Facilitator | Executive Coach at Talent Science

Denver Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Lena is an accomplished Business Psychologist and Certified Executive Coach with over 15 years of experience driving impact at the intersection of strategy, culture, and talent development. A PhD graduate from The Chicago School, she has a proven record of enhancing leadership pipelines and organizational health at companies like VF Corporation and Dyson.

Driven by a deep curiosity, Lena is a passionate continuous learner, especially regarding digital transformation and the future of work. She actively seeks out new knowledge and certifications to stay at the forefront of her field, reflecting a personal commitment to growth and innovation.

During the pandemic, she successfully led the reorganization and transformation of Dysons core sales and marketing organizations.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Early Adopter

Goal-Oriented

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  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.

Topics They Care About

AI in Performance
Recently completed a certification in "Using Generative AI for Performance Management, " showing a clear interest in applying emerging AI tools to enhance business productivity.
Leadership Coaching
As a Certified Executive Coach, she believes coaching is the most critical and often missing competency for modern managers to effectively lead their teams.
Future of Work
Expresses a continuous passion for learning about the future of work and the necessary skills for the future workforce, underlined by her recent certification in the topic.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2024
Advisor | Facilitator | Executive Coach at Talent Science
5-2025
Career Coach at Right Management
9-2022 - 8-2024
Director, Global Learning & Leadership Development at VF Corporation
4-2021 - 9-2022
Director, Talent Management at The North Face at VF Corporation
11-2019 - 4-2021
Sr. HR Business Partner at Dyson

Education

2009 - 2019
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from The Chicago School
2007 - 2009
Master of Arts from The Chicago School

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Insights For Selling To Lena

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lena 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 Lena

  • 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 Lena move?

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

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

You And Lena

Personality Compatibility


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