The State of Sales Enablement FFWD Revenue

In this episode of the State of Sales Enablement, Jonathan Kvarfordt aka Coach K talks with Lauren Brownstone, an enabler with a wealth of experience and author of "Enabling Enablement: Executing a Strategic Learning and Readiness Function to Launch Your Organization to New Heights." Lauren shares her journey from education to corporate enablement, discusses her multi-faceted definition of enablement, and delves into the importance of behavior change in driving organizational success.
Here are some of the questions Lauren and Jonathan attempted to tackle:
What is the difference between skills and competencies, and why is this distinction important?What is the Kirkpatrick methodology, and how can it be used to measure the impact of enablement?How can organizations move from subjective to objective measures of skills and behavior change?What are the common challenges in the enablement community, and how can a clearer definition of enablement help address these?Why can enablement serve the entire organisation, not just sales?
Connect with Lauren Brownstone:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenbrownstone/
https://www.heartwisedev.com/
Connect with Jonathan Kvarfordt:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmkmba/

In this thought-provoking episode of Troubleshooting Enablement, we delve into the complex world of navigating layoffs and maintaining momentum in a challenging job market. Joining host Devin McDermott is the insightful Phil Putnam, an acclaimed coach, consultant, and advocate for enablers in transition. Phil shares his wealth of knowledge on how enablers can adapt their strategies to not only survive but thrive in an evolving job landscape.
Want to submit a confidential question? Simply fill in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwcrkKKiFS6vbLbgt2S4jn9bCLkIc-KZaMqXdisdPb5F3CTg/viewform
Connect with Phil Putnam:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philputnamcoach/
https://www.philputnam.com/
Connect with Devon McDermott:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/devonmcdermott/

In this episode of the State of Sales Enablement, Jonathan Kvarfordt aka Coach K talks with Stephanie White, an enabler known for her outstanding contributions to the community and recently nominated for the 2024 SEC Ones to Watch. Stephanie shares insights from her experience in sales enablement, introduces her new initiative, Enablement Reimagined, and discusses common challenges and effective strategies for enablers.
Here are some of the questions Stephanie and Jonathan attempted to tackle:
What is Stephanie's approach in enabling enablers?What is Enablement Reimagined, and what does it aim to change about the support available to enablers?What are the typical obstacles that enablers encounter, and how can they address these to enhance their strategic role?How can enablers secure the development tools they need and get the right support within their businesses?
Connect with Stephanie White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-white-sales/
Learn more about Enablement Reimagined: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enablement-reimagined/
Connect with Jonathan Kvarfordt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmkmba/

Conversational Intelligence is one of the rapidly emerging categories in the sales tech space. However, as with any other technology tool, the same rule applies: A fool with a tool is still a fool. To understand how to maximize the value of Conversational Intelligence platforms, navigate common pitfalls, and align all key stakeholders, Dannii has caught up with Keiran Smith, an enabler who has lots of stories from the CI implementation trenches to tell.
Here are some of the questions Keiran and Danny attempted to tackle:
What makes a great Conversational Intelligence platform implementation, and what are the potential challenges enablers should be mindful of?How do you ensure buy-in and adoption for Conversational Intelligence?What role do sales leaders play in the Conversational Intelligence journey?

Navigating the ever evolving landscape of enablement can feel like uncharted territory. That's where Troubleshooting Enablement comes in. This podcast is a safe space to tackle those nagging questions you've been hesitant to ask in public spaces like LinkedIn, social media, or enablement forums, if you've ever felt like everybody's got it all figured out, except me.
In this episode, Jennifer Ryan joins Devon to troubleshoot your questions and speaks about how to maintain senior leadership support, corporate parenting, finding your personal "yes", and more.
Want to submit a confidential question? Simply fill in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwcrkKKiFS6vbLbgt2S4jn9bCLkIc-KZaMqXdisdPb5F3CTg/viewform

An Englishwoman, an Aussie, and two Americans walk into a podcast studio...
This is not the beginning of a bad joke but the beginning of season 3 of The State of Sales Enablement podcast.
With two new hosts, familiar faces, and a brand new episode format, this season promises to be the best one yet.
Join Felix Krueger, Devon McDermott, and now also Jonathan Kvarfordt and Dannii Mathers for a 360 view on each of the hosts' enablement adventures and what's in store for enablement in 2024 and beyond!