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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 31 MIN

How to Stop Avoiding Networking and Get Started on Getting the Leadership Role You Deserve

from Women in Sales Leadership · host Amy Evans

Work with Amy: https://amyevanscoaching.comNetworking. You know you need to do it. You also kind of hate doing it. Even the most accomplished sales leaders, women running hundreds of millions in revenue, will admit they find it uncomfortable. You are not alone. And in this episode, we fix that.Amy Evans just wrapped a live workshop with senior sales leaders at one of the world's largest tech companies and the number one thing that came up? Networking. How hard it feels. So she brought the whole conversation here for you.In this episode you'll learn:- The exact agenda to run a 30-minute networking call so you show up with confidence- How to introduce yourself in under 3 minutes and actually be remembered- The 3-part leadership story framework that makes executives stop and pay attention- What to say when you need a job right now vs. when you're playing the long game for a promotion- Why reaching out to a C-suite leader is a service, not an imposition- How to cold outreach like the sales leader you are and get the meetingEpisode Chapters:00:00 The Importance of Networking02:53 Overcoming Networking Challenges05:53 Setting Objectives for Networking Conversations09:06 Crafting Your Leadership Story11:51 Effective Networking Strategies14:46 Navigating Job Searches through Networking21:08 Building Meaningful Connections26:53 Taking Action and Moving ForwardWhether you are going after a VP or CRO role, looking to move companies, or building your bench of executive sponsors, this episode gives you a simple repeatable playbook you can use today. Amy issues a challenge at the end. Come ready to act.If you are a high-performing sales leader in B2B tech and you are ready to step into a second-line executive role, Amy's Unlocked Executive Sales Leadership Program was built for you. Grab a free planning session with Amy at amyevanscoaching.com.Subscribe to Women in Sales Leadership so you never miss an episode.#WomenInSalesLeadership #SalesLeadership #NetworkingTips #CareerAdvancement #ExecutivePresence #B2BTech #WomenInSales #SalesCareer #CareerGrowth #LeadershipCoach #GetPromoted #ExecutiveCoach #SalesLeader #AmyEvans #Networking

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