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Competitive advantage
Michael McCahey, a former Olympian turned tech industry powerhouse, shares how lessons from fencing shaped his approach to high-stakes business. From his early struggles in sport to breaking records in corporate sales, Michael offers a masterclass in preparation, resilience, and execution. In this wide-ranging chat, Michael and host Mike Mannino cover topics like:
The discipline and mindset it takes to win—on the field and in the boardroom
How mastering the rules (and sometimes the loopholes) can become a strategic advantage
The story behind a major deal with Adobe—and why McCahey had to fight his own company to close it
Life after retirement: traveling, reflecting, and still mentoring the next generation
Whether you're a young athlete, a sales professional, or just someone who wants to understand the psychology of winning, this episode delivers powerful takeaways and real-world wisdom.
Guest Bio:
Michael McCahey is a former Olympic fencer and senior enterprise sales executive with a long career at top firms like Salesforce and Adobe. He's built sales teams, closed multimillion-dollar deals, and led with integrity. Now retired, he mentors others and enjoys a well-earned life of travel, golf, and giving back.
---------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.
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By Michael Mannino Sr. & Nareman HamdanMichael McCahey, a former Olympian turned tech industry powerhouse, shares how lessons from fencing shaped his approach to high-stakes business. From his early struggles in sport to breaking records in corporate sales, Michael offers a masterclass in preparation, resilience, and execution. In this wide-ranging chat, Michael and host Mike Mannino cover topics like:
The discipline and mindset it takes to win—on the field and in the boardroom
How mastering the rules (and sometimes the loopholes) can become a strategic advantage
The story behind a major deal with Adobe—and why McCahey had to fight his own company to close it
Life after retirement: traveling, reflecting, and still mentoring the next generation
Whether you're a young athlete, a sales professional, or just someone who wants to understand the psychology of winning, this episode delivers powerful takeaways and real-world wisdom.
Guest Bio:
Michael McCahey is a former Olympic fencer and senior enterprise sales executive with a long career at top firms like Salesforce and Adobe. He's built sales teams, closed multimillion-dollar deals, and led with integrity. Now retired, he mentors others and enjoys a well-earned life of travel, golf, and giving back.
---------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.