The Doctor turned CCO at Salesloft ft. Sam Loveland

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠Sam Loveland, the Chief Customer Officer at SalesLoft, joins me to share her incredible journey in the tech and business world. From navigating a male-dominated industry to diving into the importance of feedback, Sam & I explore the challenges and strategies for transitioning into leadership roles. We also touch upon the value of mentorship, and the significance of a supportive system in achieving career aspirations.Timestamps:0:00 - Preview & Intros3:50 - Navigating career & family life6:06 - Early aspirations to become a doctor7:20 - Quitting computer science10:45 - Prioritizing family over career17:35 - Moving laterally, making tough decisions20:40 - Women in STEM roles23:20 - Celebrating career success27:32 - Mentoring and guiding women29:30 - Expertise brings value; management isn't everything38:05 - Ask for help40:30 - Feedback is a gift45:10 - Love what you do and prioritize personal timeConnect with the guest:Sam Loveland: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-loveland-b19775/⁠Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To learn more about Wednesday Women check out theirWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠⁠LinkedIn page: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠⁠Connect with the Show Producer:Manali: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠_____________________Keywords:career prioritization, career advancement, customer experience, mentoring for women, safe environment for feedback, women led leadership roles, work-life balance, mentorship, gender dynamics, career satisfaction, career transitions, vulnerability in leadership, female representation in tech, SalesLoft, ServiceNow, empowering women, career planning_____________________About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.