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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 53 MIN

Mentorship & Feedback: Your Blueprint for Career Growth with Hannah Ajikawo, Penny Orme, and Aly Read

from Scale Sessions · host Tom Lavery, Nicola Anderson

In this episode of Scale Sessions, host Nicola Anderson leads a discussion with revenue leaders Hannah Ajikawo, CEO and Founder of Revenue Funnel, Penny Orme, Director at Revintis, and Aly Read, CCO at Seed Legal. Together, they explore the transformative power of feedback, sharing strategies for fostering psychologically safe environments where feedback drives growth. The conversation covers effective mentorship, adapting feedback styles, and the role of diversity in leadership development. Listeners will gain practical tips for strengthening feedback cultures, building meaningful mentor relationships, and accelerating career progression. Hannah Ajikawo is the CEO and Founder of Revenue Funnel, a B2B go-to-market consulting firm launched in 2021. With 17 years of sales experience across various roles, she helps tech companies and scale-ups simplify their go-to-market strategies. Her expertise in revenue optimization and team development offers valuable perspectives on creating inclusive feedback cultures.Penny Orme is a veteran sales leader with 30 years of experience. She most recently served as Chief Customer Revenue Officer before transitioning to advisory roles. She works with executives and boards through Revelesco while running her own business. As co-author of "The Female Sales Leader," she brings deep insights on mentorship and leadership development in sales.As Chief Commercial Officer at Seed Legal, Aly Read oversees sales, marketing, growth, partnerships, and international expansion. With 11 years of sales leadership experience, including 7.5 years managing teams of 10-60+ people at Funding Circle, she provides practical strategies for creating effective feedback environments and developing sales talent.

In this episode of Scale Sessions, host Nicola Anderson leads a discussion with revenue leaders Hannah Ajikawo, CEO and Founder of Revenue Funnel, Penny Orme, Director at Revintis, and Aly Read, CCO at Seed Legal. Together, they explore the transformative power of feedback, sharing strategies for fostering psychologically safe environments where feedback drives growth. The conversation covers effective mentorship, adapting feedback styles, and the role of diversity in leadership development. Listeners will gain practical tips for strengthening feedback cultures, building meaningful mentor relationships, and accelerating career progression. Hannah Ajikawo is the CEO and Founder of Revenue Funnel, a B2B go-to-market consulting firm launched in 2021. With 17 years of sales experience across various roles, she helps tech companies and scale-ups simplify their go-to-market strategies. Her expertise in revenue optimization and team development offers valuable perspectives on creating inclusive feedback cultures.Penny Orme is a veteran sales leader with 30 years of experience. She most recently served as Chief Customer Revenue Officer before transitioning to advisory roles. She works with executives and boards through Revelesco while running her own business. As co-author of "The Female Sales Leader," she brings deep insights on mentorship and leadership development in sales.As Chief Commercial Officer at Seed Legal, Aly Read oversees sales, marketing, growth, partnerships, and international expansion. With 11 years of sales leadership experience, including 7.5 years managing teams of 10-60+ people at Funding Circle, she provides practical strategies for creating effective feedback environments and developing sales talent.

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