Executive Development: It’s Not Me…It’s Them
Recently, I began coaching a bright, articulate head of M&A…
Executive Development: Great Coaching Moments
From great teachers we're moving to great coaching moments:
A…
My Third Lesson in Selling
Having moved on from the insurance world to the world of training…
My Second Lesson in Selling
In my last blog post, I spoke about my first sales manager, the…
Take Two of These and Call Me in the Morning
Often clients request training on their "Pitch Decks," meaning…
Sales Training Tip: Do YOU Know Why You’re Meeting?
We can't manage the outcome of a client meeting, we can manage…
My Fast Company Article on Heroes vs. Champions
Rainmakers, aka Heroes, have been neglected as potential coaches.…
Leadership Tips: Lessons from The Stones and Columbo
Client follow up and persistence are great skills leaders can…
Sales Tip: Deeper into Client Research
Client research has been my theme the last few weeks. In my last…
Stop Selling Yourself First!
I’ve noticed something over the years: the higher someone climbs in an organization, the less they need to talk about themselves. That may sound counterintuitive, especially when you’re interviewing for a leadership role or presenting to senior executives. Most people believe those moments are their opportunity to showcase every accomplishment on their résumé. I coach […]