Shailja Dutt

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DISC Type : DC

Founder & Chairperson at Stellar Search

Delhi, India

Overview

Shailja Dutt is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and Chairperson of Stellar Search, a global executive search firm. With over 25 years of experience, she is a recognized thought-leader in leadership talent acquisition, assessment, and development across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. People who have worked with her describe her as capable, resourceful, and professional.

Outside of her corporate work, Shailja is a passionate advocate for modern parenting, founding and hosting "The Good Parent" podcast to foster honest conversations. A self-described adventure-seeker and fitness enthusiast, she enjoys everything from high-altitude skiing and deep-sea diving to trekking, having spontaneously decided to climb to Everest Base Camp.

Interesting fact: On a whim, Shailja trekked to Everest Base Camp with her son despite having no prior trekking experience.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

ROI Driven

Thorough Evaluator

They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Acquisition
As the founder of Stellar Search, she has over two decades of experience in recruiting executive leadership teams for global Fortune 500 firms and entrepreneurial start-ups.
Modern Parenting
She is the founder and host of "The Good Parent, " a podcast that creates a space for honest conversations about the challenges of raising children in the digital age.
Entrepreneurship
A serial entrepreneur, she has founded multiple ventures, including Stellar Search, LimeLitt, and The Good Parent, and serves as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Media Appearances

Shailja Dutt: Founder and Chairperson, Stellar Search. Featured in CEO Magazine (theceo.in)

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In an exclusive conversation, Shailja Dutt, Founder & Chairperson of Stellar Search. Featured in YouTube

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Winning Stroke: Interview with Shailja Dutt, Founder & Chairperson, Stellar Search. Featured in BW People

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Work History

2-2002
Founder & Chairperson at Stellar Search
2-1998
Managing Director at Stellar Search
8-2020
Founder at LimeLitt
1-2026
Founder and Host at The Good Parent
1995 - 1998
Consultant at Amrop India

Education

1994 - 1995
MBA from International Management Institute (IMI)
1987 - 1990
B.A. Hons. from Lady Shriram College

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Exp : 31 Location : Delhi, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & Chairperson at Stellar Search
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Insights For Selling To Shailja

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shailja 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 Shailja

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shailja move?

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

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

You And Shailja

Personality Compatibility


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