Unlock Performance Skills for Your 2021 Sales Growth

Unlock Performance Skills for Your 2021 Sales Growth

Throughout this year, Lynn Whitbeck and Patrick Carter shared their 11 power skills – outlined in the acronym of PERFORMANCE skills – readying you to see sales growth in 2021. Find out how it all ties together in this final installment of the series, but moreover, discover how you can carry these insights into a successful new year. Listen to …

Skill 11 - Why Exchanging Information Will Improve Your Success - Patrick Carter

Skill #11 – Why Exchanging Information Will Improve Your Success

Early this year, Patrick Carter and Lynn Whitbeck began their incredibly valuable “PERFORMANCE” in Sales series, and somehow, it’s already coming to a close! Over the last several months, these two sales experts have taught us their top sales power skills, as illustrated by their “PERFORMANCE” acronym. We’ve already explored the first ten letters – “Problem Solving,” “Engagement,” “Resilience,” “Flexibility,” …

Skill #10 - Energize Strong Outcomes with Proactive Collaboration -- Patrick Carter

Skill #10 – Energize Strong Outcomes with Proactive Collaboration

Can you believe we’ve already reached the penultimate letter of Patrick Carter and Lynn Whitbeck’s “PERFORMANCE” in Sales series? Over the last several months, these two sales experts have taught us their top sales power skills, as illustrated by their “PERFORMANCE” acronym. So far, we’ve explored the first nine letters – “Problem Solving,” “Engagement,” “Resilience,” “Flexibility,” “Originality,” “Resourcefulness,” “Magnate,” “Agility,” …

Is Your Skill-Set Actually Future-Proof?

Is Your Skillset Actually Future-Proof?

It has been a rough few months. The COVID-19 pandemic, the worst global health crisis since the 1918 Spanish Flu, has killed over half a million people and infected many, many more. Unfortunately, that’s not all. The epidemic has also devastated the business world and left thousands out of a job. The present and near future look bleak for many. …

Skill #9 - The Negotiation: Secret Edge to Reach Shared Benefits

Skill #9 – The Negotiation: Secret Edge to Reach Shared Benefits

Fall is here and that means renewed learning! For the last several months, sales leader Patrick Carter and our CEO Lynn Whitbeck have been working through their 12-part series, diving into the top sales power skills, as illustrated by their “PERFORMANCE” acronym. So far, we’ve explored the first eight letters – “Problem Solving,” “Engagement,” “Resilience,” “Flexibility,” “Originality,” “Resourcefulness,” “Magnate,” and …

Skill #8 - How to Use Agility to Pivot and Share New Wins

Skill #8 – How to Use Agility to Pivot and Share New Wins

Summer is winding down and school is back in session, and what better time to learn is there than now? For the last several months, sales leader Patrick Carter and our CEO Lynn Whitbeck have been working through their 12-part series highlighting the top sales power skills, illustrated by their “PERFORMANCE” acronym. By now, we’ve explored the first seven letters …

Skill #7 - How a Magnate Empowers Motivation and Growth - Patrick Carter

Skill #7 – How a Magnate Empowers Motivation and Growth

Though we’ve been stuck inside a lot more this year than usual, it’s been a great opportunity for learning. For the last several months, sales leader Patrick Carter and our CEO Lynn Whitbeck have been working through their 12-part series highlighting the top sales power skills, illustrated by their “PERFORMANCE” acronym. So far, we’ve explored the first six letters – …

Skill #6 - Being Resourceful is Proven to Easily Advance Your Career

Skill #6 – Being Resourceful is Proven to Easily Advance Your Career

All this year, sales leader Patrick Carter and our CEO Lynn Whitbeck have been working through their 12-part series highlighting the top sales power skills, illustrated by their “PERFORMANCE” acronym. We’ve already explored the first five letters – “Problem Solving,” “Engagement,” “Resilience,” “Flexibility,” and “Originality” – and now the duo are back to discuss the second R, this time standing …

How to Develop a Winning Freelancing Career

How to Develop a Winning Freelancing Career

Have you ever thought freelancing might be the right career path for you? How do you go about it and find success? We at Petite2Queen had the pleasure of speaking with Gertrude Nonterah all about what it takes to be a successful freelancer. A freelancer herself, Gertrude – Gee for short – hosts the Create & Prosper podcast, published a …

Skill #5 - How to Find Courage to Seek and Leverage Originality

Skill #5 – How to Find Courage to Seek and Leverage Originality

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 …

Skill #4 Bonus- How to Demonstrate Genuine Respect Using Flexibility Power Skill

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 …

How to Propel Your Leadership Skills to the Next Level

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 With Flexibility -- Patrick Carter

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? …

Skill #3 Bonus- 10 Ways Resilience is an Advantage in Harsh Circumstances -- Patrick Carter

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 …

Skill #3 - How Resilience Inspires Breakthrough Opportunities - Patrick Carter

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 …

Skill #2 – How Engagement Expands Your Prosperity - with Patrick Carter

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 Find a Mentor Who Will Change Your Life - with Tatia Zuloaga

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

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 …