In this episode of Rep Matters - Uncapped, hosts Zoya Segelbacher and Caroline Jones engage with Maureen Gallagher from Electric, exploring her dynamic career in sales and personal growth.
Maureen starts by discussing her serendipitous entry into sales, stemming from a mix-up with Morningstar, a financial services company she mistook for a veggie burger brand. This amusing start to her career highlights the unpredictable nature of career paths and the importance of seizing opportunities.
Transitioning from teaching in Korea to sales in the U.S., Maureen shares how her experience as an educator honed her sales skills. Teaching middle schoolers in Korea, she learned to engage a tough audience, a skill she later applied in her sales demos. Maureen emphasizes the significance of being engaging and compelling in sales, drawing parallels between educating students and interacting with clients.
Finally, Maureen touches on her unique approach to work-life balance, notably her decision to live a nomadic lifestyle during the pandemic. This choice not only allowed her to explore new places but also brought a refreshed energy and perspective to her professional life. Her story is a testament to the value of integrating personal passions with career aspirations, demonstrating how a non-traditional approach can lead to success and fulfillment.
In this episode of Rep Matters - Uncapped, hosts Zoya Segelbacher and Caroline Jones engage with Maureen Gallagher from Electric, exploring her dynamic career in sales and personal growth.
Maureen starts by discussing her serendipitous entry into sales, stemming from a mix-up with Morningstar, a financial services company she mistook for a veggie burger brand. This amusing start to her career highlights the unpredictable nature of career paths and the importance of seizing opportunities.
Transitioning from teaching in Korea to sales in the U.S., Maureen shares how her experience as an educator honed her sales skills. Teaching middle schoolers in Korea, she learned to engage a tough audience, a skill she later applied in her sales demos. Maureen emphasizes the significance of being engaging and compelling in sales, drawing parallels between educating students and interacting with clients.
Finally, Maureen touches on her unique approach to work-life balance, notably her decision to live a nomadic lifestyle during the pandemic. This choice not only allowed her to explore new places but also brought a refreshed energy and perspective to her professional life. Her story is a testament to the value of integrating personal passions with career aspirations, demonstrating how a non-traditional approach can lead to success and fulfillment.