Best NTT DATA Podcasts (2025)

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From the archives: Leading with humility on a global scale with Abhijit Dubey 31:37

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NTT DATA’s CEO on staying true to his values as he leads the company into the future In this episode from the archives Tammy is joined by NTT DATA’s Global CEO Abhijit Dubey. Abhijit and Tammy discuss the importance of remaining grounded as a leader and Abhijit shares tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome - yes, CEOs can experience imposter syn…

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Balancing risk and patience: With Benoit Berthoux 35:02

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Benoit Berthoux on the opportunities and risks of founding a startup in the age of AI In early 2023 Benoit Berthoux saw that generative AI was expanding possibilities for how people work. Benoit wanted to develop a tool that implemented seamlessly into their workflows instead of adding yet another tool. From this Mindy was born, helping people harn…

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Combining tech and creativity in an AI world: With Leslie Shannon 37:33

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Leslie Shannon on why if you’re trying to replicate the physical world in the digital realm you’re doing it wrong This week on Catalyst Tammy sits down with Jeopardy winner, author of Virtual Natives and Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting for Nokia, Leslie Shannon. Leslie has a deep passion for combining technology and art and is now working to …

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Excellence at Work Podcast Episode 306: From Strategy to Execution: How BTS and Sounding Board are Transforming Coaching 26:14

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In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer, engages in an insightful conversation with Katrin Mulford, SVP at BTS, and Christine Tao, Co-founder of Sounding Board. They explore the transformative impact of BTS’s acquisition of Sounding Board on leadership development and coaching. The discussion…

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AI for healthcare advocacy: With Claimable’s Alicia Graham 34:09

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Alicia Graham on how Claimable is using AI to help people appeal denied health claims Alicia Graham has seen firsthand how unjust health insurance denials have impacted people across the United States. Enter Claimable, a product that helps individuals challenge denied health claims. With an 80% success rate and a record of helping people get covera…

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Excellence at Work Episode 305: After Hours Edition – Unpopular Opinions: AI, Innovation, and the Future of Work 23:27

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Dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Rachel Bolton and Mike Cooke as they unravel the complexities of AI and its impact on the modern workplace. In this episode, they challenge conventional wisdom with unpopular opinions and explore why organizations must reinvent themselves every three years to stay relevant. Whether you're a leader loo…

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Ep.64 Team-Building for Sales Success: Supporting Your Sales Team (Strategy, Tools and Compassion) 16:24

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In this episode of the Sales SOS podcast, hosted by Liz Heiman, the discussion centers on how to build strong internal teams and roll out new initiatives effectively. Brynne Tillman, Chris Bowen, Renee Bigelow, and Mike Simmons share insights on helping sales teams adapt to change by clearly explaining the purpose behind new efforts and involving t…

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Ep.63 Team-Building for Sales Success: Getting Team Buy-in for New Initiatives 26:18

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In this episode of the Sales SOS Podcast, Liz Heiman, Brynne Tillman, Mike Simmons, Chris Bowen, Renee Bigelow, and Darryll Praill focus on building strong internal teams to support sales success. The crew shares their insights on giving sales teams the structure, resources, and support they need to perform at a high level. Topics include defining …

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Ep.62 Team-Building for Sales Success: A Day in the Life of a High-Performing Salesperson 28:15

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In this episode of the Sales SOS podcast, hosted by Liz Heiman, the spotlight is on what a typical day looks like for high-performing sales professionals and what helps them succeed. Brynne Tillman, Mike Simmons, Darryl Praill, Chris Bowen, and Renee Bigelow join the conversation to talk about the different roles in sales, from SDRs to account mana…

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Ep.61 Team-Building for Sales Success: Cross-Team Collaboration (Not Sales in Isolation) 36:48

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In this episode, Liz Heiman, Mike Simmons, Renee Bigelow, Chris Bowen, Brynne Tillman and Darryl Praill lead a conversation about the challenges of internal team dynamics across departments. They discuss common divides between teams such as sales, marketing, and production, and how leadership decisions can either reinforce or help break down those …

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Live from Nexus 2025: With UPS’ Sean Jantzen 32:08

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At the first ever live Catalyst event Tammy and Sean Jantzen discuss driving digital innovation at UPS Sean Jantzen is the king of shipping for shipping. 24 years ago he started out as an intern at UPS and is now the Vice President of Applications Development. In the first ever live Catalyst recording from Nexus 2025, Tammy sits down with Sean to d…

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Mindshift: On reshaping the future with Brian Solis 44:47

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Brian Solis on how purpose, curiosity and creativity will help us shape the future This week Tammy is joined by visionary futurist and digital anthropologist Brian Solis. Brian is the Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow and is one of the most interesting thinkers on how disruptive technologies like AI can impact businesses and the customer expe…

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Episode 304: From Data to Action: AI's Role in Modern Management 31:35

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In a world where data drives decisions, the latest episode of the "Excellence at Work" podcast delves into a transformative approach to leadership: AI coaching. Join Claude Werder and Gal Rimon as they explore how AI is reshaping the way frontline managers lead high-performing teams.

