Sam Holmstrom, CPC, ELI-MP, PhD

Academia and Life Coach at Sam Holmstrom Coaching

📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

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.

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Experience

11 Years

Current Role

Academia and Life Coach

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

Personality Overview

How Sam shows up

Communication Style

Decision Approach

Work Preference

Behavioral traits and communication patterns that shape how this person evaluates opportunities, builds trust, and makes decisions in professional settings.

Priorities

Topics Sam cares 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.

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Career

Work history

6-2021

Academia and Life Coach

Sam Holmstrom Coaching

11-2020 - 9-2021

Student

iPEC Coaching

4-2020 - 9-2020

Student

Thinkful

1-2017 - 10-2019

Senior Research Associate

UT Southwestern Medical Center

1-2012 - 2-2015

Postdoctoral Fellow

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

In the press

Media appearances

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Education

2020 - 2020

Data Science Certificate

Thinkful

2000 - 2005

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

University of Michigan Medical School

Social presence

Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

DISC behavioral profile

Dominance, influence, steadiness, and calculativeness scores with guidance on how this person prefers to communicate and decide.

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During a call or a meeting

Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later

DON'T

Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

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When cold calling

Pattern Interrupt: Speaking in a slightly hesitant manner, and seeking their permission at the start through a negation can get you a chance.

Pace: Speak slightly fast, especially if you tend to be calm and confident. Sound like a ‘knows their domain’ person.

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When writing an email

Subject: Objective

Length of mail: Short

Salutation: Yes ( Something usual). Greeting: No. Tone of words: Objective, informational. Bullet points: Recommended. Closing line: Logically summarize/ask. Complimentary close: None or formal. Overall messaging: Focused on allaying doubts and ROI

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Negotiating and closing

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