Welcome To Theinquisitor Podcast

Fewer than 12% of sales leadership positions are held by women. I interview #LorraineFerguson author of #TheUnapologeticSaleswoman where she explores why women can make a great career in sales. Sales offers high income potential with flexibility, the ability to carve out your own path and to advance on your own merit. Historically there have been many barriers, not least among them, prejudice which has been rife. That said, many women don't see themselves conceptually as salespeople despite the fact they possess many of the attributes that can make them great at this, the oldest profession! All adults are children trapped in adult bodies so the skills of motherhood can be easily transferred - empathy, listening, caring, understanding - which are in direct opposition to the gung-ho version of testosterone fuelled bad salesmanship that has given the profession a bad reputation. We discuss the challenges and opportunities represented by sales for women who want to have a satisfying career and have a family. We e