Life, Leadership, and The Making of Samantha McKenna

Life, Leadership, and The Making of Samantha McKenna

Samantha McKenna is a leading sales and LinkedIn expert, and her schedule is consistently packed with speaking engagements across the globe. There's no shortage of content featuring Sam, and yet we felt like her audience needed to see more of what really makes Sam...Sam. In the season two finale episode of The Show Me You Know Me Show, Paige Tills, VP of Marketing at #samsales, takes the reins as the podcast host and interviews Sam. As a #samsales insider privy to the inner workings and relationships of the team, and as someone who's worked closely with Sam over the past six years, Paige shines a light on the woman behind the public figure. Listen in to hear about Sam's early life and career, the challenges she overcame, and the quirks and qualities that so many of us adore. We hope you enjoy! --- Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20 Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0 Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/

Kim Peretti - IPOs, identity, and finding fulfillment before and after the C-suite

In this heartfelt episode of The Show Me You Know Me® Show, host Sam McKenna interviews Kim Peretti, Chief Customer Officer at Restaurant365.  It’s rare to witness two powerful executive women having a candid conversation about life challenges that we all fear: the social and intellectual aspects of retirement, the challenges of identity beyond a high-powered career, and the need for support systems and mentors who believe in your full potential.  This episode highlights Kim’s incredible professional success, including being part of the leadership team during two IPOs, but it also underscores the intricate balancing act between professional success and personal well-being, especially for women in executive roles. It’s a must-listen and one of our all-time favorite episodes. Enjoy! --- Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20 Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0 Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/]

Sanjay Srivastava - Generative AI, venture capital, and building trust into technology

In this episode of The Show Me You Know Me® Show, host Sam McKenna interviews Sanjay Srivastava, Chief Digital Strategist at Genpact, Operating Partner at Masagroup Ventures, and Chair of the Executive Technology Board. Sanjay truly does it all, and he’s incredibly unique and insightful. He’s on the frontlines of technical transformation and AI while still placing immense value in the role of trust and ethics in solving modern problems.  Sam and Sanjay’s conversation explores how to break down complex problems (hint: it’s the opposite of what you’ve always heard), how he determines which startups to invest in, and why he’s passionate about improving the world and those around him. Whether you’re leading a digital program, building a go-to-market motion, or simply trying to make smarter decisions with data, this episode offers clear principles and actionable guidance you can apply immediately! --- Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20 Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0 Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/]

Geoff Hakel - "The impact we have on people is what ultimately drives me"

In this episode of The Show Me You Know Me® Show, host Sam McKenna interviews Geoff Hakel, Executive Vice President at TransUnion and leader of the US Financial Services and Consumer Indirect Sales teams. This was a fun episode for Sam as she and Geoff have worked together for a few years now! You’ll hear about Geoff’s start in newspaper ad sales that eventually led to health insurance, joining TransUnion in its early days, and then starting the healthcare business at TransUnion, which they eventually sold for nearly half a billion dollars.  Beyond his incredible business accolades, you really get to see Geoff’s heart and “why” in this episode. From coaching youth sports to his open-calendar policy, he proves that you can make time for what you’re passionate about, even with his level of success. You don’t want to miss this one. Listen in below! — Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20 Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0 Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/

Andrew Criezis - "I tried to turn down the role that ended up changing my life."

In this episode of The Show Me You Know Me® Show, host Sam McKenna interviews  Andrew Criezis, President of Omni-Commerce and SMB at NielsenIQ. Andrew shares the role he nearly turned down that ended up changing his life, the leader he emulated and learned the most from, and how he racked up promotion after promotion at his multi-billion dollar company.  This episode is packed with leadership insights including: * Building respect early with your team * Raising the tide of the organization rather than only yourself * Using Show Me You Know Me® to go deep with your team, understanding their differing backgrounds, motivations, and interests --- Weekly newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwSB20 Sales and LinkedIn resources: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwTFH0 Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/