The Sales Revolution

Sales is often associated with ego – loud personalities, overconfidence, and showmanship. Yet ego is the greatest barrier to genuine connection. Exceptional salespeople are not driven by self-promotion but by authenticity and balance. They are right-sized – aware of both strengths and weaknesses and committed to serving others rather than inflating their image. Ego repels trust, while humility and...

What if your tech transformation wasn’t just about the tech? Valentina Coyne believes digital change should feel human – practical, empowering, and tailor-made for the people it’s meant to serve. Through her work at Viya Technology, Valentina helps service-based businesses design future-ready systems grounded in strategy, not just shiny objects. True digital transformation, she says, requires more...

Imagine starting your first business at 23, with just $400 — and turning it into 600 employees across 89 locations. Then writing a bestselling book with McGraw Hill, launching a nationally syndicated radio show on 100 stations, and proving that entrepreneurship doesn’t have to rely on creativity, passion, or big risks – instead a strong system turns a business into a repeatable, scalable success....

What does a couch have to do with cutting-edge customer experience? Everything – when it’s delivered by agentic AI. Ingrid shares two strikingly different shopping experiences after downsizing her home. One retailer nailed it with seamless, human-like communication using AI. The other? Crickets. Same purchase method, same price range, but with wildly different outcomes. What made the difference wa...

The numbers that really matter in business aren’t always found on a spreadsheet – they’re found in the lives we want to lead. That’s the philosophy behind the CFO Centre, where part-time CFOs help SMEs achieve financial clarity and freedom without the full-time price tag. JP Mills, knows this firsthand. A former professional footballer for Southampton FC, JP now helps lead the CFO Centre in Wester...

True leadership begins with knowing, trusting, and being yourself – and that’s the foundation of real, grounded confidence. Kim Lancer, founder of Tall Poppies Leadership, challenges Australia’s tall poppy syndrome and inspire a new kind of leader – bold, self-aware, and unapologetically impactful. With decades of experience coaching executives across three continents and Fortune 100 boardrooms, K...

Struggling to find strong, committed sales leaders? You’re not alone. The solution isn’t just recruitment – it’s building a sales leadership pipeline from within. Ingrid reveals a practical, three-part strategy: nurture emerging talent early, promote with purpose and back it with support, and incentivise today’s leaders to cultivate tomorrow’s. She highlights how organisations can future-proof the...

Building a business that outlasts you starts with embracing a succession mindset every single day – not just when you’re ready to exit. Kay Solanki, founder of Coachtique and Chair of Vistage Australia & New Zealand, shares how leaders can weave legacy thinking into daily operations, developing clarity of role, pragmatic strategies, and resilient culture. After scaling an event company from tw...

What if you could transform your workplace from stagnant and stressful to vibrant and alive – where people don’t dread Mondays, but actually look forward to showing up? Today’s guest knows exactly how to make that happen. Colin Ellis is a five-time best-selling author and award-winning speaker who’s spent decades teaching leaders how to build cultures that energise teams instead of draining them....

Sales isn’t just about answers – it’s about asking the right questions. The kind that don’t just gather information, but shift thinking, deepen connection, and guide conversations toward real solutions. Ingrid steps through a list of transformative questions designed to elevate every sales conversation. These aren’t your typical checkbox queries. They’re crafted to build trust, surface real challe...

What does it take to transform from top sales gun to exceptional sales leader? Darren Mitchell knows firsthand – and he’s on a mission to prove sales leadership isn’t about ego or spreadsheets. Voted one of Australia’s top 20 sales influencers, Darren shares how he ditched engineering dreams, fell into sales during Australia’s recession, and never looked back. He reveals why the best salespeople o...

We hear so much about how emotional intelligence is essential for leadership. But, often overlooked is the game-changing power of relationship intelligence (RQ). Drawing from her own sales background and 20 years of experience coaching non-sales professionals, relational strategist Julia Palmer, CEO of Relatus, Julia reveals why RQ is the missing link in leadership, team dynamics and business grow...

