How do you lead a sales team through constant change and stay sane doing it?

In this episode we’re joined by Chris DeNoia - Chief Revenue Officer, professor, and long-time sales leader to unpack what it really takes to transform a sales organisation from the inside out. From his early days in product management to driving billion-dollar growth in Silicon Valley, Chris shares the hard-won lessons behind leading through disruption, embedding strategy fast, and balancing performance with purpose.

We dig into why CROs today face shorter tenures, faster pivots, and higher expectations than ever before and how the best leaders adapt without losing their teams. Chris also shares practical insights on discovery, incentives, and using AI intelligently (not just because it’s trendy).

What You’ll Learn

- Leading Through Change: How to balance quick wins with sustainable transformation and avoid the “big bang” failure trap.

- The CRO Playbook: Why discovery, alignment, and testing small make or break modern revenue leadership.

- Smarter AI: What AI can (and can’t) do for your sales team and why productivity isn’t always the real problem.

Chris doesn’t just talk about transformation - he’s lived it. This episode is a masterclass in how to steady the ship, turn the tanker, and keep your team thriving in a world that never slows down.

The Sales Transformers Podcast is produced by Urban Podcasts.