Slow Down to Speed Up - Karen Kelly

K2 Sales Podcast

In this this solo episode, Karen shares the Importance of Slowing down to Speed up.

This truly can be applied anywhere in life and have benefits, however she focuses on our Mindset, Strategic Account mapping and preparing for discovery in the sales environment.

Starting with us first, look inward, take control of how we show up. Check-in with ourselves first. What do we need? How can we avoid being re-active?

How can we take a non traditional approach to assessing our accounts? Looking beyond the title and zooming out.Thinking creatively, considering the person, what would motivate them to be part of your initiative? How are they measured?

Finally discovery is strategic. What outcome am I looking for? What information do I require, what questions do I need to ask?

When we slow down, we see gaps that perhaps weren’t there. Gaps that bleed in to other areas/ departments. We move from finding an isolated issue into solving business challenges, elevating our position from vendor to partner. This does not come to those who do to slow down to assess prior to acting.

Checking in with Ourselves (00:01:12)

Importance of self-awareness and purpose in sales, with tips for showing up authentically.

Strategic Account Planning (00:02:08)

Encouragement to think outside the box, expand the traditional approach, and be intentional in account mapping.

Conducting Discovery Conversations (00:09:23)

Emphasis on slowing down, asking meaningful questions, and building trust to uncover challenges and motivations effectively.

Slowing Down for Better Results (00:18:11)

Karen discusses the benefits of slowing down, connecting emotionally, and driving results through people rather than relying solely on scorecards.

Importance of Self-Check (00:18:11)

Karen emphasizes the need to look inward and consider what can be done to slow down in order to speed up for better sales results

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Checking in with Ourselves (00:01:12)

3. Strategic Account Planning (00:02:08)

4. Conducting Discovery Conversations (00:09:23)

5. Slowing Down for Better Results (00:16:11)

6. Importance of Self-Check (00:18:11)