Podcast

  • Ep 36: Fail Fast, Fail Forward: The Key to Thriving in High-Pressure Sales and Leadership

    Ep 36: Fail Fast, Fail Forward: The Key to Thriving in High-Pressure Sales and Leadership

    Timestamps: 02:24 From Cricket to Tech Sales: A Journey of Serendipity 02:59 Why Team Sports Prepare You for Business (More Than You Think) 04:31 The Pivot to Tech Sales: A Lucky Break or a Calculated Move? 05:49 From Sales Rep to Leader: The Mental Shift 07:27 The Art of Building High-Performance Teams 09:30 How to…

  • Ep 35: Video, Social Selling and Authentic Leadership Insights From The Front Lines

    Ep 35: Video, Social Selling and Authentic Leadership Insights From The Front Lines

    Timestamps: 02:35 The Early Influence of Kung Fu 05:48 Karate as a Life-Changing Decision 07:30 Applying Martial Arts Discipline in Sales 08:46 Embracing the Beginner’s Mindset 12:16 The Importance of Situational Awareness in Sales 13:40 The Birth of the Roving Reporter: A Social Selling Experiment 15:36 Harnessing the Power of Video Content 17:00 Overcoming the…

  • Ep 34: Beyond the Hype: How AI is Transforming Business—and Why Human Touch is Key

    Ep 34: Beyond the Hype: How AI is Transforming Business—and Why Human Touch is Key

    Timestamps: 01:35 The Journey Begins: Learning from Mistakes 02:30 The Power of Serendipity: When One Door Closes 03:34 Early Lessons: The Importance of Humility and Resilience 05:16 Embracing Change: Moving Beyond Comfort Zones 05:41 The Game Changer: Lessons from AWS 21:56 The Future is AI: Why I’m Betting on the Next Decade 34:13 Adapting to…

  • Ep 33: Leading with Purpose: How to Navigate Uncertainty, Change and Growth

    Ep 33: Leading with Purpose: How to Navigate Uncertainty, Change and Growth

    Timestamps: 01:19 The Unplanned Path: From Big Names to High-Growth Startups 03:03 Learning from the Giants: The Benefits of Big Company Experience 04:13 Managing Yourself: The Foundation of Leadership 07:01 Playing the Long Game: Balancing Sprints with Sustainability 10:32 Building Cross-Functional Cohesion: The Power of Teaming 14:58 Leading with Purpose: Connecting the Dots for Your…

  • Ep 32: From Expectation to Achievement: How I Landed My Dream Sales Leadership Role

    Ep 32: From Expectation to Achievement: How I Landed My Dream Sales Leadership Role

    Timestamps: 01:56 Meeting Kwame: The Unannounced Visit 05:32  The Power of Consistent Daily Action 07:49  Building Confidence Through Commitment 10:28 Overcoming Challenges During the Career Break 13:37 The Athlete’s Mindset: Training for Success  15:49 The Role of Mentorship and Networking About Kwame Aforo-Addo: Kwame Aforo-Addo is a Sales Leader at UKG software, a 3rd Degree Black Belt, and a…

  • Ep 31: From AE to APAC Sales Director: Fail, Learn and Grow

    Ep 31: From AE to APAC Sales Director: Fail, Learn and Grow

    Timestamps: 03:40 Tanya Neary’s Visionary Journey  05:49 Identifying the Market Gap  07:57 Encouraging Innovation Through Failure 09:11 Nurturing a Strong Company Culture 10:28 Navigating Challenges with Resilience  14:22 Global Expansion Strategies 21:23 Embracing Change and Adaptability About Tanya Neary: Tanya Neary is the Senior Director, New Business APAC at Culture Amp, an Aussie StartUp that grew…

  • Ep 30: Breaking Barriers: From HR to Sales Leadership

    Ep 30: Breaking Barriers: From HR to Sales Leadership

    Timestamps: 00:44 From HR to Sales: The Initial Leap 02:53 Overcoming Early Challenges in Sales 05:04 Gender Dynamics in the New Business Team 07:28 The Drive to Leadership 08:59 Leading Diversity Initiatives at Google 11:42 Addressing Challenges in Scaling Organisations 18:41 The Importance of Sponsorship and Retention 20:51 Creating an Environment for Progression About Emma Cahalane: Emma Cahalane is a high-performance…

  • Ep 29: Mastering Sales Forecasting: From Anxiety to Accuracy

    Ep 29: Mastering Sales Forecasting: From Anxiety to Accuracy

    Timestamps: 01:10 John Moran’s Journey: From Sales Rep to CEO 02:21 The Core Challenges in Sales Forecasting 05:25 Symptoms of Poor Forecasting on Organisations and Leaders 08:24 The Importance of Training 12:17 The Role of Models and Technology 21:42 Building a Predictable and Accurate Forecasting System About John Moran: John Moran is the CEO of prevu.ai, an…

  • Ep 28: From Startup to Scaleup: How to Make Revenue Flow Fast

    Ep 28: From Startup to Scaleup: How to Make Revenue Flow Fast

    Timestamps: 01:06  The People Factor: Finding the Right Talent 01:50 Identifying and Serving the Right Customers 12:31 Enhancing Collaboration for Better Execution 18:31 Traits of Successful Employees in Scale-Up Environments 20:59 Product Market Fit and Customer Alignment About Brett Stephenson:  In the high-octane world of startups and scale-ups, revenue growth is the ultimate goal, but…

  • Ep 27: How VPs Can Drive Revenue by Building 360 Degree Relationships with CROs and Teams

    Ep 27: How VPs Can Drive Revenue by Building 360 Degree Relationships with CROs and Teams

    Timestamps: 00:38 The Many Faces of a VP: Understanding the Role 02:25 Climbing the Leadership Ladder: From Level 1 to Level 3 03:39 The Transformative Power of Coaching in Leadership 06:51 Building Followership: The Heart of Effective Leadership 10:09 The Critical Role of Strategic Conversations 13:10 The Delicate Balance of Communication and Influence 15:48 Building…