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On this podcast, Cynthia talks to sales pros about what it takes to be in the top 1%, and what makes them Unstoppable.  But if you're looking for rah-rah, go-get-em, kick-in-the-pants conversations, this isn't it. Cynthia and her guests provide actionable insights into how to be the best and how to overcome the struggles and mental challenges to get there.  Cynthia's goal is to change lives - giving listeners the path to make more money, spend more time with their loved ones, and maximize their career potential.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/helinielson/">Heli Nielson</a> 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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://isg-one.com/">Information Services Group</a> 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.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/helinielson/">Heli Nielson</a> 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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://isg-one.com/">Information Services Group</a> 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.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We are given two choices when we experience trauma: to let it take over us or to overcome it. When <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abetterjones/">Kasey Jones</a> 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.</p><p>As a thought leadership and growth coach, Kasey empowers entrepreneurs to build powerful personal brands that grow their businesses. As founder of <a href="https://abetterjones.com/">A Better Jones</a>, 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.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherilynn-castleman/">Cherilynn Castleman</a> has helped Fortune 500 clients as a global sales executive for over 20 years. She's currently the Chief Learning Officer for <a href="https://sistasinsales.com/">Sistas In Sales</a>, which empowers women of color across the sales sector. Plus, she's a Managing Partner and Executive Coach for <a href="https://cherilynncastleman.com/">CGI</a>, a sales training and coaching firm, and the author of "What’s in the C.A.R.D.S.?: 5 Post-Pandemic Sales Strategies." In this episode, hear why prides herself on changing mindsets and how she's instructing and inspiring others to action.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When I think about women in sales (and I do, a lot), I think about Lori Richardson. Back in 2002, Lori started <a href="https://www.scoremoresales.com/">Score More Sales</a>, 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 <a href="https://womensalespros.com/">Women's Sales Pros</a>, 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.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by Earfluence.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielleblackwell/">Gabrielle "GB" Blackwell </a>is a firecracker. After taking a hard look at her career, she decided she wasn't putting herself in the position to reach her goals, so she started networking. A few LinkedIn posts later, the hiring manager <a href="https://www.gong.io/">Gong</a>, a revenue intelligence agency, loved her content and asked if she'd be interested in joining the team. In this episode, hear how her "attract, not attack" strategy changed the trajectory of her career.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Gabrielle "GB" Blackwell is a firecracker. After taking a hard look at her career, she decided she wasn't putting herself in the position to reach her goals, so she started networking. A few LinkedIn posts later, the hiring manager at the revenue intellig</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Selling the way your customers buy, with Carole Mahoney</title>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Carole Mahoney is the founder of Unbound Growth, a scientific sales development firm that helps sales teams fuel business growth, a sales coach for Harvard's entrepreneurial MBA program and soon, an author. Her upcoming book "Buyer First: How to Sell the Way Your Customers Want to Buy," is the book she wished she had 20 years ago when she first started her sales career. Hear how she's helping others understand how sales work—no matter their level of experience—through the stories of others.</p><p>Be sure to stick around for my reflections at the end of this episode!</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Cynthia Barnes</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Carole Mahoney is the founder of Unbound Growth, a scientific sales development firm that helps sales teams fuel business growth, a sales coach for Harvard's entrepreneurial MBA program and soon, an author. Her upcoming book "Buyer First: How to Sell the Way Your Customers Want to Buy," is the book she wished she had 20 years ago when she first started her sales career. Hear how she's helping others understand how sales work—no matter their level of experience—through the stories of others.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Building yourself up, with Dorie Clark</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>For as long as she can remember, Dorie Clark has wanted to write her own book, so she wrote five: The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, Stand Out and Stand Out Networking. Recognized as one of the top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards, Dorie’s a consultant, keynote speaker and professor of executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School.</p><p>In this episode, hear her advice for building yourself up so that you can achieve your dreams, too.</p><p><a href="https://dorieclark.com/">Learn more about Dorie</a>.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>For as long as she can remember, Dorie Clark has wanted to write her own book, so she wrote five: The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, Stand Out and Stand Out Networking. Recognized as one of the top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards, Dorie’s a consultant, keynote speaker and professor of executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School.</p><p>In this episode, hear her advice for building yourself up so that you can achieve your dreams, too.</p><p><a href="https://dorieclark.com/">Learn more about Dorie</a>.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Cynthia Barnes</author>
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      <itunes:summary>For as long as she can remember, Dorie Clark has wanted to write her own book, so she wrote five: The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, Stand Out and Stand Out Networking. Recognized as one of the top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards, Dorie’s a consultant, keynote speaker and professor of executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School.

