Her Mentor

Making the leap from individual contributor to leadership is a feat – add in making the switch from IC to leadership as a woman in a male dominated space and it can be even more challenging.Elizabeth Hilliard-Sloat shares her experience moving from SDR to Sales Director and all that comes along with this transition. From being treated differently than men on her team, to juggling being a mom to three young children and finding a woman in sales leadership who became her mentor, Liz shared it all. Curious what the transition from sales representative to sales director could look like? Want advice Liz wishes she had? Or, just curious to understand some of the unique challenges women in sales sometimes face? You won’t want to miss this one!Follow Liz on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehilliard1/

Almost every company promises new Sales Development Representatives will be promoted to Account Executives within a year (give or take). Why? Because most SDRs see themselves as an AE and pursuing a career in sales.But, so often I see or hear (and even was!) SDRs unable to get out of the SDR role. They start to feel stuck.This episode of Her Mentor is for all the SDR (or folks in other entry level positions) looking for advice to move out of SDR land and into an AE role.Host, Kelly Stewart, shares her story as an SDR who lacked direction and constantly got in her own way, regardless of being a top performing rep, at the start of her career. As well as five actionable tips to help earn your next promotion – based on the mistakes Kelly made.

Burnout, imposter syndrome, work-life balance struggles and self-doubt plague many women’s careers and hold them back from achieving their full potential. Two years ago, Jessica O’Kane quit her corporate sales role after being stuck in a cycle of achieving high levels of success and then constantly seeking more. Why? She was in pursuit of a career (and life) she would feel fulfilled in. Today, she coaches women to find their purpose and build the dream life they’ve been too scared to even dream about.In this episode of Her Mentor, Jessica shares her story, insight on the challenges women in sales often face and discusses how to thrive in your 9 to 5.This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you’re ready to unlock your purpose and uncover your inner gold.Relevant resources:Connect with Jess on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/coachjessokane/ Inner Child Healing Masterclass – https://mailchi.mp/7ac5a96f769f/o7jc6ay67w 10 Days to Purpose Guide – https://mailchi.mp/jessicaokane/10daystopurpose Free Human Design Chart – Alignd by Design: https://www.aligndbydesign.com/free-chartIf you’re interested in joining Purpose Uprising (Jess’ group coaching container) send her a message and mention Her Mentor for $150 off.

Sarah Ahl thought she was on the path to a career in medicine, but ten years later, she’s built a successful sales career.  From pivoting to medical sales and then to tech, Sarah shares her career path so far. One thing that’s been a constant? Mentorship.In this episode of Her Mentor, Sarah shares how mentorship has played a role in her success—whether it has been seeking mentors at work, finding mentors in the tech sales space in unconventional ways, or giving back as a mentor herself. Tune in for tips on building meaningful connections and navigating your career with a little help from others.Follow Sarah on LinkedIn

Gillian Dupuis didn’t follow a typical career path—she created her own. From mastering new skills to using business data to unlock opportunities for growth, Gillian shares how she carved out a niche that has propelled her career forward. She even made some of her own roles along the way! Gillian shares her experience moving from sales & marketing to revenue operations, and how you can do the same if you’re thinking of switching things up.  If you’re looking to break the mold, this episode is packed with real advice and inspiration to help you make your own moves and take control of your career.

In this episode of Her Mentor, host Kelly Stewart, sits down with BDR turned CSM, Hannah Pasqualucci.  Hannah shares her journey in tech, so far, including: how she broke into tech and hit the ground running; her experience transitioning from sales to customer success; and valuable lessons she wishes she had learned sooner. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for career insights and inspiration from someone who truly champions women in the workplace and has made the transition from entry level sales rep to CSM at a public company. Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn

Introducing Her Mentor! It's the mentor you didn't know could exist in the form of a podcast. This week's episode is designed to welcome you into this space, introduce the concept & describe what you can expect each week. Follow on IG & LI. Learn more about my outbound sales offerings. Submit guest requests to [email protected]