April 04, 2024

Finding Purpose and Peace with Nikki Ivey

How many times have you questioned your value as a seller? You’re not alone. It’s the existential question that most of us carry, and confronting it head-on takes strength. As does challenging the transactional nature of rela...

How many times have you questioned your value as a seller? 

You’re not alone. It’s the existential question that most of us carry, and confronting it head-on takes strength. As does challenging the transactional nature of relationships and the realities of aging out of sales. 


This episode kicks off Season 4 with an impactful discussion featuring Nikki Ivy, a seasoned tech sales professional and coach helping women business owners secure corporate clients.


The conversation dives into the nature of uncomfortable conversations, exploring existential crises in tech sales, the impact of age on perceived relevance in the industry, and the journey toward finding purpose and power in work. 


Nikki shares insights on her journey to embrace inspiration as a key differentiator and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations with oneself. 


Additionally, the episode touches on the challenges women face in the tech industry and the significance of building meaningful, non-transactional professional networks. 


Nikki's work focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs through practical frameworks for business positioning and storytelling, aiming to address the significant disparity in revenue achievements among women-owned businesses.


02:52 - Exploring the Value of Self in Sales and Beyond

04:49 - The Hope for Tech Sales: Challenges and Opportunities

08:51 - Embracing Uncomfortable Conversations for Growth and Justice

18:50 - Navigating Age and Perception in Sales

23:33 - Starting the Conversation on Age and Relevance

24:56 - Empowering Women in Business: Strategies and Challenges


Where to Find Nikki Ivey

Nikki's LinkedIn profile

Stimulyst


Revenue Real Links

www.revenuereal.com

Amy’s LinkedIn profile


Chapters

00:00 - Nikki Ivey

01:53 - Nikki Ivy's Journey: From Sales to Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

02:55 - Exploring the Value of Self in Sales and Beyond

04:52 - The Hope for Tech Sales: Challenges and Opportunities

07:40 - 12% Program at Stimulus

08:54 - Embracing Uncomfortable Conversations for Growth and Justice

18:53 - Ageism

20:27 - Navigating Age and Perception in Sales

21:39 - The Reality of Aging in a Professional Setting

23:35 - Starting the Conversation on Age and Relevance

24:59 - Empowering Women in Business: Strategies and Challenges

26:25 - Nikki's Growth Frameworks

34:19 - Concluding Thoughts on Uncomfortable Conversations