In this episode, hear her advice for building yourself up so that you can achieve your dreams, too.

Learn more about Dorie.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>sales, women, saleswomen, saleswoman, leadership</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Helping others shine, with Karyl Eckerle</title>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Karyl Eckerle has a passion for helping others build their personal brands—and hers is strong. She's a sought-after corporate speaker and consultant that helps women discover makes them unique while empowering, educating and encouraging them. In this episode, hear her share how to become a powerhouse combination of professional image and personal brand.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Karyl Eckerle has a passion for helping others build their personal brands—and hers is strong. She's a sought-after corporate speaker and consultant that helps women discover makes them unique while empowering, educating and encouraging them. In this episode, hear her share how to become a powerhouse combination of professional image and personal brand.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Cynthia Barnes</author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Karyl Eckerle has a passion for helping others build their personal brands—and hers is strong. She's a sought-after corporate speaker and consultant that helps women discover makes them unique while empowering, educating and encouraging them. In this epis</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Selling the experience, with Julia Andrews</title>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Julia Andrews started her sales career selling knives door to door, and she quickly learned that people don't buy products or services—they buy experiences. Those experiences helped her grow, and she's now the leader of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, hear more of the lessons she learned along the way.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Julia Andrews started her sales career selling knives door to door, and she quickly learned that people don't buy products or services—they buy experiences. Those experiences helped her grow, and she's now the leader of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, hear more of the lessons she learned along the way.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Cynthia Barnes</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1946</itunes:duration>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Julia Andrews started her sales career selling knives door to door, and she quickly learned that people don't buy products or services—they buy experiences. Those experiences helped her grow, and she's now the leader of the National Association of Women S</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Avoiding executive burnout, with Ericka Eller</title>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Avoiding executive burnout, with Ericka Eller</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickaeller/">Ericka Eller</a> comes from a family of entrepreneurs, and she knows how stressful building a business can be. Now, the head coach and sales manager for Stacy Tuschl of Foot Traffic Formula is helping women avoid the burnout that comes with lighting the candle at both ends. In this episode, hear her story and how she helps leaders create a new, balanced normal.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickaeller/">Ericka Eller</a> comes from a family of entrepreneurs, and she knows how stressful building a business can be. Now, the head coach and sales manager for Stacy Tuschl of Foot Traffic Formula is helping women avoid the burnout that comes with lighting the candle at both ends. In this episode, hear her story and how she helps leaders create a new, balanced normal.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Cynthia Barnes</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2810</itunes:duration>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Ericka Eller comes from a family of entrepreneurs, and she knows how stressful building a business can be. Now, the head coach and sales manager for Stacy Tuschl of Foot Traffic Formula is helping women avoid the burnout that comes with lighting the candl</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Showing up authentically, with Julia Wuench</title>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Showing up authentically, with Julia Wuench</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We all have struggles, and many of us work to hide them from others. In this live podcast episode, Business Insider Most Innovative Career Coach and The Authenticity Guide CEO shares how being open and honest about what you're going through can help yourself and those around you, too.</p><p>This episode was filmed at Raleigh Founded's Warehouse location as a part of Earfluence's podcast marathon.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We all have struggles, and many of us work to hide them from others. In this live podcast episode, Business Insider Most Innovative Career Coach and The Authenticity Guide CEO shares how being open and honest about what you're going through can help yourself and those around you, too.</p><p>This episode was filmed at Raleigh Founded's Warehouse location as a part of Earfluence's podcast marathon.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:29:17 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Cynthia Barnes</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3101</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We all have struggles, and many of us work to hide them from others. In this live podcast episode, Business Insider Most Innovative Career Coach and The Authenticity Guide CEO shares how being open and honest about what you're going through can help yourself and those around you, too.