From the battlefield to the boardroom – what does a Royal Marine know about sales and success? More than you’d think!In this episode of The Wise Why, Kirsty van den Bulk sits down with Peter Ainsworth, a former Royal Marine turned Amazon Alexa Product Manager. Peter’s journey is anything but ordinary – from clearing mines in Mozambique to leading tech innovations, his career is packed with lessons on discipline, adaptability, and winning in business.🔎 What you’ll learn:➡️ The “Done but Not Perfect” mindset – why speed beats perfection in sales & tech.➡️ How boredom signals it’s time to level up your career.➡️ Sales isn’t just about selling – it’s about understanding people, just like in the military.💡 Peter’s Background:🎖️ Royal Marine Commando → HALO Trust (Mine Clearance in Mozambique)🔐 Security & Tech Industry → Norbain SD, Vista, Samsung Techwin (Hanwha Techwin), JCI/Tyco📢 Now at Amazon Alexa → Leading in Voice Tech & Customer Experience🎧 Hit play now! You won’t believe how military discipline transforms sales, product management, and leadership.Chapters:00:00 Welcome01:26 Peter's Background02:04 Princess Anne and Mozambique02:46 The Security Industry and Norbain04:42 Don't Wair for Perfect!06:05 How IBecame a Marine08:12 Supporting Others to Succeed09:32 Everyone is YOur Customer13:54 Leraning is Different from Understanding17:10 Many Mentors along the way19:31 BBC Documentary (https://youtu.be/Jv-pxrUNhmw?si=1ACT2PazQOovO3nc)21:44 Confidently Public Speak23:36 Close

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