Shabnam Bashir

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DISC Type : i

Independent Consultant at Self-employed

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Shabnam Bashir is a strategic communications consultant with over 15 years of experience advising C-suite leaders in sectors like energy, renewables, and biotech. She specializes in corporate finance, crisis communications, and investor relations, helping businesses raise their profile and manage complex reputational challenges.

Shabnam holds the "Leading Digital Transformation" certificate from London Business School, advising businesses on future-proofing communications in an AI-driven world.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Communications
Advises C-suite executives on brand strategy, corporate profile, and reputation management for companies ranging from start-ups to the FTSE100.
Crisis Management
Manages complex communication challenges and crises to protect and enhance company value across various industries, including energy and pharmaceuticals.
Investor Relations
Holds a Certificate in Investor Relations and is skilled in influencing investor sentiment across key international capital markets.

Media Appearances

Shabnam has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2021
Independent Consultant at Self-employed
8-2021 - 9-2023
Director at Solebury Strategic Communications
12-2019 - 8-2021
Associate Director [maternity cover] at Optimum Strategic Communications
1-2014 - 12-2019
Associate Director at Citigate Dewe Rogerson
7-2012 - 12-2013
Account Manager at Abchurch Communications

Education

Executive Education: Leading Digital Transformation from London Business School
Law from The University of Sheffield

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Insights For Selling To Shabnam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shabnam is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shabnam

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shabnam move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Shabnam take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Shabnam

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