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We all have struggles, and many of us work to hide them from others. In this live podcast episode, Business Insider Most Innovative Career Coach and The Authenticity Guide CEO shares how being open and honest about what you're going through can help yours</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>sales, women, saleswomen, saleswoman, leadership</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Go where you are celebrated, with Ulysses Smith</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A sponsor of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals, Blend helps consumers gain access to the world’s financial resources through simple and transparent financial services. In this episode, Blend's Head of Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging Ulysses Smith and I talk about how diversity in the workplace can build a stronger and more successful company and how we can support that mission.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A sponsor of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals, Blend helps consumers gain access to the world’s financial resources through simple and transparent financial services. In this episode, Blend's Head of Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging Ulysses Smith and I talk about how diversity in the workplace can build a stronger and more successful company and how we can support that mission.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Cynthia Barnes</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2948</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>A sponsor of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals, Blend helps consumers gain access to the world’s financial resources through simple and transparent financial services. In this episode, Blend's Head of Diversity, Inclusion &amp;amp; Belonging Ulysses Smith and I talk about how diversity in the workplace can build a stronger and more successful company and how we can support that mission.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A sponsor of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals, Blend helps consumers gain access to the world’s financial resources through simple and transparent financial services. In this episode, Blend's Head of Diversity, Inclusion &amp;amp; Belongi</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Inspiring saleswomen of color, with Cherilynn Castleman</title>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherilynn-castleman/">Cherilynn Castleman</a> has helped Fortune 500 clients as a global sales executive for over 20 years. She's currently the Chief Learning Officer for <a href="https://sistasinsales.com/">Sistas In Sales</a>, which empowers women of color across the sales sector. Plus, she's a Managing Partner and Executive Coach for <a href="https://cherilynncastleman.com/">CGI</a>, a sales training and coaching firm, and the author of "What’s in the C.A.R.D.S.?: 5 Post-Pandemic Sales Strategies." In this episode, hear why prides herself on changing mindsets and how she's instructing and inspiring others to action. </p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherilynn-castleman/">Cherilynn Castleman</a> has helped Fortune 500 clients as a global sales executive for over 20 years. She's currently the Chief Learning Officer for <a href="https://sistasinsales.com/">Sistas In Sales</a>, which empowers women of color across the sales sector. Plus, she's a Managing Partner and Executive Coach for <a href="https://cherilynncastleman.com/">CGI</a>, a sales training and coaching firm, and the author of "What’s in the C.A.R.D.S.?: 5 Post-Pandemic Sales Strategies." In this episode, hear why prides herself on changing mindsets and how she's instructing and inspiring others to action. </p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Cynthia Barnes</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2720</itunes:duration>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Cherilynn Castleman has helped Fortune 500 clients as a global sales executive for over 20 years. She's currently the Chief Learning Officer for Sistas In Sales, which empowers women of color across the sales sector. Plus, she's a Managing Partner and Exe</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Building your hype crew, with Brooke Bachesta</title>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-bachesta/">Brooke Bachesta</a> spent years as a sales manager focused on getting over the line, exceeding quota and hitting numbers without a lot of room to think beyond that. Recently, she's transitioned to a team enablement role at <a href="https://www.outreach.io/">Outreach</a>, where she's been loving thinking more strategically and helping a global team be their best. In this episode, hear how working in the day-to-day hustle of sales prepared her for success in a long-term thinking role—and how her hype crew has supported her along the way.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-bachesta/">Brooke Bachesta</a> spent years as a sales manager focused on getting over the line, exceeding quota and hitting numbers without a lot of room to think beyond that. Recently, she's transitioned to a team enablement role at <a href="https://www.outreach.io/">Outreach</a>, where she's been loving thinking more strategically and helping a global team be their best. In this episode, hear how working in the day-to-day hustle of sales prepared her for success in a long-term thinking role—and how her hype crew has supported her along the way.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Cynthia Barnes</author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Brooke Bachesta spent years as a sales manager focused on getting over the line, exceeding quota and hitting numbers without a lot of room to think beyond that. Recently, she's transitioned to a team enablement role at Outreach, where she's been loving th</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Networking towards your next role, with Gabrielle "GB" Blackwell</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielleblackwell/">Gabrielle "GB" Blackwell </a>is a firecracker. After taking a hard look at her career, she decided she wasn't putting herself in the position to reach her goals, so she started networking. A few LinkedIn posts later, the hiring manager <a href="https://www.gong.io/">Gong</a>, a revenue intelligence agency, loved her content and asked if she'd be interested in joining the team. In this episode, hear how her "attract, not attack" strategy changed the trajectory of her career.