The "Dear Future CRO" Podcast by GrowthQ
The "Dear Future CRO" Podcast is made for ambitious sales professionals with their eye on the C-Suite. The show uncovers the secrets of leadership and career success through the journeys of Sales Executives, Sales Leaders, and Sales High Performers who have navigated being the "only" in the room. Each episode dives into personal stories that give listeners the career navigation blueprint on the journey to the top sales job.
With each episode, host and CEO of GrowthQ, Esther Iyamu brings listeners enlightening conversations with trailblazing B2B Enterprise Sales leaders across various sectors, examining the transformative power of mentorship, the importance of fostering passions, and the leadership qualities essential for navigating a successful career in this field.
Whether you're starting your career, aiming for the C-Suite, or simply seeking to sharpen your leadership skills, the “Dear Future CRO” Podcast promises to inspire, educate, and empower you to realize your potential and lead with intention.
Episodes
26 episodes
Lessons from the 22 Women CRO's & Leaders of the Dear Future CRO Podcast
Introducing GrowthQ's First AI Podcast: 22 Women's Leadership Stories. This episode distills the wisdom of 22 inspiring female leaders from the "Dear Future CRO" podcast.Authentic Leadership:
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18:30
Career Navigation and Leadership: Lessons from AWS Sales Leader Angie Perez Thomas
Welcome back to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ! In this episode, we sit down with Angie Perez Thomas, the North American Sales Leader for Enterprise Customers at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Angie, a powerhouse in ...
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How to Drive Change and Build Trust with CRO Denise Walter
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ! In this gripping episode, host Esther goes deep with Denise Walter, the dynamic Chief Revenue Officer at Darktrace. Denise, a seasoned leader with a storied career in tech and sales,...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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34:35
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From Developer to Sales Leader: Lynne Doherty's Unconventional Path to Success
Welcome to another insightful episode of the "Dear Future CRO Podcast" powered by GrowthQ! Today, we're thrilled to host Lynne Doherty, a remarkable leader whose unconventional career journey took her from a math and computer science major t...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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38:41
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Aligning Career Choices with Personal Values: How to Lead Authentically with Sharon Martin
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ! In this episode, our host and Founder of GrowthQ, Esther sits down with the inspiring Sharon Martin, a seasoned systems engineering leader, to delve into the challenges and mindset s...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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42:20
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Mastering Overlay Sales Leadership: Garrett Claridge’s Guide to Building Trust and Managing Teams
Welcome to the "Dear Future CRO Podcast," powered by GrowthQ! In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Garrett Claridge, the Regional Sales Leader of the West Coast for Cisco Webex, based in Seattle. Garrett shares his inva...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:56
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Leadership Lessons from Tony Colon: Diversity, Instinct, and Financial Wisdom
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ! In this episode, our host and Founder of GrowthQ, Esther Ayorinde-Iyamu engages in a compelling conversation with Tony Colon, SVP for Customer Success at ServiceNow. Tony takes us th...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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51:16
Allison's Journey: Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity in Leadership
GrowthQ Community, in this insightful session with the amazing Allison West Hughes, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, Allison shares her transformative journey of embracing vulnerability and authenticity in her leadership style, thanks ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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38:23
Delivering Tomorrow’s Growth Today: Rhonda Henley’s Leadership Mission
GrowthQ Community, join us for an inspiring episode of the Dear Future CRO Podcast with Rhonda Henley, Vice President of America's Partner Sales at Cisco. Rhonda shares valuable ins...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:36
Kelly Wright on Driving Sales Success with Culture Driven Sales
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ. In today's enlightening session with Kelly Breslin Wright, we dove deep into the heart of transformative sales and the powe...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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39:33
Scaling Success: Insights from Mark Niemiec on Leadership and Revenue Growth
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ. In this episode, we sit down with Mark Niemiec, Chief Revenue Officer at Salesloft, who dives deep into the challenges and strategies...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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37:40
Mentorship, Motivation, and Moving Up in Sales with Travis Cox
Welcome to the "Dear Future CRO Podcast" powered by GrowthQ. In this episode, we delve into the compelling career journey of Travis Cox, Global Vice President of Sales at HeroDevs, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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33:56
Winning in Sales with Heart: Lessons from Frederick DeWorken
Welcome to the "Dear Future CRO Podcast" powered by GrowthQ. In this episode, we are honored to have Frederick DeWorken as our guest. Frederick is an In...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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30:57
The Power of Networking: Marjorie Martin's Key to Professional Advancement
Welcome to the "Dear Future CRO Podcast" powered by GrowthQ. In this episode, we are honored to have Marjorie Martin as our guest. Marjorie is an expert in technology sales,...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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35:18
Chris Richardson on the Power of Authenticity and Leading with Empathy
Hello and welcome to the "Dear Future CRO Podcast" powered by GrowthQ. In this episode, we’re honored to host Chris Richardson, Cloud Transformation Sales Leader at Google Cloud - a l...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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36:40
Leadership and Learning with Umesh Lakshman: A Guide for Aspiring CROs
Welcome to Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ. In this episode, our exclusive guest Umesh Lakshman, Vice President, Solutions Architecture, National Mid-Markets and Channels at
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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33:19
Kathy Saye’s Guide for Aspiring Leaders and Working Parents
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ. In our latest episode, Kathy Saye, an exemplary leader from
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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34:32
Unlocking Your Potential: Strategies from Katharina Matsui's Rise to SVP of Sales
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast, where we unlock the secrets to career growth with industry experts in Sales. This episode is a compelling conversation with Katharina Matsui
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:46
DEAR FUTURE CRO | Ep 001 | by Culture Crunch x GrowthQ - Paula Hansen
Welcome to the #DearFutureCRO Podcast, where today we’ve had the inspiring Paula Hansen sharing her wisdom on rising through the ranks to become a Chief Revenue Officer. She’s remi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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46:30
Marine to Meraki Americas Sales VP: Cedric Lockhart's Revenue Leadership Career Journey
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ. I’m Esther, and in our latest episode, we sat down with the seasoned powerhouse - Cedric Lockhart. From his ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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44:42
Susan Rothwell: Embrace Change and Propel Your Career as a CRO
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast, where we unlock the secrets to career growth with industry experts in Sales. I'm Esther, and in this insightful episode, I dive deep with Susan...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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41:47
From Healthcare to Tech: A Chief Customer Officer's Take on Customer-Centric Leadership
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast. I'm your host Esther, and in this episode, we have the incredible Sandy Hogan, recently named Chief Customer Officer from SA...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:47
From Lawyer to Tech Sales Leader: Shannon Redd's Unique Career Journey
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ, where we bring you insights from sales leaders who are shaping the future. I'm your host, Esther, and in today's episode, Shannon R...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:25
Igniting Leadership Excellence: Vanessa Smith's Blueprint for Aspiring CROs
Welcome to GrowthQ, where we tap into the wisdom of business leaders to fuel your ascent. Today, join me, Esther Ayorinde-Iyamu, and our exceptional guest, Vanessa Smith, President of Servicenow.org. Vanessa gave us a masterclass in career a...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:47
