Tamara Van der Elst

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DISC Type : cs

Learning Portfolio Lead at RELEVANCE

’s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands

Overview

Tamara van der Elst is a Learning Portfolio Lead at RELEVANCE, focused on developing coherent learning pathways and aligning programs with strategic priorities. She has extensive experience in education and L&D.

She is the owner of Bloom Consult, where she provides coaching and advisory services in learning and development, and has a unique interest in Feng Shui.

Tamara holds a Masters degree from Bournemouth University and a Diplom Betriebswirtin from Hochschule Heilbronn.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

Unexpressive

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Learning & Development
As Learning Portfolio Lead at RELEVANCE and owner of Bloom Consult, she is responsible for developing learning portfolios and advising on L&D strategies.
Coaching & Mentoring
Her roles at Bloom Consult, HAS green academy, and Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen all involve coaching and mentoring individuals and groups.
Curriculum Development
She has experience as a senior advisor for education development, including new curriculum and competency-based education at HAS green academy.

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Work History

1-2026
Learning Portfolio Lead at RELEVANCE
8-2022 - 8-2024
Projectleider, Hogeschooldocent en adviseur at HAS green academy
2015 - 1-2026
Eigenaar at Bloom Consult
2009 - 2015
Docent, Coach en Consultant at Freelancer
2003 - 2008
Hogeschooldocent marketing at Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen

Education

1994 - 1994
Diplom Betriebswirtin / M.A. from Hochschule Heilbronn - Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Informatik
1993 - 1994
Master's degree M.A. from Bournemouth University

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Insights For Selling To Tamara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tamara is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tamara

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tamara move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Tamara take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Tamara

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