Women in Sales

I just got some very upsetting news. A colleague and friend will be going to hospice this week. Her family has asked for visitors to help her accept this new phase. Any advice on what to say? I have n… more

I'm freaking out right now and could really use some advice. I just took a new job and have already put in my notice at my current company. Then yesterday I found out I'm pregnant - happy, but… more

It was brought to my attention today that the associate I am training to take over my old role, I promoted out of, received a higher merit title than me and 13k higher base salary. The role I am in no… more

The most valuable thing I’ve learned recently is that if you want team members to contribute more, acknowledge all contributions—even small ones. What I’ve found is that this type of encouragement bui… more

Anybody doing anything new with prospecting emails? Ai, new methods? Getting more meetings? What’s working? Help please!🙏🏻

What are the best ways to upskill in a sales/marketing career? Also, I’m interested in developing my leadership/people skills. Are there courses that you have taken or books or publications that you h… more

I keep getting pushed ads for LinkedIn Premium. Does anyone here have it? Is it worth it? Could you please let me know what you like or don’t like about it?

I'm the top performer on my sales team, but I actually don't like sales! I came from managing teams in a different industry. I thought I'd prove myself here, then move back to leadership, … more

My boss is so often wrong, and she is always so confident in her accusations. It’s very annoying. Today, she told me we missed a deadline, and when I corrected her, she just said, “Oh, okay.” I really want to say… more

We had a team meeting yesterday, and I'm literally the only one who was focused. A colleague asks me if I'm about to comment, and I say no. Then, some guy I never talk to goes, "First tim… more

I need some strategies for motivating myself. I’m really lucky I WFH but sometimes I drag my feet on unpleasant work tasks and then I end up feeling like I never stop working. How can I get started an… more

In my current B2B role, I'm the only woman among 15 male reps on my team. It makes me incredibly thick-skinned and teaches me to speak up confidently. But now that I'm looking for a new job, I… more

Would you say your company has a safe to fail option? Like, is it ok to take a big swing and miss occasionally? My work claims this is true, but still I worry about being too risky. How does it land w… more

I said I was indifferent about a certain recent event in Utah and this guy said he’s reporting me to my employer. I’m not celebrating but I don’t owe anyone empathy. Has anyone ever dealt with this be… more

I said I was different about Charlie Kirk on IG and this guy threatened to report me to my employer. I don’t owe anyone empathy. Anyone ever been in this situation?

Parents in sales - does reducing hours actually reduce your stress? I'm drowning with three elementary-aged kids and a full sales load. Tried switching from field to inside, avoiding leadership tr… more

I’m ready to ask my boss for a meeting about compensation. My duties have multiplied beyond those stated in my offer letter, and I want a commensurate raise. Please help me figure out what to say. Wha… more

How did you all get better at sales when starting out? I'm 6 months into my first real sales role and feeling overwhelmed. My background is real estate from a few years back, but this B2B stuff is… more

I just had an interview with a firm whose recruiter told me that work life balance is really important there. That sounds great! But the hiring manager said she should warn me there is “occasional “ o… more

What would you say are the top ways to upskill in sales and sales-adjacent careers? For whatever reason, I’m thinking about my annual review, and I’d like to come up with some ideas for how I could be… more

Rosh Hashanah is Sept 22, and we’ve been invited to my husband’s cousin’s place. What can I expect from a Rosh Hashanah celebration? What should we bring?

Im coming back from a 3-week vacation on Monday. Should I reach out to colleagues in advance to set some meetings to catch up on things? Or is it okay to wait until Monday?

Just lost a deal I've been working on for six months. I knew the client well, we had a great rapport, and I truly believed our solution was a perfect fit. I feel like I didn't just lose a sale… more

What do you do when a male colleague takes credit for your work or talks over you in meetings? I've been in a few situations like this lately and I'm not sure how to handle it professionally. … more

I was a sales representative for almost eight years, but my new manager (who has only been here a year) just let me go. She made up a bunch of false accusations and I had no one to defend myself to. I… more

Does anyone here sell products or services to government entities in the US? Is anyone getting any traction with the federal government this year? What are some tips and tricks for making inroads into… more

I'm averaging about 1% answer rates on cold calls lately and it's driving me crazy. Been at this for over 2 years but the last few months feel impossible. Has cold calling always been this muc… more

Finally thinking of switching to a digital calendar from a paper planner. Which should I choose? Apple? Google? Something else? I’m particularly interested in something I can share with my husband (An… more

Does anyone else get that “back to school “ feeling after Labor Day? I do even though I’ve been out for many years. I’m looking for some good habits to form as we close out 2025. What are your best ti… more

Anyone have any advice on how to stop putting too much pressure on myself and getting worked up with anxiety a few times a week? Best coping skills? Exercise is part of my daily routine and I eat heal… more

Coming back from maternity leave has been weird. Sometimes I feel completely ignored, and other times like everyone's waiting for me to mess up. I keep second-guessing myself too. Maybe I'm ju… more

I’m so tired of coming back from a long weekend only to get slammed with work. It feels like we got more dumped on us today than we do on a typical Tuesday. Im thinking of talking to my manager about … more

Two months back into territory sales after going fully remote in 2020, and the road fatigue is hitting harder than expected. My close rate's up but my energy's down. What helps you manage the … more

Anybody else working today, or is it just me? My boss wanted coverage, so I decided to volunteer and take another day off another time. It’s not too bad, except I am bored and can’t wait for 5!! Anybo… more

Just got put on my first PIP ever because I wasn't making enough calls. My old manager never really checked on me, but this new guy is watching my every move. They say it's to help me improve,… more

How do you encourage quiet people to participate in meetings without putting them on the spot? I have one colleague in particular who says very little, but whenever she is called upon, she has great i… more

I've been with my company for almost two years, have been a top performer for 3 quarters straight, brought in our biggest client this year, and I'm still waiting for a promotion. The boss keep… more

Agree or disagree: AI won’t take your job, but people who know how to use AI will. I tend to think AI is going to eliminate SOME jobs, and then maybe some people will lose their jobs to those who know… more

What is the best area of sales to get into? I was witnessing a debate over this at work today. Some ppl thought tech, which is what I have always thought. But then someone brought up the idea of selli… more