EPISODE #96

 
 

In this SDR Disco Call show episode, host Neil Bhuiyan interviews Siân Pérotin, a Business Development Manager at Kainos. Siân shares her journey into sales, starting from her early experiences in teaching and hospitality. She discusses the challenges and rewards of working in business development, as well as her passion for mentoring and coaching. Siân also opens up about the balancing act of being a parent while working in sales and the importance of setting boundaries. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the world of sales and the personal experiences of a successful business development professional. The conversation covers topics such as parenting within companies, transitioning into leadership, the importance of coaching and support for leaders, the value of SDR events, and advice for a younger self.

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Key Takeaways

  • Companies should consider the needs of employees with children and provide flexibility and support.
  • Transitioning into leadership requires learning, adaptability, and seeking guidance from experienced mentors.
  • Coaching and support are essential for leaders to navigate challenges and continue learning and growing.
  • SDR events and building a community can foster collaboration, idea-sharing, and professional development.
  • Advice for a younger self: be patient, always be learning, and remember that everything will be okay.

Timestamps

  • 00:00 - Introduction to the SDR Disco Call Show
  • 01:24 - Introducing the Guest, Sian Perotin
  • 02:24 - Overview of Kainos and the Target Personas
  • 03:31 - Personal Passions and Hobbies
  • 04:51 - Reviewing Sian's LinkedIn Profile
  • 05:17 - Sian's Journey into Sales
  • 08:14 - Transitioning to Micro Focus
  • 13:28 - Moving to WK Media and Text Help
  • 17:33 - Joining Kainos as a Business Development Rep
  • 21:22 - Transitioning into a Mentoring and Coaching Role
  • 27:35 - Balancing Parenthood and Sales
  • 31:22 - Parenting Qualities in Leadership
  • 34:15 - Parenting within companies and business
  • 38:33 - Transition into leadership and managing a team
  • 45:46 - The importance of coaching and support for leaders
  • 53:37 - The value of SDR events and building a community
  • 58:16 - Advice for a younger self
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