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Ep.60 Selling in Tough Economic Climates: Bringing Energy Back to a Struggling Team 24:07

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In this episode, Liz Heiman, Brynne Tillman, Renee Bigelow, Mike Simmons and Darryl Praill talk about how sales leaders can maintain team morale during challenging economic periods. The conversation addresses how to manage negativity, encourage engagement, and build a culture of support. The group shares ideas such as using contests, recognition ef…

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Ep.59 Selling in Tough Economic Climates: Handling Uncertainty (Tariffs, Regulations, etc) 25:37

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In this episode, Liz Heiman, Brynne Tillman, Renee Bigelow, Mike Simmons and Darryl Praill discuss the current challenges facing sales teams, including tariffs, packaging shortages, and shifts in global trade. The conversation focuses on how sales professionals can better support their customers by understanding both individual concerns and broader…

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Ep.58 Selling in Tough Economic Climates: Navigating Sales in a Down Market 28:31

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In this episode, Liz Heiman, Brynne Tillman, Renee Bigelow, Mike Simmons and Darryl Praill talk about how to approach sales during periods of economic uncertainty. They focus on the importance of empathy, understanding each client’s situation, and reinforcing relationships with existing customers. The conversation includes suggestions such as conce…

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Episode 303 - After Hours Edition: Balance is a Buzzword and Other Unpopular Opinions 27:06

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Join leadership experts Mike Cooke and Rachel Bolton as they dive into the dynamic world of leadership development and talent management. In this engaging podcast, they explore the evolving landscape of work, from the shift in employment markets to the impact of AI on jobs.

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Ep.57 Selling in Tough Economic Climates: A Winning Mindset 27:09

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In this episode, Liz Heiman leads a conversation with Brynne Tillman, Renee Bigelow, Darryl Praill, and Mike Simmons on how businesses can stay steady during economic uncertainty. The group focuses on the role of mindset, describing it as a mix of attitude, belief, and clarity. They explain how a clear structure and strong internal communication ca…

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Ep.56 Your Sales Team Isn’t Broken: Reading Buyer Signals and Closing Deals 37:43

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In this episode, Liz Heiman, Mike Simmons, Renee Bigelow and Chris Bowen talk about how to recognize and respond to sales signals. They explore how to spot signs that a potential client is ready to move forward and the role of consistent communication in building trust. The group discusses how to set clear expectations, understand timing, and follo…

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Ep.55 Your Sales Team Isn’t Broken: How Better Questions Lead to Better Sales Conversations 27:03

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In this episode, hosted by Liz Heiman and Liz Heiman featuring Brynne Tillman, Renee Bigelow, Mike Simmons and Chris bowen, the conversation centers on handling objections in sales. The crew discusses how to better understand the real concerns behind objections and respond in ways that move conversations forward. They highlight the value of social …

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Ep.54 Your Sales Team Isn’t Broken: Handling Objections with Confidence and Compassion 24:09

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In this episode, hosted by Liz Heiman and featuring Brynne Tillman, Renee Bigelow, Mike Simmons and Chris bowen, the conversation centers on handling objections in sales. The group discusses how to better understand the real concerns behind objections and respond in ways that move conversations forward. They highlight the value of social listening …

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Ep.53 Your Sales Team Isn’t Broken: Building Credibility, Earning Trust 25:52

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In this episode of the Sales SOS podcast, hosted by Liz Heiman, the focus is on how to sell during uncertain times. Guests Brynne Tillman, Mike Simmons, Renee Bigelow, and Chris Bowen share their thoughts on communicating clearly and connecting with potential clients in meaningful ways. The discussion highlights how to spark interest, share useful …

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Ep.52 Sales Leadership in a Virtual World: Leveraging Relationships or List Building 22:54

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In this episode, Liz Heiman, Brynne Tillman, Renee Bigelow, Darryl Praill, and Chris Bowen explore the challenges of leading remote sales teams and how to keep them connected. They talk about the value of regular communication, using tools like Slack to stay in touch, and making virtual meetings more interactive with features such as polls. The con…

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Ep.51 Sales Leadership in a Virtual World: Keeping Remote Teams Engaged and On Track 21:22

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In this episode, hosted by Liz Heiman, guests Brynne Tillman, Renee Bigelow, Darryl Praill, and Chris Bowen share ideas on how to run effective virtual sales meetings. The conversation covers how to avoid common missteps, set a positive tone, and keep teams involved. Suggestions include requiring video participation, using clear agendas, and encour…

