Vidya Prakash

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director - Schnell Ventures at Schnell Ventures

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Vidya Prakash is the Co-Founder and Director of Schnell Ventures, an executive search firm. With over 25 years of experience, she is an industry veteran specializing in C-Suite and leadership appointments across the consumer, retail, services, shipping, and manufacturing sectors. She holds a Master of Science from the University of Rajasthan.

An avid global traveler, Vidyas journeys have taken her from the salt flats of Bolivia to the streets of Tokyo, giving her a broad perspective on different cultures. She is also passionate about music, an interest she pursued further by taking a sabbatical from her corporate career.

She began her professional journey with research on birds before transitioning into the corporate world.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Believer

Big Picture Person

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Recruitment
As a Co-Founder of an executive search firm with 25+ years of experience, she specializes in placing C-Suite and other senior leadership talent.
Consultative Search
Her professional philosophy is to operate in a consultative mode, coaching both clients and candidates to ensure successful, long-term placements.
Global Travel
Described as an avid traveler, she has explored diverse global locations from Bolivia to Japan, reflecting a deep interest in different cultures and perspectives.

Media Appearances

Vidya has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2021
Director - Schnell Ventures at Schnell Ventures
9-2013 - 3-2020
Executive Director - Chennai at RGF Executive Search
7-2003 - 3-2020
Partner & Location Head - Chennai at Stanton Chase International

Education

1986 - 1988
M.Sc from University of Rajasthan
1974 - 1983
H.Sc from Sophia, Jaipur

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Insights For Selling To Vidya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vidya is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vidya

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vidya move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Vidya take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Vidya

Personality Compatibility


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