What if every interaction with a customer felt like a privilege, not a transaction? This episode flips the script on how we view value – shifting from what we want to what they need. Mutual enrichment isn’t just a buzzword in The Sales Revolution – it’s a mindset. A reminder that customers aren’t interruptions; they’re the reason we show up. From internal teams to end buyers, real success happens...

What happens when the high-achieving, get-it-done mindset crashes headfirst into the human reality of leadership? Shelley Flett knows – because she’s lived it. From childhood spent milking cows in the cold early mornings to leading some of Australia’s most recognised brands, Shelley’s journey is all about evolving from doing to being. Now known as the dynamic leader, she helps others shift from tr...

From data entry to national sales leader, Tamzin Trimboli’s journey is anything but ordinary. Starting at just 16 in a male-dominated manufacturing business, she’s built her career from the ground up – literally. Tamzin reveals how a school-based apprenticeship led to mastering CRMs, marketing via fax (yes, really!), and eventually running national sales and logistics at DM Plastics & Steel in...

Sales pipeline meetings often feel like uncomfortable interrogations – but they don’t have to. When structured well, they become powerful tools for clarity, momentum and team development. A strong pipeline should drive action, not anxiety. This approach outlines three key stages – above the pipeline, in progress, and ready to close –offering a clear framework for evaluating opportunities and coach...

Amanda Rose doesn’t hold back, as she takes aim at the systemic blind spots holding sideling small business owners. Known as the #BossLady, Amanda unpacks how policies, funding models, and lazy legislation often ignore the needs of SMEs, despite them making up 97% of Aussie businesses. From the flawed “Future Made in Australia” fund to exclusionary industry grants, she exposes how small operators...

What do bricklaying, noxious weeds, and Radio Rentals have in common with global leadership and goal mastery? Everything – when the story belongs to Keith Abraham. Keith brings his infectious energy and enthusiasm in this episode as he shares his remarkable transformation from school dropout to world-renowned goal achievement expert. With 1.7 million people across 43 countries hanging on his every...

Too often, the best salesperson is promoted to sales leader – then left to sink or swim. But what does it take to actually lead a high-performing sales team? Sales performance hinges on three core drivers: clarity, confidence, and consistency. Clarity means knowing the role, understanding what good looks like, and following a defined sales process supported by tools and training. Confidence comes...

What does it take to thrive in a male-dominated industry, crush cold calls, and redefine resilience? Franky Kennedy is a seasoned Business Development Manager with over 13 years of experience in the logistics and freight management industry. Known for her relationship-driven approach, she’s a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in a traditionally male-dominated field. With no roadmap a...

Sales teams can dramatically improve performance by using AI to support mid-funnel activities like research, preparation, and proposal development. That’s according to David Marshall, founder of SalesGrid, an AI-powered sales productivity platform designed to support sales teams working on large, complex deals. With 25+ years in B2B sales innovation, including the success of Performio, David bring...

Chasing revenue and profit isn’t just a job for sales anymore. In today’s leaner, faster-paced world, your whole business needs to pull in the same direction – towards the customer. And so, what if your entire organisation – not just your sales team – became a magnet for growth? A magnetic organisation is the kind of workplace where customers, team members, even partners are drawn to your business...

Culture isn’t a vibe – it’s a strategic tool. When leaders intentionally shape systems, behaviours, communication, and relationships, they create environments where people thrive and performance follows. Rachel Service is founder of Happiness Concierge, who explores the powerful connection between workplace culture and performance. Rachel shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a glo...

Sales leadership is no longer just about revenue – it’s about driving strategic, customer-focused outcomes across the business. That’s according to Paul Connolly, Sales Director at Lincoln Sentry, a division of the Dulux Group. With a career spanning the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia, Paul shares his journey from supermarket management to leading high-performing sales teams in complex, m...

Great salespeople create value, build strong customer relationships, and continually refine their approach to stay ahead in a competitive market. That’s according to Ian Selbie. And he would know! He’s an internationally renowned sales expert and has trained more than 17,000 sales professionals worldwide. A former top global salesperson at Apple, Ian shares insights from his time with Steve Jobs,...