In this conversation, Colleen shares how informal mentor moments shaped her early career, why mentorship doesn’t require a title or program, and how asking—and offering—help can create lasting impact. She explains the role emotional intelligence plays in both sales and mentorship, how empathy must be paired with assertiveness, and why looking up from our devices matters more than ever. Colleen also discusses raising your hand to mentor, navigating self-doubt, and the importance of showing up generously in business and life.

Listeners will learn how to recognize mentor opportunities, build meaningful connections, and contribute in ways that matter—no matter where they are in their career.

About Colleen Stanley:

Colleen Stanley is the president and founder of Sales Leadership Inc. and one of the most respected voices in sales development and emotional intelligence. Named the number one Sales Global Guru for 2024—and recognized by Salesforce as a top sales influencer of the 21st century—she has appeared on the Top 30 Global Sales Gurus list for eight consecutive years. Colleen is the author of the widely translated books Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success and Emotional Intelligence for Sales Leadership. Her newest book, Be the Mentor Who Mattered, co-authored with Leanne Teman, highlights how meaningful mentorship often happens in a single moment, conversation, or act of encouragement, drawing on stories from their own experiences and 25 contributors.

Her clients include organizations such as Harvard Business Review Poland, IBM, Otterbox, Gallagher, PCL Construction, and Bosch Rexroth. When she isn’t teaching or speaking, Colleen enjoys hiking the Colorado outdoors with her husband.

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