In this episode of the K2 Sales Podcast, host Karen Kelly discusses the importance of mental health, emphasizing the impact it has both in life and in sales. Karen shares personal experiences and insights on 'holding space' for others, encouraging genuine check-ins with team members, friends, and loved ones. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing their feelings. Additionally, Karen offers practical tips on practicing gratitude and grounding oneself in nature. This episode aims to create awareness and promote open conversations around mental health, particularly in breaking the stigma associated with male mental health.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:16 The Importance of Mental Health

02:39 Holding Space for Others

03:22 Personal Story: The Power of Holding Space

08:23 Practical Tips for Mental Well-being

12:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this engaging podcast episode, host Karen welcomes Colleen Stanley to discuss the crucial role of emotional intelligence (EI) amidst the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the sales industry. Colleen shares insights from her books, emphasizing the importance of empathy, self-awareness, and other soft skills for sales professionals and leaders. They explore practical strategies for integrating EI into everyday sales practices, overcoming the 'knowing and doing' gap, and fostering a balanced, human-centric approach in a technologically advanced world.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote

00:42 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Sales

02:10 Understanding Emotional Triggers and Execution

04:40 Empathy and Self-Awareness in Sales

07:10 The Role of Reflection and Self-Improvement

09:16 Accountability and Ownership in Sales

14:27 Balancing Technology and Human Impact

17:15 Leadership and Delegation Skills

25:34 Defining Honesty in Leadership

25:46 Living Your Values

26:08 Creating a Culture of Candor

28:06 Onboarding and Emotional Intelligence

29:48 Teaching Empathy in Sales

31:45 The Myth of Multitasking

33:24 Self-Awareness and Empathy

34:27 Slowing Down to Speed Up

38:03 Morning Rituals for Success

43:54 Aligning Actions with Purpose

45:48 Balancing AI and EI in Sales

48:11 Final Thoughts and Resources

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In this this solo episode, originally aired in April 2024, Karen shares the Importance of Slowing down to Speed up.

This truly can be applied anywhere in life and have benefits, however she focuses on our Mindset, Strategic Account mapping and preparing for discovery in the sales environment.

Starting with us first, look inward, take control of how we show up. Check-in with ourselves first. What do we need? How can we avoid being re-active?

How can we take a non traditional approach to assessing our accounts? Looking beyond the title and zooming out. Thinking creatively, considering the person, what would motivate them to be part of your initiative? How are they measured?

Finally discovery is strategic. What outcome am I looking for? What information do I require, what questions do I need to ask?

When we slow down, we see gaps that perhaps weren’t there. Gaps that bleed in to other areas/ departments. We move from finding an isolated issue into solving business challenges, elevating our position from vendor to partner. This does not come to those who do to slow down to assess prior to acting.

Checking in with Ourselves (00:01:12)

Importance of self-awareness and purpose in sales, with tips for showing up authentically.

Strategic Account Planning (00:02:08)

Encouragement to think outside the box, expand the traditional approach, and be intentional in account mapping.

Conducting Discovery Conversations (00:09:23)

Emphasis on slowing down, asking meaningful questions, and building trust to uncover challenges and motivations effectively.

Slowing Down for Better Results (00:18:11)

Karen discusses the benefits of slowing down, connecting emotionally, and driving results through people rather than relying solely on scorecards.

Importance of Self-Check (00:18:11)

Karen emphasizes the need to look inward and consider what can be done to slow down in order to speed up for better sales results

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Courageous Leadership and Creative Self-Disruption in Sales

Join host Karen Kelly in this enlightening episode of the K2 sales podcast as she converses with Bernadette McClelland on navigating 2024's economic landscape with courage and self-disruption. Bernadette introduces her three-step 'deliberate disruption model' - identity, intention, and iteration - urging sales leaders to inspire their teams by embracing discomfort and an anti-fragile mindset. They emphasize the importance of aligning one's head, heart, and gut to thrive in today's brittle, anxious, non-linear, and incomprehensible world. Listen as they discuss practical strategies for living in the present, enhancing creativity, and maintaining mental well-being, while also balancing professional roles with personal identities. Discover how even significant setbacks can act as catalysts for growth and transformation, all through the power of perspective and intentional leadership.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:28 Guest Introduction: Bernadette McClelland
04:24 The Essence of Disruption
05:37 Navigating the VUCA and BANI Economies
10:50 The Deliberate Disruption Model
15:53 Reframing Problems as Situations
23:10 Aligning Head, Heart, and Gut
25:03 Techniques for Type A Leaders to Trust Themselves
26:19 Understanding the Brain's Need for Downtime
27:18 The Importance of Creativity in Leadership
27:54 Balancing Empathy and Technology in Sales
28:24 Inspiration and Ideation Mapping
28:48 Accessing Creativity Through Downtime
29:30 The Role of Leaders in Encouraging Downtime
29:43 The Fallacy of the Grind Mentality
31:11 Combining Impact and Risk in Leadership
34:02 Trusting Your Gut in Sales
36:52 Developing Leadership Identity
38:23 The Importance of Significance and Fulfillment
40:28 Balancing Different Parts of Your Identity
43:00 Final Thoughts on Disruptive Leadership