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielleblackwell/">Gabrielle "GB" Blackwell </a>is a firecracker. After taking a hard look at her career, she decided she wasn't putting herself in the position to reach her goals, so she started networking. A few LinkedIn posts later, the hiring manager <a href="https://www.gong.io/">Gong</a>, a revenue intelligence agency, loved her content and asked if she'd be interested in joining the team. In this episode, hear how her "attract, not attack" strategy changed the trajectory of her career.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Gabrielle "GB" Blackwell is a firecracker. After taking a hard look at her career, she decided she wasn't putting herself in the position to reach her goals, so she started networking. A few LinkedIn posts later, the hiring manager at the revenue intellig</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Demanding what you deserve, with Shari Levitin</title>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Are you looking for what's right, or are you looking for what's missing? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharilevitin/">Shari Levitin</a>, CEO of the sales professional training and coaching <a href="https://www.sharilevitin.com/">Levitin Group</a>, is the queen of quotes like these, and she says that good energy creates good energy. I am so grateful the wickedly funny sales guru joined me for this episode to talk about how she stays positive and progressive in our ever-changing sales world and how a positive self-image can change the course of your career.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Are you looking for what's right, or are you looking for what's missing? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharilevitin/">Shari Levitin</a>, CEO of the sales professional training and coaching <a href="https://www.sharilevitin.com/">Levitin Group</a>, is the queen of quotes like these, and she says that good energy creates good energy. I am so grateful the wickedly funny sales guru joined me for this episode to talk about how she stays positive and progressive in our ever-changing sales world and how a positive self-image can change the course of your career.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Are you looking for what's right, or are you looking for what's missing? Shari Levitin, CEO of the sales professional training and coaching Levitin Group, is the queen of quotes like these, and she says that good energy creates good energy. I am so grateful the wickedly funny sales guru joined me for this episode to talk about how she stays positive and progressive in our ever-changing sales world and how a positive self-image can change the course of your career.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Are you looking for what's right, or are you looking for what's missing? Shari Levitin, CEO of the sales professional training and coaching Levitin Group, is the queen of quotes like these, and she says that good energy creates good energy. I am so gratef</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Learning from an illustrious career, with Sally Duby</title>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=sally%20duby&amp;origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&amp;position=0&amp;searchId=b58f2222-ad11-4968-b476-d24a024b7ba9">Sally Duby</a> is one of the Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Executives. Need I say more? Passionate about inside sales and helping others build world-class repeatable and scalable inside sales organizations, she's a sales force to be reckoned with. </p><p>Sally is co-founder and board member of the VP of Sales Forum in the Bay Area, AA-ISP Silicon Valley Chapter Board Member and was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Executives, a Forbes Business Council member and a published Forbes writer.</p><p>Sally is CSO for The Bridge Group, Inc, today’s most respected and influential inside sales and sales development consultancy working with tech stars such as Coupa Software, Avalara, Bill.com, Dropbox, IBM, CA, Oracle and Autodesk. She is also an advisor to many companies such as WindRiver, Streamsend, Imperva, Galvanize and others. Previously, she was Interim VP of Sales for a SaaS start-up, head of sales for Skype, and ran another inside sales consultancy for 15 years. Sally learned all about inside sales starting as an inside sales rep and working her way up to leadership roles at Oracle in the late 80s and then built and ran inside sales teams at Network General and Ingres.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=sally%20duby&amp;origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&amp;position=0&amp;searchId=b58f2222-ad11-4968-b476-d24a024b7ba9">Sally Duby</a> is one of the Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Executives. Need I say more? Passionate about inside sales and helping others build world-class repeatable and scalable inside sales organizations, she's a sales force to be reckoned with. </p><p>Sally is co-founder and board member of the VP of Sales Forum in the Bay Area, AA-ISP Silicon Valley Chapter Board Member and was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Executives, a Forbes Business Council member and a published Forbes writer.</p><p>Sally is CSO for The Bridge Group, Inc, today’s most respected and influential inside sales and sales development consultancy working with tech stars such as Coupa Software, Avalara, Bill.com, Dropbox, IBM, CA, Oracle and Autodesk. She is also an advisor to many companies such as WindRiver, Streamsend, Imperva, Galvanize and others. Previously, she was Interim VP of Sales for a SaaS start-up, head of sales for Skype, and ran another inside sales consultancy for 15 years. Sally learned all about inside sales starting as an inside sales rep and working her way up to leadership roles at Oracle in the late 80s and then built and ran inside sales teams at Network General and Ingres.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Sally Duby is one of the Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Executives. Need I say more? Passionate about inside sales and helping others build world-class repeatable and scalable inside sales organizations, she's a sales force to be reckoned with. In this episode, hear about her career journey in the last 40 years.