Lynda Sheppard

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DISC Type : DIS

Global Head of Professional Services at Randstad Sourceright

Rocklin, California, United States

Overview

Lynda Sheppard is the Global Head of Professional Services at Randstad Sourceright, bringing 30 years of experience in workforce management. An award-winning Total Talent Solutions leader who studied business and law at Stockport College, colleagues describe her as engaging, energetic, and a customer-first strategic leader dedicated to her team.

She is a strong advocate for women in business, serving as co-chair for a womens resource group. A mother who has been a single parent, she aims to lead by example and show that women can have successful careers. In an interview, she revealed that as a child she wrote, starred in, and directed a play.

Lynda has been named to the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) "Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing" list for three consecutive years: 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Total Talent Solutions
Her core specialty, she led the Total Talent Solutions division of DZConneX, which includes MSP, RPO, SOW, and direct sourcing solutions for clients.
Women in Staffing
Recognized for three consecutive years on the SIA Global Power 150 list and previously served as Co-Chair of a Women's Employee Resource Group.
Client Relationships
Her recommendations consistently praise her unwavering dedication to clients and her ability to build strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships at the executive level.

Media Appearances

Lynda has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Global Head of Professional Services at Randstad Sourceright
6-2024 - 7-2025
Senior Vice President, Randstad Sourceright at Randstad Sourceright
2-2024 - 6-2024
Leader, MSP Operations - Titan-Auxo at Ansible Government Solutions
1-2022 - 11-2023
Global Senior Vice President, DZConneX - Total Talent Solutions, a Yoh/Day & Zimmermann Company, at DZConneX
9-2020 - 11-2023
Co-Chair Womens Resource Group at DZConneX

Education

1986 - 1988
Business; law & economics from Stockport College
1981 - 1986
Education details unavailable from Marple Ridge

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Insights For Selling To Lynda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lynda is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lynda

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lynda move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Lynda take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Lynda

Personality Compatibility


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