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In this enlightening episode, author Jamie Diglio, known for 'Moneyball Leadership', joins the discussion to delve into the intricacies of effective leadership. Jamie sheds light on transitioning from stress-induced 'war rooms' to goal-oriented 'win rooms', personalizing leadership, and valuing self-awareness and authenticity. Key highlights include understanding individual communication needs through the Platinum Rule, the new ROI (return on interactions), and embracing vulnerability and self-compassion for personal growth. Practical tips on effective team interactions, breathing techniques to manage stress, and transforming self-doubt into success are shared, ensuring leaders can truly connect, inspire, and lead their teams to optimal performance.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:30 The Journey to Writing a Book

00:56 TEDx Talk and the Concept of War Room vs. Win Room

01:57 Understanding Leadership and Personal Growth

05:33 The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership

06:44 Measuring What Matters: The New ROI

12:14 Discovering Hidden Value and Strengths

17:03 The Platinum Rule and Effective Communication

23:59 The Impact of Authentic Leadership on Teams

28:26 Understanding Leadership Faults

28:49 The Importance of Awareness

28:59 Ego vs. Mission-Driven Leadership

29:52 The Cost of Being Right

30:29 Shifting from War Room to Win Room

31:06 Breaking Negative Thought Patterns

31:52 Coaching for Success

32:57 Defining Success and Gathering Feedback

33:54 The Power of Breath Work and Data

35:24 Aligning Values with Actions

37:00 The Role of Compassion and Grace

37:23 The Practice of Shifting Mindsets

37:50 Focusing on Desired Outcomes

38:52 The Importance of Clarity and Familiarity

39:33 Taking the First Step Towards Change

42:03 The Impact of Internal Alignment

42:56 The Journey of Self-Discovery

45:29 Learning from Inspirational Leaders

45:49 The Power of Authentic Leadership

49:22 Creating Winning Conversations

50:24 The Value of Consultative Leadership

51:37 Connecting with Jamie

52:24 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Connect with Jaime:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimediglio/

https://www.infirstconsulting.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viXdeKVLwXo

https://www.instagram.com/winroomcoach/

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Have you heard speakers say they are in “flow" and wonder, what does that mean?

When time stands still, we are in your zone of genius and the words flow out of us effortlessly.

Sounds great, doesn’t it?

But how do we get there?

Tune in to the K2 Sales Podcast where I speak with @LindaUgelow confidence coach and author of Delight in the Limelight. She shares her story of how she overcame her public speaking fear and now how she helps others transform their speaking experience from dread to delight with her 3 step framework.

Much of what is holding us back are self judgement, triggers and beliefs from our past that prevent us for being free and present.

When we can work through these, we take the focus of ourselves and are in service of others. We let go of the fear of failure and comparing ourselves to others.

In this space, we become present and our nerves disappear. This allows our authenticity to be felt - it not only puts us at ease it extends to our audience.

In this episode of the K2 Sales Podcast, host Karen Kelley welcomes speaking confidence coach and author Linda Ugelow to discuss strategies for overcoming the fear of public speaking, known as glossophobia. Linda shares her personal journey from experiencing intense fear to becoming a confident speaker. She introduces her three-part framework: Reveal and Heal, Restoring Safety, and Repattern Your Habits, which helps individuals uncover and address the root causes of their speaking anxiety. The discussion also includes practical tips for engaging presentations, the importance of vocal preparation, and the positive effects of humor and authenticity in connecting with an audience. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their true selves, find their unique voice, and transform their speaking experiences.

00:00 Introduction to the K2 Sales Podcast
00:54 Overcoming Presentation Anxiety with Linda Ugelow
04:29 Linda's Journey: From Fear to Confidence
10:08 The Inner Freedom Framework
17:07 Practical Tips for Public Speaking
27:18 Acknowledging Others Without Self-Deprecation
27:44 The Power of Voice and Presence
29:22 Repatterning Habits for Effective Communication
32:27 Eliciting Emotions in Your Audience
38:04 Practical Tips for Presentations
43:53 Embracing Authenticity and Freedom
49:00 The Role of Humor in Presentations
50:43 Conclusion and Resources

Connect with Linda

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How many of us are told to "just do it”,” lean it to our confidence", "find our voice".

But nobody tells us how.

If we are new to sales, transitioning to sales leadership or simply trying something new, we may not have the confidence required to take us to the next level.

Tune in to my solo podcast where I share 3 ways to increase our confidence that will help us become the our best version of you.

1) Mindset, what is our belief system

2) Knowing doing gap- We need to take action

3) Track and Stack- Track our progress, stack our wins

#b2bsales #confidence #salesperformance

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