Melinda Kotler

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Executive Director at TALK, Inc./Magnolia Speech School Demonstration Program

Berwyn, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Melinda Kotler is the Executive Director at Magnolia Speech School. A dually-certified speech-language pathologist and audiologist, she is a passionate advocate for children with hearing loss. She has been a core part of the schools mission since 1999, leading its efforts to teach children to listen and talk.

Her professional life is deeply intertwined with her personal passion for helping families navigate the challenges of hearing loss. She is dedicated to the principle that children who are deaf or hard of hearing can learn to use spoken language and actively participate in their communities.

Unique fact: Melinda is one of a select group of professionals holding certifications in both speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP) and audiology (CCC-A).

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Decisive

Candid & Clear

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.  They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Auditory-Verbal Therapy
She is a certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS, Cert. AVT), focusing on teaching children with hearing loss to listen and speak.
Childhood Hearing Loss
Her career is dedicated to supporting children with hearing loss, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for achieving spoken language skills.
Nonprofit Leadership
As Executive Director since 2013, she guides the strategic direction and daily operations of a specialized educational and therapeutic institution.

Media Appearances

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Work History

Executive Director at TALK, Inc./Magnolia Speech School Demonstration Program

Education

1988 - 1989
Education details unavailable from University of Pennsylvania

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Exp : N/A Location : Berwyn, Pennsylvania, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Executive Director at TALK, Inc./Magnolia Speech School Demonstration Program
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Insights For Selling To Melinda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melinda is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melinda

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melinda move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Melinda take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Melinda

Personality Compatibility


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