Sam Holmstrom, CPC, ELI-MP, PhD

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Academia and Life Coach at Sam Holmstrom Coaching

Dallas, Texas, United States

Overview

Sam is a career scientist with over 15 years of experience in pharmacology and disease-oriented research, specializing in oncology and metabolism. Holding a Ph. D. from the University of Michigan and certifications as a Professional Coach, he has transitioned from senior research roles at major medical centers to coaching within the life sciences industry.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

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Information Seeker

Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.  It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Career Transitions
Pivoted from a 15+ year career as a research scientist in academia to establishing his own coaching practice for professionals in similar fields.
Scientific Mentorship
Combines his background as a research leader and mentor with his formal training as a Certified Professional Coach to guide others in academia and life sciences.
Cancer Research
Has an extensive publication history and deep expertise from his postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia and research associate role at UT Southwestern, focusing on hematology, oncology, and metabolism.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2021
Academia and Life Coach at Sam Holmstrom Coaching
11-2020 - 9-2021
Student at iPEC Coaching
4-2020 - 9-2020
Student at Thinkful
1-2017 - 10-2019
Senior Research Associate at UT Southwestern Medical Center
1-2012 - 2-2015
Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Education

2020 - 2020
Data Science Certificate from Thinkful
2000 - 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Michigan Medical School

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Exp : 11 Location : Dallas, Texas, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Academia and Life Coach at Sam Holmstrom Coaching
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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Sam

Personality Compatibility


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