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Sally Duby is one of the Top 25 Most Influential Inside Sales Executives. Need I say more? Passionate about inside sales and helping others build world-class repeatable and scalable inside sales organizations, she's a sales force to be reckoned with. In t</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Deb Calvert has been building organizational strength as president of People First Productivity solutions since 2005. Creating sales<br>productivity, leadership development and team effectiveness for over 15 years, she is an expert in building meaningful connections. In this episode, hear how women might be naturally inclined to make decisions that benefit the whole, rather than the part, and how that can benefit us in the workplace.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Deb Calvert has been building organizational strength as president of People First Productivity solutions since 2005. Creating sales<br>productivity, leadership development and team effectiveness for over 15 years, she is an expert in building meaningful connections. In this episode, hear how women might be naturally inclined to make decisions that benefit the whole, rather than the part, and how that can benefit us in the workplace.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Learning to sell techology, with Heli Nielson</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/helinielson/">Heli Nielson</a> 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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://isg-one.com/">Information Services Group</a> 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.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/helinielson/">Heli Nielson</a> 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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://isg-one.com/">Information Services Group</a> 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.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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 part</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Becoming a mother while being a manager, with Maria Bross</title>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Some say that women can't be sales managers and mothers at the same time, but <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariabross/">Maria Bross</a> found out she was expecting three weeks into her role as a sales manager at <a href="https://rockcontent.com/">Rock Content</a>, 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.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Some say that women can't be sales managers and mothers at the same time, but <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariabross/">Maria Bross</a> found out she was expecting three weeks into her role as a sales manager at <a href="https://rockcontent.com/">Rock Content</a>, 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.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>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 has gotten her to this position and how some sales lessons will help her be a better leader in her household.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 leadershi</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We are given two choices when we experience trauma: to let it take over us or to overcome it. When <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abetterjones/">Kasey Jones</a> 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.</p><p>As a thought leadership and growth coach, Kasey empowers entrepreneurs to build powerful personal brands that grow their businesses. As founder of <a href="https://abetterjones.com/">A Better Jones</a>, 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.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We are given two choices when we experience trauma: to let it take over us or to overcome it. When <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abetterjones/">Kasey Jones</a> 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.</p><p>As a thought leadership and growth coach, Kasey empowers entrepreneurs to build powerful personal brands that grow their businesses. As founder of <a href="https://abetterjones.com/">A Better Jones</a>, 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.</p><p>Let's be friends! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Follow me on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>This episode was edited and produced by <a href="https://www.earfluence.com/">Earfluence</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabarnes/">Cynthia Barnes</a> is is the Founder and CEO of the <a href="https://nawsp.org/">National Association of Women Sales Professionals (NAWSP)</a>, the nation’s only organization dedicated to helping women sales professionals reach the Top 1%.  She recognized as a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cynthia-barnes-named-linkedin-top-15-sales-2020-cynthia-barnes/">LinkedIn Top Sales Influencer</a> and has appeared in over 250 major media outlets around the nation – including appearances in the Wall Street Journal. </p><p>On this podcast, Cynthia talks to sales pros about what it takes to be in the top 1%, and what makes them Unstoppable.  But if you're looking for rah-rah, go-get-em, kick-in-the-pants conversations, this isn't it. Cynthia and her guests provide actionable insights into how to be the best and how to overcome the struggles and mental challenges to get there.  <strong><em>Cynthia's goal is to change lives - giving listeners the path to make more money, spend more time with their loved ones, and maximize their career potential.<br></em></strong><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>On this podcast, Cynthia talks to sales pros about what it takes to be in the top 1%, and what makes them Unstoppable.  But if you're looking for rah-rah, go-get-em, kick-in-the-pants conversations, this isn't it. Cynthia and her guests provide actionable insights into how to be the best and how to overcome the struggles and mental challenges to get there.  Cynthia's goal is to change lives - giving listeners the path to make more money, spend more time with their loved ones, and maximize their career potential.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On this podcast, Cynthia talks to sales pros about what it takes to be in the top 1%, and what makes them Unstoppable.  But if you're looking for rah-rah, go-get-em, kick-in-the-pants conversations, this isn't it. Cynthia and her guests provide actionable</itunes:subtitle>
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