A Day in the Life of a VP Business Development at Propy
A VP of Business Development at Propy starts the day with a focus on well-being before tackling urgent matters, scheduling important meetings that "require...thinking more" for the mornings, then dedicating afternoons to team support, ensuring everything is on track. The role also involves travel for in-person meetings and conferences, requiring the same daily management on the road.
Business Development, Leadership, Team Management, Client Relations, Time Management
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Tanya Solati
VP Business Development
Propy
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
University of Miami MSF
Finance
Education, Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Business Strategy
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Prioritizes wellbeing by starting the day with a phone-free 10-minute walk before checking emails or addressing urgent tasks.
2. Schedules important meetings requiring more focused thinking in the mornings, such as meetings with clients or investors.
3. Dedicates the afternoons to supporting the team, ensuring they have the resources they need and maintaining open communication.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a VP of business development look like?
I like to wake up without my phone, but that's not always the case because I need it. The first thing I do when I wake up is brush my teeth and go for a 10-minute walk before I check my phone. I've realized this is better for my well-being.
Then I would check my phone. If there's anything urgent, I'll start working on it. If not, I'll go through my emails to make sure everything is good and answered.
I like to schedule meetings that require more thinking in the mornings, as that's when I find myself most active and thinking. So in the morning, I usually have important meetings with clients or investors.
Towards the afternoon, I complete any tasks I have to do, respond to emails, or reach out to people. In the afternoon, I also spend my time focusing on my team and ensuring they have everything they need. I like to talk to my team almost every day to make sure they feel heard and that I'm available to help if needed.
Pretty much, I spend my afternoons with my team, making sure everything is working and going as it should. That's my day-to-day schedule when I'm not traveling. When I am traveling, I try to manage everything I mentioned, with all my meetings happening in person at conferences or other events.