The Show Me You Know Me® Show

Samantha McKenna is a leading sales and LinkedIn expert, and her schedule is consistently packed with speaking engagements across the globe. There's no shortage of content featuring Sam, and yet we felt like her audience needed to see more of what really makes Sam...Sam.In the season two finale episode of The Show Me You Know Me Show, Paige Tills, VP of Marketing at #samsales, takes the reins as the podcast host and interviews Sam.As a #samsales insider privy to the inner workings and relationships of the team, and as someone who's worked closely with Sam over the past six years, Paige shines a light on the woman behind the public figure.Listen in to hear about Sam's early life and career, the challenges she overcame, and the quirks and qualities that so many of us adore. We hope you enjoy!---Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/

In this heartfelt episode of The Show Me You Know Me® Show, host Sam McKenna interviews Kim Peretti, Chief Customer Officer at Restaurant365. It’s rare to witness two powerful executive women having a candid conversation about life challenges that we all fear: the social and intellectual aspects of retirement, the challenges of identity beyond a high-powered career, and the need for support systems and mentors who believe in your full potential. This episode highlights Kim’s incredible professional success, including being part of the leadership team during two IPOs, but it also underscores the intricate balancing act between professional success and personal well-being, especially for women in executive roles.It’s a must-listen and one of our all-time favorite episodes. Enjoy!---Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/

In this episode of The Show Me You Know Me® Show, host Sam McKenna interviews Sanjay Srivastava, Chief Digital Strategist at Genpact, Operating Partner at Masagroup Ventures, and Chair of the Executive Technology Board.Sanjay truly does it all, and he’s incredibly unique and insightful. He’s on the frontlines of technical transformation and AI while still placing immense value in the role of trust and ethics in solving modern problems. Sam and Sanjay’s conversation explores how to break down complex problems (hint: it’s the opposite of what you’ve always heard), how he determines which startups to invest in, and why he’s passionate about improving the world and those around him.Whether you’re leading a digital program, building a go-to-market motion, or simply trying to make smarter decisions with data, this episode offers clear principles and actionable guidance you can apply immediately!---Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/

In this episode of The Show Me You Know Me® Show, host Sam McKenna interviews Geoff Hakel, Executive Vice President at TransUnion and leader of the US Financial Services and Consumer Indirect Sales teams.This was a fun episode for Sam as she and Geoff have worked together for a few years now! You’ll hear about Geoff’s start in newspaper ad sales that eventually led to health insurance, joining TransUnion in its early days, and then starting the healthcare business at TransUnion, which they eventually sold for nearly half a billion dollars. Beyond his incredible business accolades, you really get to see Geoff’s heart and “why” in this episode. From coaching youth sports to his open-calendar policy, he proves that you can make time for what you’re passionate about, even with his level of success.You don’t want to miss this one. Listen in below!—Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/

In this episode of The Show Me You Know Me® Show, host Sam McKenna interviews  Andrew Criezis, President of Omni-Commerce and SMB at NielsenIQ.Andrew shares the role he nearly turned down that ended up changing his life, the leader he emulated and learned the most from, and how he racked up promotion after promotion at his multi-billion dollar company. This episode is packed with leadership insights including:Building respect early with your teamRaising the tide of the organization rather than only yourselfUsing Show Me You Know Me® to go deep with your team, understanding their differing backgrounds, motivations, and interests---Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/

In this episode of The Show Me You Know Me® Show, host Sam McKenna interviews  Jamie Lawless, CEO at Husch Blackwell. Sam chats with Jamie about her experience being recruited to the CEO seat, how she won over the boardroom, her decade at Baker Mackenzie, and all the pivots and hurdles along the way.Listen in to hear Sam and Jamie discuss:Humility and vulnerability as a fast-track to trustSigns of burnout as a coping mechanismStruggles with infertility and how it shaped Jamie as a leader This is the first episode in season two of The Show Me You Know Me® Show! We can't wait for you to hear what we have in store for the rest of the season. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!---Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/

Sam interviews Chris Kowalewski, Chief Growth Officer for Compass Group, who has driven $16 billion in new annual revenue over the course of his 36-year career with the organization. Sam chats with Chris about the rocky start to his career, the way he motivates his team to be successful, and how he’s managed to get promoted so many times at Compass. ---------------- To find out more about this show or #samsales, follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠, or visit our ⁠website⁠. Additional sales and LinkedIn resources can be ⁠found here⁠.

Sam interviews Anjali Virmani, the Global Head of Creative Solutions at Time Out Media, where she spearheads marketing efforts across 10 global offices and 333 cities around the world.  Sam chats with Anjali about her experience as an immigrant in the U.S., her unique career path and how she found ways to open doors, and her approach to keeping a brand relevant, authentic and meaningful for diverse audiences. ---------------------To find out more about this show or #samsales, follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠, or visit our ⁠website⁠.Additional sales and LinkedIn resources can be ⁠found here⁠.

Sam interviews Jacqueline Woods, CMO of Teradata, whose resume includes leadership roles at NielsenIQ, IBM, General Electric and Oracle.  Sam chats with Jacqueline about the opportunity that jumpstarted her career, her passion for brands that connect with customers, and why she thinks personalization has become overkill.---------------------To find out more about this show or #samsales, follow us on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, or visit our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠.Additional sales and LinkedIn resources can be ⁠⁠⁠found here⁠⁠⁠.

Sam interviews John Taft, Vice Chairman of Baird, former CEO of RBC Wealth Management, and great-grandson of former U.S. president, William Howard Taft. Sam chats with John about the impact of his lineage, his dedication to steward leadership, and why he prioritizes organizational culture as a way to generate business. ------------------ To find out more about this show or #samsales, follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠, or visit our ⁠website⁠. Additional sales and LinkedIn resources can be ⁠found here⁠.

Sam interviews Danny Dunn, CRO of Morningstar and former Vice President of IBM’s Midwest enterprise unit.Sam chats with Danny about breaking into the industry as a marketing lead (and ski bum), his passion for growth and development, and how the wild turns he made in his career led to the opportunity of a lifetime.---------------------To find out more about this show or #samsales:Check out our website: ⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q032lkHQ0⁠⁠⁠⁠Sales + LinkedIn resources: ⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q032llb00⁠⁠Follow on LinkedIn: @samsalesliFollow on YouTube:⁠http://www.youtube.com/@hashtagsamsales⁠

Sam interviews Nelson Boyce, a Managing Director at Google, whose storied career includes senior leadership roles at Nickelodeon and BET Networks.  Sam chats with Nelson about the roots of his career, key strategies that allowed him to thrive in sales, and how he knows when it’s time to look for a new challenge. --------------------- To find out more about this show or #samsales: Check out our website: ⁠https://hubs.ly/Q032lkHQ0 ⁠Sales + LinkedIn resources: ⁠https://hubs.ly/Q032llb00⁠ Follow on LinkedIn: @samsalesliFollow on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@hashtagsamsales

Sam interviews Jess Szmajda, a GM at Amazon Web Services and former technology leader at Axios, where she became the first female transgender CTO of a notable media organization. Sam chats with Jess about dropping out of college, her decision to transition and the impact it had on her personally and professionally, and how she networked her way to the top. ---------------- To find out more about this show or #samsales, follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube, or visit our website. Additional sales and LinkedIn resources can be found here.