Women That Sell

Riley May

Conversations for women in business. Connect with Riley on Instagram at @therileymay @womenthatsell Find Out More: www.rileymaycoaching.au

  1. Beyond The Business: Self-Trust Is Built in the Moments You Don't Feel Like It

    MAR 1

    Beyond The Business: Self-Trust Is Built in the Moments You Don't Feel Like It

    What does it actually mean to hold your standards in a hard season? Not in theory but in the moments where every justification is sitting right there, available to you and completely valid? In this episode, I unpack a conversation she had with a client who was navigating everything at once business pressure, relationship tension, and the weight of a season that felt like it was demanding more than she had. The reframe they landed on was simple but it changes the way you approach almost everything. Drawing on her own experience navigating pregnancy alongside business and leadership, Riley explores the difference between compassion and self-abandonment, why suffering is so often reinforced by the narratives we rehearse and what it actually looks like to lead yourself well when conditions aren't optimal. WHAT WE COVER — Why standards are only ever truly tested in the moments temptation is present not when it's easy— The difference between compassion and self-abandonment in a hard season— How the narratives we rehearse create far more suffering than the circumstances themselves— The language reframe that moves you from victim to ownership, instantly— Why self-trust is built through follow-through, especially when you don't feel like it— The one question to ask yourself when everything feels heavy at once— How the same principles apply across business, pregnancy, relationships, and every other stretch season KEY TAKEAWAYS Every season makes a demand of you. But the demand is not the problem. The question is who you are inside it. Compassion is not the same as abandonment. You're not trying to perform at 100% in a 60% season but you are asking what leadership looks like right now, within the capacity you have. Replace the language. "I don't have time" becomes "it's not a priority." That's not guilt, that's ownership. And ownership is where agency lives. Self-trust is built through follow-through. If you only act when you feel like it, you will never fully trust yourself. The path back to yourself is always available through the next decision. Pain is inevitable. Suffering is often optional. So much of suffering is reinforced through the narrative we rehearse and you don't need to create more suffering in the moments where discomfort is already doing its job. Your standards don't live in your intentions. They live in your decisions especially the quiet ones, in the moments no one is watching. THE QUESTION TO CARRY THIS WEEK "Where am I contributing to this and what would leadership look like right now?" CONNECT WITH ME Follow on Instagram for daily content on leadership, business, and the unfiltered reality of doing both. @therileymay @womenthatsell If this episode resonated, share it with someone who's in a heavy season right now. And if you found value here, leaving a review means more than you know, it helps this show reach the people who need it most.

    28 min
  2. Modern Sales Series: Why Your Content Isn’t Converting (And How to Fix It)

    JAN 29

    Modern Sales Series: Why Your Content Isn’t Converting (And How to Fix It)

    This episode is about shifting your content from impressive to effective and understanding the psychology behind why some content performs well but doesn’t convert, while other content quietly generates sales with ease. I walk you through the core principles of modern messaging, including why educational content rarely converts on its own, how gap diagnosis content creates instant resonance, and why clarity, specificity, and emotional intelligence are now the most valuable tools in your content strategy. We also break down what the modern woman actually looks for in content, how she self-identifies through symptoms rather than information, and why recognising your buyer’s internal experience is what positions you as the obvious solution. This episode will teach you how to create content that meets your audience where they are mentally, emotionally, and psychologically not where you wish they were. This conversation is designed to help you stop relying on volume, virality or visibility alone, and instead build a content strategy that converts consistently because it communicates with precision, depth, and intention. If this episode resonates and you're ready to elevate your messaging and strengthen the way you attract and nurture premium clients, you can begin with Sell Like A Woman – $11. It gives you the essential tools to write and speak in a way that aligns with the modern buyer’s psychology. If you’d like personalised support as you refine your content, positioning, and communication, you’re welcome to apply for 1:1 coaching here. And if you want ongoing sales leadership and behind-the-scenes insights, you can connect with me on Instagram at @therileymay or explore all programs and offerings at rileymaycoaching.au. Thank you for being here and for choosing to communicate with clarity, emotional intelligence and intention.

