Our CEO Lynn Whitbeck and sales leader Patrick Carter and have been working through their new 12-part series highlighting the top sales power skills, illustrated by their “PERFORMANCE” acronym. Following discussions of the first four letters – “Problem Solving,” “Engagement,” “Resilience,” and “Flexibility” – the duo have reunited for letter #5: “Originality.” We’ve all heard how valuable it is to …
How to Overcome Trauma and Improve in Love and Life
Most of us have faced some traumas in our life, and these can manifest in our relationships, affecting who we partner with and how the relationship works out. In our new interview, we spoke with Riana Milne about how you can identify and overcome traumas and improve in love and life. Riana is a licensed mental health counselor, certified mindfulness …
How to Upgrade Your Mindset and Transform Belief into Success
Believe it or not, a lot of our professional success comes from our own business mindset. Sometimes we hold ourselves back or don’t position ourselves for career growth. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. What if we could change that negative mindset to one, instead, of success? We recently spoke with author and podcaster Holly Worton about how …
Skill #4 Bonus: How to Demonstrate Genuine Respect Using Flexibility Power Skill
For the past few months, sales leader Patrick Carter and our CEO Lynn Whitbeck have been working through their new 12-part series all about sales power skills, as explained through their “PERFORMANCE” acronym. We’ve learned all about the first four letters – “Problem Solving,” “Engagement,” “Resilience,” and “Flexibility” – and this week, the duo are offering a bonus episode. Flexibility …
What is it Like to be an Immigrant in America Today?
America is a nation of immigrants, and we welcome people from all over the world. But the last several years have been especially turbulent for our immigrants. What is it like to be an immigrant here today? We spoke with Irina VanPatten, originally from Moldova, about her own experiences and her new book on this subject. Her recently published book, …
How to Propel Your Leadership Skills to the Next Level
Earning role of leadership in your career is a goal many of us have, and rising up in your organization can be a source of great pride. But what if your promotion to a more influential position has you feeling nervous and underqualified? What if you feel that you lack management skills? Don’t worry! We spoke with leadership coach Grace …
Skill #4 – How to Boost Connectivity Through Flexibility
Sales leader Patrick Carter and our CEO Lynn Whitbeck have been working through their new 12-part series all about sales power skills, explained through their “PERFORMANCE” acronym. Following discussions of the first three letters – “Problem Solving,” “Engagement,” and “Resilience” – the duo are now back to discuss the fourth letter: “Flexibility.” Why is flexibility so important as a professional? …
What is Emotional Eating and How Can You Overcome It?
Many of us struggle with our weight, sometimes leading to lower confidence or insecurity about our appearance. Why is it so hard to maintain a specific weight? For many, it comes down to emotional eating. We spoke with Renée Jones about this and how she has developed a method that tackles that fundamental issue. After 40 years of trying various …
How to Transcend Your Circumstances and Attain Success
If you’re like us, you aim for success in your career. But your journey may come with a variety of roadblocks and setbacks, and it can be hard to transcend your circumstances and achieve your goals. If you’re struggling on your way to the top, you’re not alone. We spoke with Lisa Fabrega, a leadership coach who has worked with …
10 Ways Resilience is an Advantage in Harsh Circumstances
Three weeks ago, sales leader Patrick Carter and Petite2Queen’s own Lynn Whitbeck shared a podcast all about “Resilience,” and how it is a skill you need to thrive in your sales career. It’s part of their “PERFORMANCE” in Sales power skills series. Before they continue on to the fourth letter in that acronym, Lynn and Patrick decided to offer a …
How to Get Unstuck in Life and Find Success and Happiness
Many people reach a point in their lives where they feel stuck. We’ve all been there: feeling trapped and like we can’t see a path forward. But you can move past this. Following a recent podcast about overcoming addiction, Dr. Cali Estes returns for our latest conversation, this time about how to get unstuck and move forward to find happiness …
Skill #3 – How Resilience Inspires Breakthrough Opportunities
In February, sales leader Patrick Carter joined our CEO Lynn Whitbeck to introduce their new 12-part series. In that first episode, Patrick and Lynn revealed their acronym, “PERFORMANCE,” highlighting the top 11 power skills you need to boost your sales career. Following discussions of the first two letters – “Problem Solving” and “Engagement” – the duo are now back to …
How to Recover From Addiction and Get Your Life Back
So many people suffer from an addiction, or have a loved one who does. And yet, despite the numerous people facing addiction, it’s not something people always feel comfortable talking about or know how to discuss. Moreover, it can be incredibly difficult to overcome, and when treatments and attempts at quitting don’t work, what do you do? We spoke with …
How to Find Your Career Fit With a Little Recruiting Help
Have you ever wondered how to get your dream job? Maybe you’ve wondered how you can figure out what career path is best for you. Or perhaps you’ve thought about working with a recruiter, but don’t know what to expect. If any of those sound like you, be sure to listen to our new podcast! We spoke with Brianna Rooney, …
Skill #2 – How Engagement Expands Your Prosperity
Last month, sales leader Patrick Carter joined our CEO Lynn Whitbeck to introduce their new 12-part series. In that first episode, Patrick and Lynn revealed their acronym, “PERFORMANCE,” highlighting the top 11 power skills you need to boost your sales career. Following a discussion of “Problem Solving” earlier this month, the duo are back to discuss the second letter, “Engagement.” …
How to Attain the Life You Desire, Because It’s Real and Waiting
We all have desires, but turning our dreams into reality can be tricky. It’s something nearly all of us have faced, and something our guest, Piper Lauri Salogga, has worked to understand. In our latest podcast, we learn how the life you desire is real and waiting… and how you can finally get there. Piper is the founder of Beauty …
How to Find a Mentor Who Will Change Your Life
Why should you have a mentor? How can you go about finding the right person and asking them to help guide your career? We spoke with Tatia Zuloaga, a mentor relationships expert, to find out. Tatia co-founded Upnotch to encourage mentorships in the Seattle community, and she shared her invaluable advice in our latest podcast interview. We’ve all heard of …
Skill #1 – Problem Solving Your Way to Success
In our last sales podcast, sales leader Patrick Carter joined our CEO Lynn Whitbeck for the first installment of a new 12-part series. That episode introduced their acronym, “PERFORMANCE,” highlighting the top 11 power skills you need to boost your sales career. Today, Patrick and Lynn dive into that first P in PERFORMANCE: Problem Solving. What do you do when …
How Being Selectively Selfish Will Boost Your Productivity and Save Time
Last year, we had the pleasure of speaking with LM Bennett about how to get your ish together – inspired by her book, Get Your Ish Together: A Workbooks for the Purpose-Driven Life. So we were more than happy to have LM back for another discussion. In our new podcast, we spoke about time management – an issue many of …
How 11 Power Skills Will Swiftly Boost Your Career
In 2019, we were glad to have sales leader Patrick Carter join us for a podcast about the retail apocalypse. That discussion went so well that we now get Patrick back for a whole 12-part series! To kick off this series, he and our CEO Lynn introduce listeners to the 11 power skills you need to boost your sales career. …