Women in Sales Leadership and Embracing Diversity - Kristen Twining

In this episode of The Emblazers: B2B Leaders Igniting Revenue, host Amanda (Tim was out for the day) sits down with Kristen Twining, SVP of National Sales at FireMon, to have an honest and empowering conversation about closing the gender gap in B2B sales leadership. Kristen shares lessons from her own rise through the tech sales ranks, including how she’s helping the next generation of women build confidence, access leadership opportunities, and thrive in competitive environments. From building inclusive hiring practices to advocating for emotional intelligence as a sales superpower, Kristen offers practical advice for both aspiring leaders and executives seeking to drive real change in their organizations. Whether you're a sales leader looking to support more diverse teams or an up-and-coming rep looking for your next step, this episode delivers both inspiration and action. Tune in to learn: What’s behind the 12% drop-off for women in tech sales leadership How to coach and hire for emotional intelligence—especially empathy and active listening The mindset and tactics Kristen has used to grow her career in a male-dominated industry Why the “traditional sales playbook” needs an upgrade Simple but powerful actions senior leaders can take to lift up the next generation Links and Resources: Connect with Amanda Connect with Kristen Subscribe to The Emblazers for more episodes with top thought leaders. Check out the Emblaze revenue community powered by Corporate Visions and start a free Insights membership today Senior B2B revenue executives are invited to join us at Emblaze Executive Retreat, Oct 7-9, in Savannah, GA Learn about Kristen Twining Kristen Twining is a powerhouse in enterprise technology sales and a respected executive leader. As Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas at FireMon, she's known for transforming organizations and driving exceptional growth across markets. Kristen has built her reputation on turning ambitious visions into reality, leading large-scale transformations, and developing high-performing teams that consistently deliver outstanding results. She brings that same bold energy and strategic insight to our conversation today. Learn about Amanda DeVlugt A veteran of global learning and development, Amanda DeVlugt spent 15 years at Hilton crafting leadership programs and revenue growth strategies that transformed operations across international brands. Her expertise in delivering impactful training has reached over 5,000 professionals through 400+ workshops, while her innovative approach to learning has produced more than 200 educational videos on leadership, engagement, and technical processes. As a trusted advisor to top management companies and a skilled facilitator of agile methodologies, Amanda combines her passion for continuous improvement with a talent for creating transformative learning experiences that drive organizational excellence. Amanda is Director of Member Experience and Success at Emblaze, the revenue leaders’ community powered by Corporate Visions.