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Ep50. Mastering Virtual Sales Meetings: Best Practices 19:50

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This episode of the Sales SOS podcast, hosted by Liz Heiman with guests Brynne Tillman, Darryl Praill, Renee Bigelow and, Chris Bowen focuses on what it takes to lead in a virtual sales environment. The conversation centers on building meaningful relationships and growing prospect lists. Brynne Tillman explains how LinkedIn can be used to search an…

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Ep.49 Sales Leadership in a Virtual World: Rethinking Territory Management 29:57

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This episode of the Sales SOS podcast, hosted by Liz Heiman, focuses on how sales teams are rethinking territory management. Brynne Tillman, Darryl Praill, Renee Bigelow and Chris Bowen join the conversation to share their perspectives on both traditional and virtual territory structures, the value of working existing networks, and what it takes to…

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Tag1's Complete Drupal 7 to 10/11 Data Migration Series : Expert Tips & Free E-Book 36:15

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Welcome to Tag1 Team Talks, the podcast of Tag1 Consulting. In this episode, we are excited to announce the launch of a game-changing resource: 'Migrating Your Data from Drupal 7 Site to Drupal 10 or 11' by Mauricio Dinarte. This comprehensive 31-part data migration blog series has now been packaged into a free eBook available for download. Co-host…

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Episode 302: Navigating the Future of Work 36:40

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Join leadership expert Mike Cooke and AI transformation leader David Chestnut as they dive into the revolutionary world of artificial intelligence and its impact on the future of work. In this engaging podcast, they explore the evolving landscape of AI transformation, from IBM's recent workforce changes to the emergence of agentic AI systems. With …

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The building power of AI: With Maryam Ashoori 41:27

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Dr. Maryam Ashoori on the risks and opportunities of AI Maryam Ashoori started studying AI long before it became popular. Now, as the Director of Product Management and Head of Product for IBM's watsonx.ai, Maryam is focused on delivering the best AI solutions. This week Maryam joins Tammy to talk about all things AI implementation and ethics. Mary…

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Episode 301: After Hours Edition - Leadership Unplugged 21:42

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Tune in to "Leadership Unplugged" with Mike Cooke and Rachel Bolton as they explore the future of work, leadership, and AI's impact on jobs. Gain valuable insights and actionable advice from industry experts.

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Episode 300: Navigating Change: Digital Transformation in Leadership 31:02

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In this episode of the Excellence at Work podcast, host Rachel Cooke engages with Michelle Moore, Senior VP of Leadership Assessment and Development at Gallagher, to explore the dynamic intersection of digital transformation and leadership development. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies, such as generat…

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Reinventing the healthcare experience: With Keena Patel-Moran 33:14

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Keena Patel-Moran on building a more holistic healthcare industry As a young professional Keena Patel-Moran saw firsthand how a healthcare product she developed helped save lives. Now the Healthcare and Lifesciences Industry Lead at Launch by NTT DATA, Keena is still working towards building a more human approach to healthcare. This week, Keena sit…

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Episode 299: Unlocking the Power of Learning Operations 32:36

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In this conversation, experts discuss the critical importance of Learning Operations in organizations, emphasizing its role in improving efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with business goals. They explore the challenges and opportunities within the learning and development space, particularly in the context of AI and data-driven decision-mak…

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The case for emotional intelligence: With Vlad Moskovski 40:19

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Vlad Moskovski on helping leaders tap into their emotional and somatic intelligence According to Vlad Moskovski, the thing that is transforming leadership these days is somatic intelligence, or the ability to feel and understand sensations in the body and how they relate to what we’re navigating. Vlad has been coaching CEOs and their executive team…

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The power of intentionality: With Deanna Steele 35:13

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Deanna Steele on finding joy and being deliberate with how you spend your time As Chief Information Officer at Allied Universal, Deanna Steele is at the forefront of major technological change and is a driving force for innovation. This week Deanna joins Tammy to talk not only about how to lead organizations but also how to lead ourselves. Deanna t…

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Episode 298: The Recognition Renaissance: Using Human Intelligence to Drive Talent Decisions 23:05

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In this compelling episode of Excellence at Work, David Forry sits down with Jesse Harriott, Head of Analytics at Workhuman, to explore how recognition data is revolutionizing talent intelligence. Recorded live at Workhuman Live 2025, this conversation reveals how organizations can transform simple recognition moments into strategic insights that i…

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Scaling human-centered teams: With Munawar Ahmed 33:39

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Munawar Ahmed on getting the best out of your team in high-stress situations Munawar Ahmed has a unique gift for growing teams and designing award-winning experiences at scale and has spent the last two decades working with some of the biggest companies from Verizon to Microsoft. This week Munawar joins Tammy to discuss how she helps teams reframe …

