EPISODE #101
Anna Bella shares her journey from SDR to leadership in tech -
Starting young in sales at her parents' hospitality business, she moved to the UK from Hungary without speaking English. Through her network, she joined Redis as an SDR. Anna emphasizes researching and finding the right job fit, and the value of mentors for guidance and feedback.
She advises aspiring leaders to identify strengths and weaknesses, be authentic, and find their superpower. Addressing female leaders, she advises ignoring stigma and focusing on growth, while embracing vulnerability, transparency, and open-mindedness. Anna also discusses leadership challenges, including managing cross-departmental relationships and admitting when you don't know the answer
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This episode was recorded in March 2024, and since then, Anna has recently started a new role as Senior SDR Manager for EMEA at Snyk, a leader in developer security - Congratulations and #HappySelling Anna!
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Key Takeaways
- Start your career in sales at a young age to develop essential skills.
- Consider the tech industry for career growth and opportunities.
- Do thorough research and find the right fit when looking for a job.
- Having a mentor can provide guidance and honest feedback. Find mentors and set clear expectations with them.
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses and work towards your goals.
- Be authentic and find your superpower.
- Ignore the stigma and focus on your own growth as a female leader.
- Embrace vulnerability, transparency, and open-mindedness in leadership.
- Don't be afraid to admit when you don't know the answer.
- Manage cross-departmental relationships and be black and white when necessary.
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Introduction and Background
- 03:38 - Getting into Sales and Tech
- 14:03 - Researching Companies
- 25:21 - Finding Mentors and Setting Expectations
- 28:44 - Challenges as an SDR and Transitioning into Leadership
- 33:20 - Knowing Your Calling and Taking Ownership of Your Career
- 39:55 - Overcoming Biases and Stigmas in Female Leadership
- 45:19 - Learning as You Go and Being Candid as a Leader
- 52:07 - Navigating Challenges as a Leader
- 52:19 - Taking Time for Self-Reflection and Exploring New Opportunities
- 52:47 - Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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