Vanessa Lui

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Head of Growth and Partnerships at MyLife Community Housing

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Vanessa is a strategic senior leader with over 25 years in the human services sector, specializing in NDIS, SDA, and SIL services. As the Head of Growth and Partnerships at MyLife Community Housing, she focuses on strategic projects and building referral relationships. She holds an MBA from AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

Deeply committed to her community, Vanessa is actively involved with the Inner West Disability Forum and organizes events for the International Day of People with Disability. Her recent activities include hosting fundraisers, information sessions, and community celebrations, demonstrating a clear passion for giving back and supporting others.

Interestingly, she has been part of a "face painting duo" at a community event celebrating people with disabilities.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Disability Housing
Her career of over 25 years is dedicated to NDIS, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), and Supported Independent Living (SIL) services.
Strategic Partnerships
In her role as Head of Growth and Partnerships, she is responsible for generating leads and building key referral relationships in the sector.
Community Engagement
She actively participates in and helps organize local events like the Inner West Disability Forum and International Day of People with Disability.

Media Appearances

Vanessa has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Head of Growth and Partnerships at MyLife Community Housing
4-2025
Head of Growth and Partnerships at MyLife Housing
2-2025 - 4-2025
Business Development Consultant at MyLife Housing
7-2023 - 12-2024
Head of Business Development at Possability
11-2022 - 7-2023
Program Manager at Possability

Education

1-2025 - 1-2027
Master of Business Administration - MBA from AGSM @ UNSW Business School
2003 - 2006
Masters of Education from Australian Catholic University

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Exp : 6 Location : Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Growth and Partnerships at MyLife Community Housing
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Insights For Selling To Vanessa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vanessa is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vanessa

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vanessa move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Vanessa take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Vanessa

Personality Compatibility


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