Our guest on the Sales Code Leadership Podcast this week is Lisa Occleshaw, whose brief bio serves as an introduction to what was a really informative discussion.

Here is how Lisa describes herself and her journey in the technology sector:
“I began my career in IT Sales by accident and have stayed for 28 years so far! I grew up in the Midlands and graduated with a degree in Accounting from Oxford Brookes - it was the Poly when I went in. Trouble was I didn't want to be an accountant! So doing a temp job at a very small software reseller opened up my eyes to Technology and also that I quite enjoyed the sales process.

Jump forward to 2021 and after a long stint at IBM, followed by a spell at SAP I am now Head of UK Sales for a fabulous Identity vendor called Ping. I am married with a 16 year old son and I live not too far from the sea. I have all sorts of hobbies, which have become more important than ever to me since the pandemic. 9 hours a day in front of the laptop has driven all of us to things outside of work and for me those things are Interior Design (we are building our new house), weight-lifting, hiking and singing. But most of all I love people. I like watching them, listening to them, learning from them and helping them when I can. I am an only child and get my energy from being with others... especially customers!”

Thank you, Lisa for a fascinating insight into what makes a great sales leader.


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