Unstoppable, with Cynthia Barnes

When Heli Nielson started in sales, she was hooked. She began her career in telecommunications at the beginning of the Internet age, and she has been on the forefront of helping large global companies connect their employees, customers, suppliers and partners to each other and to new markets since. In this episode, hear the lessons she's learned as a saleswoman in tech.

She has worked with technology and business leaders at such iconic companies as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia and Nordstrom, and she has sold everything from the first suite of e-commerce software to the first smartphone and 4G wireless technology. Known as a turnaround leader, Heli believes that authentic coaching is the key that unlocks human potential and that everyone has something to offer through collaboration, innovation, and personal striving toward the collective good. Heli's current role with Information Services Group is centered on helping enterprise sales and business leaders become more successful in competitive pursuits by providing insights from ISG Research in market trends, competitive positioning, pricing, and account intelligence. A desert person through and through, Heli is no good below 70 degrees Fahrenheit, so she lives and works in Phoenix, Arizona. Heli is the proud mom of two amazing humans who are using their vast talents to make the world a better place and considers this her greatest achievement.

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We are given two choices when we experience trauma: to let it take over us or to overcome it. When Kasey Jones was faced with that decision, she chose the latter. Now, she works to inspire others to become resilient both inside and outside of the business world.

As a thought leadership and growth coach, Kasey empowers entrepreneurs to build powerful personal brands that grow their businesses. As founder of A Better Jones, she coaches entrepreneurs, early-stage startup founders and ambitious business professionals to define the vision for their future, tap into their unique strengths, and create the fastest path toward business growth.

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Some say that women can't be sales managers and mothers at the same time, but Maria Bross found out she was expecting three weeks into her role as a sales manager at Rock Content, and she's ready to rock both roles. In this episode, hear how her leadership led her to her new position and how some sales lessons will help her be a better leader in her household.

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When I think about women in sales (and I do, a lot), I think about Lori Richardson. Back in 2002, Lori started Score More Sales, a sales consultancy that helps others reach their full growth potential through hiring strategies and existing sales team evaluations. She's also the president of Women's Sales Pros, a community that helps companies attract, promote and retain great women in sales and inspire them to obtain leadership positions. In this episode, Lori shares her journey and how she's balanced her big goals with the rest of her life.

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