    16 min
  3. Modern Sales Series: The Four Buyer Types Every Woman Must Understand in 2026

    JAN 22

    Modern Sales Series: The Four Buyer Types Every Woman Must Understand in 2026

    This episode is about understanding the four buyer types that shape the modern sales landscape and why knowing how each woman makes decisions is the key to stronger, cleaner, and more effortless conversions in 2026. I walk you through the core psychology behind each buyer type, how they think, what they value, and the patterns they follow when making a purchasing decision. We explore how the Amiable, Analytical, Expressive, and Driver buyers each require different communication styles, and why using the same language for everyone is one of the biggest reasons your messaging doesn’t land the way it could. We also break down the most common mistakes women make when selling to each type, how to recognise them in your audience, and the simple shifts that help you create instant clarity and connection. This episode will help you see why one-size-fits-all sales no longer works — and how adapting your communication (without changing who you are) is what makes your sales feel natural, relational, and effective. This conversation is designed to help you create resonance, not resistance, in both your content and your sales conversations. When you understand how each buyer decides, your leadership strengthens, your messaging deepens, and your conversions increase with far less effort. If this episode resonates and you want to elevate your communication, messaging, and sales skills as a modern feminine-led entrepreneur, you can begin with Sell Like A Woman – $11. It gives you the core tools to speak to your audience in a way that feels grounded, confident, and aligned with how women truly buy. If you’re ready for personalised support as you refine your positioning, communication, and sales approach, you’re welcome to apply for 1:1 business coaching here. And if you want more connection, behind-the-scenes conversations, and ongoing sales leadership, you can follow me on Instagram at @therileymay or explore all programs and offerings at rileymaycoaching.au. Thank you for being here and for choosing to lead with clarity, emotional intelligence, and communication that honours the modern woman buyer.

    20 min
  4. Modern Sales Series: Why Your Buyer Has Evolved And Your Strategy Must Too

    JAN 15

    Modern Sales Series: Why Your Buyer Has Evolved And Your Strategy Must Too

    This episode is about understanding the evolution of the modern woman buyer and why the sales strategies that used to work no longer land in 2026. I walk you through the core shifts happening in the online space, especially around emotional intelligence, self-led decision-making, and the rise of the relationship economy. We speak about why your audience no longer responds to pressure, outdated persuasion tactics, or high-volume content, and how clarity, communication and connection have now become the primary drivers of conversion. We also explore why strategy alone can’t carry your sales anymore, how your internal regulation impacts your external results, and why modern sales requires skill, nuance, and emotional intelligence more than it requires “doing more.” This episode will help you understand your buyer on a deeper level so you can sell in a way that feels grounded, ethical and effective. This conversation is designed to help you sell to women in a way that aligns with who they are today not who they were five years ago. When you understand how the buyer has evolved, your messaging, leadership, and sales process become simpler, cleaner and significantly more effective. If this episode resonates and you want to strengthen your sales foundation in a practical, feminine-led way, you can begin with Sell Like A Woman – $11. It teaches the core principles of modern sales, communication and buyer psychology that help your content and conversations convert with confidence. If you’re ready for deeper, personalised support as you evolve your messaging, positioning, and leadership, you’re welcome to apply for 1:1 business coaching here. And if you want ongoing insights, grounded sales leadership, and behind-the-scenes conversations, you can connect with me on Instagram at @therileymay or explore all programs and offerings at rileymaycoaching.au. Thank you for being here and for choosing to sell in a way that is relational, intelligent and truly reflective of the modern buyer.

    18 min

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Conversations for women in business. Connect with Riley on Instagram at @therileymay @womenthatsell Find Out More: www.rileymaycoaching.au

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