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In business to move business: With Raj Singh 33:55

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Raj Singh on leading agile teams in a slow-moving industry Raj Singh is a hands-on technology executive, he doesn't hide behind his desk he leads by example. Raj has over 28 years of experience in information and technology and is the Global CIO at Visteon Corporation, a leading automotive technology business. This week Raj joins Tammy to discuss h…

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Episode 297: AI Learning at Scale: NTT Data's Journey with CYPHER Learning 31:30

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In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer, engages in an insightful conversation with Daniel Frye, Senior Manager of Training Design at NTT Data, and Caitlin Bigsby, Director of Solution Marketing at CYPHER Learning. They explore how AI-powered learning platforms are transforming workplace trai…

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Episode 296: Scaling Skills for the Future: How AI and Simulation Are Transforming Workplace Learning 24:15

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In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Hall Group, engages in an insightful conversation with Mark Atkinson, CEO of Mursion, exploring how organizations can leverage AI-powered simulations and immersive learning technologies to scale skills development across the enterprise. The disc…

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Building the trust stack: With Rori Duboff 27:17

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Rori Duboff on how to create trust in the modern digital age For over 20 years Rori Duboff has been at the forefront of digital strategy across marketing, design and media. Throughout her time in the industry one of the main values that Rori has focused on is trust - how do we understand what is real and what is not - especially in an age of growin…

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The power of being a black-sheep: With Valentina Contini 32:40

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Futures engineer Valentina Contini on the importance of harnessing your differences Valentina Contini is often the outsider in the room. As an Italian woman with purple hair and tattoos who worked in the male-dominated automotive industry she was often the black sheep - but that’s what made her valuable. This week Valentina joins Tammy to discuss t…

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Ep.48 The Future Of Sales: Treat Customers Like Humans, Not Transactions 13:36

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In this episode of the Sales SOS podcast, hosted by Liz Heiman, we dive into the concept of loving your customers with experts Brynne Tillman and Renee Bigelow. The discussion revolves around how businesses can show genuine care for their customers by treating them the way they want to be treated. Key strategies include making introductions, offeri…

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Ep.47 The Future Of Sales: Keeping Remote Teams Engaged 19:11

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In this episode of the podcast, we explore how the evolving landscape of sales requires a reevaluation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales metrics. We discuss the shift from traditional activity-based metrics to more meaningful measures of activity that drive successful outcomes. We highlight the need to focus on long-term relationships,…

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Ep.46 The Future Of Sales: Human Skills That Still Matter in the Age of AI 21:10

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In this episode of the Sales SOS podcast, we dive into the human side of sales in an increasingly tech-driven world. Liz Heiman, Brynne Tillman, and Renee Bigelow explore the essential skills salespeople need today — from curiosity, resilience, and communication to adaptability and emotional intelligence. The conversation also highlights how AI and…

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Ep.45 The Future Of Sales: Rethinking Territory Management 35:47

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In this episode of the Sales SOS podcast, hosted by Liz Heiman, experts Brynne Tillman, and Renee Bigelow discuss the transformative landscape of sales driven by technological advances and AI. The conversation explores the enduring importance of relationships in sales, the evolution of technology's role, and the critical need for prompt writing ski…

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Ep.44 No More Sales Chaos: Accurate Forecasting 26:09

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In this episode, top sales experts discuss the critical aspects of accurate sales forecasting for businesses. They point out the importance of having reliable data, understanding sales cycles, and recognizing seasonal impacts on forecasting accuracy. The conversation highlights the need for systems and processes that support data-driven decisions a…

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Ep.43 No More Sales Chaos: Plan to stay on Goal (Celebrating, offsites, skills checks, tracking progress) 32:14

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In this episode, hosted by Liz Heiman with insights from Renee Bigelow, Darryl Praill, Chris Bowen, and Brynne Tillman, we dive into strategies to set and achieve sales goals for the new year. The discussion emphasizes dividing big goals into smaller, actionable steps, understanding the resources required for achieving targets, and creating detaile…

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Ep.42 No More Sales Chaos: 2025 Sales Culture – what needs to be different 23:29

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In this episode, the crew discusses evolving sales cultures for 2025. Key topics include the shift towards empowering sales reps to act entrepreneurially, moving away from negative sales tactics, and fostering collaboration between product management, marketing, and sales teams. The discussion highlights the importance of maintaining clarity in com…

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Decisions at 240mph: From INDYCAR driver to team principal with Tony Kanaan 43:34

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Racing legend Tony Kanaan shares how he shifted to a team mentality after a career in the spotlight This week Tony Kanaan (also known as TK) joins Tammy to reflect on his career transition from Indy 500 champion to Team Principal at Arrow McLaren. TK shares how he learned to make fast-paced decisions behind the wheel, and why he believes good peopl…