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Sales has undergone many changes over the decades, and it’s important to continuously incorporate new trends in order to maximize your success. In the past twenty years, your business’s online presence has become more important than ever. But even so, many small businesses don’t know how best to attract their customers. We spoke with John Vuong about how you can …
Most of us grapple with a certain amount of stress, overwhelm, and self-doubt in our careers — even those who have attained high positions and look successful. But to truly feel successful and happy, we need to have the confidence to go after what we want, regardless of the fears holding us back. How can you gain more confidence and …
Millions of people have a chronic illness, and yet despite how pervasive they are, many don’t know much about chronic and invisible illnesses. In our new podcast, we spoke with Wendy Bjork, who was diagnosed with MS in the 1990s. We discuss her diagnosis and life with MS, but also Wendy’s commitment to helping others with chronic and invisible illnesses. …
As we all work towards greater diversity and inclusion at work, it’s important to give some particular focus to how we interact with our LGBTQ+ colleagues. What might you be saying or doing that can be divisive or offensive? How can we instead communicate in ways that are more respectful and inclusive? Our Director of Content Rachel shares some advice …
You may have heard that podcasting has seen a huge surge in recent years. Indeed, it’s been all over the news lately, from the rising numbers of podcasts available to the huge deals some podcasters have made. But did you know that podcasting can be the key to sales success for your organization? In fact, podcasts are an excellent tool …
When we were young, most of us were told to dream big, pursue our passions, and that we could become anything we wanted to be. We had dreams of becoming astronauts or marine biologists or movie stars. But somehow, as we move into adulthood, many of us don’t end up in our dream jobs, or even in the right field. …
Trauma and burnout are serious matters, yet it can be so easy for people to push through them and ignore them, instead focusing on moving forward. But what happens when they go unchecked for too long? We spoke with Natasha C. Dewhirst, a woman who developed chronic fatigue and ended up in a wheelchair due to the burnout she’d incurred. …
Most of us are well aware that women face bigger hurdles in their path to career success. From discriminatory hiring practices to the gender wage gap to that glass ceiling in our way, there are systemic challenges blocking our way. How can women overcome these barriers, both individually and as a whole? For our new podcast, we spoke with our …
The sales career path has been historically dominated by men, but women are catching up within the field. Despite seemingly requiring “masculine” characteristics to do well, how can women see sales success on their own terms? Lynn spoke with Laura Stewart, the Director of Sales and Marketing at REC, about how ladies can “woman up” to attain sales wins and …
We all know that money plays a major role in our lives, and yet so many us, especially women, don’t have a good relationship with it. In a society that often discourages financial discussions, many of us struggle with our own money and don’t know how to make the best financial choices. And that doesn’t just impact us as individuals; …
Getting a good job and advancing in your career is a challenge for most people, but it is especially so for people in or at risk of falling into poverty. How can at-risk women gain the skills they need? How can they balance tough family situations with a grueling work schedule? We spoke with Dara Koenig about how we can …
Anyone who works in sales knows that the sales cycle can be pretty long. Depending on your industry, it can take weeks, months, or even years to earn new clients’ trust and finally make the sale. But is there a way you can shorten that sales cycle? Indeed, there is. In our new podcast, Lynn speaks with Josh Elledge of …
Have you ever noticed the tendency that women have of tearing down other women? Perhaps it’s a colleague competing with you at work, or maybe a friend who tries to one you up. Whatever the situation, it can sting. Why do women do this to each other? And moreover, how we can overcome this bad habit and start being kinder …
For many of us, from the time we’re in high school, we’re taught the value of making a career plan. Whether it’s a five-year plan or a 10-year plan, we learn that looking to and preparing for the future will help us in getting there. As we move into adulthood and start developing our careers, though, career planning continues to …
For many of us, it’s hard to carve out me-time away from work. But no matter how busy you are at your job — including if you’re an entrepreneur — you still can and should make time for yourself. That may be easier said than done. Luckily, our special guest Breanna Gunn shared her top tips to excel in your …
We’re nearly a month into the new year, and many of us have already added our resolutions and goals into our schedules… and promptly found that we’ve overstuffed our calendars. If you ever feel the strain of trying to squeeze in too much each day, you might wonder how you can finally make a schedule that works for you. How …
For the last several years – and especially since the pandemic hit in early 2020 – businesses have been trending towards a digital workforce. But for your digital business to be successful, you’ll need to know what does and doesn’t work for the online setting. How do you manage a fully digital business, with employees who telecommute from around the …
Welcome to a new year full of possibilities — both for yourself and for your sales. You can start 2021 right by giving your LinkedIn page a refresh! In our new podcast, Lynn Whitbeck and our returning guest Patrick Carter share tips on how to improve your LinkedIn profile, what and how often to post in your feed, and how …
Burnout has been a major topic in recent years, and no wonder: A growing percentage of people – notably millennial women – are experiencing burnout. In this hard-working, always-on society, how can we overcome burnout, gain more energy, and get a little balance into our lives? In our new podcast, we spoke with Sabrina Runbeck on ways to solve burnout …
It’s been said that we currently live in an extroverted society, and from this introvert’s perspective, that seems pretty accurate! But although it may feel like you need to be (or act like) an extrovert to excel in school, work, and life generally, introverts are actually powerful and valuable. Indeed, introverts have unique skills that set them up to succeed …