Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Declining
Since Aug 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Amanda gets inside the minds of the most successful sales leaders so you can apply their secrets to your business and inspire your team to grow sales. Strive to become the best version of yourself with words of wisdom from some of the best in the business. About Your Host: Amanda Downs is Uspire's Director of Commercial Leadership and a commercial training and coaching expert. She has worked extensively in Europe, EMEA, the US, and Asia and is an accredited Insights Discovery practitioner. She also leads Uspire's commercial leadership proposition. She produces the popular Sales Growth Expert blog and is currently writing her first sales leadership book. About The Uspire Partnership Uspire challenge, energise and upskill leaders to set the stage for business transformation and commercial success. Members of the Uspire team are all industry professionals and have first-hand experience of the commercial challenges you face. We develop leadership skills and commercial capabilities; delivering profitable growth and a sustainable legacy of change. Connect with Amanda: Website: theuspiregroup.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandadowns2/ Connect with Uspire: Website: www.theuspiregroup.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uspire-ltd/

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S2E12 Ep 12: Baked-in Brilliance with Aisling Tuck

Dec 02, 2025 26m

What does it take to scale a bakery into Ireland’s largest vegan cookie supplier starting from your mum’s kitchen at 21? In this inspiring episode of Sales Leader Secrets, Amanda Downs chats to…

S2E11 S2, Ep 11: Leading Through Language with Anne Unsworth

Nov 04, 2025 28m

What does it mean to lead with trust and transform an organisation for the future? In this episode of Sales Leader Secrets, Amanda Downs chats to Anne Unsworth, Head of Retail Operations at Dee Set:…

S2E10 S2, Ep 10: Leading The Disability Activism Agenda

Sep 02, 2025 34m

What’s it like to build a career around changing the way we think about disability? In this episode of Sales Leader Secrets, Amanda Downs talks with Esi Hardy, founder of Celebrating Disability and a…

S2E9 S2, Ep 09: Ella Cookson on Leading Freedom for 2,500 Women

Aug 05, 2025 30m

What does it take to lead a team of over 2,500 people and still keep things grounded? In this episode of Sales Leader Secrets, Amanda Downs chats with Ella Cookson, a standout leader at Tropic…

S2E8 S2, Ep 08: A Glamping Good Leader!

Jul 01, 2025 29m

Ever thought a farm field could turn into a five-star getaway? In this episode of Sales Leader Secrets, Amanda Downs chats with Joanne Collinge, a former teacher who traded the classroom for a life…

S2E7 S2, Ep 07: Lee Personius on Leading Growth, One Pizza At A Time

Jun 03, 2025 29m

Have you ever wondered how a small food startup with just four people became one of the UK’s leading names in the food-to-go industry? In this episode of Sales Leaders’ Secrets, Amanda Downs sits…

S2E6 S02, Ep 06: Leading Potential through Direct Sales with Babette Ogden

May 06, 2025 30m

Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to unlock the leadership potential in others and transform lives through a career in direct sales? In this episode of Sales Leaders' Secrets, host Amanda…

S2E5 S02, Ep 05: The Authentic Leader Lens with Katey Coleman

Apr 22, 2025 26m

Are you ready to redefine your sales leadership approach? Join your host, Amanda Downs, as she sits down with Katey Coleman, Associate Director at Carl Zeiss. With over seventeen years of experience,…

S2E4 S02 Ep 04: Leading Customer Connections with Pete Gillett

Mar 25, 2025 36m

What drives successful sales leaders to embrace change and thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace? In this episode of Sales Leader Secrets, Amanda Downs talks to Pete Gillett, a pioneer in CRM…

S2E3 S02, Ep 03: Championing Health & Nutrition with Holly Thallon Steenson

Mar 11, 2025 31m

Curious about the secrets behind a thriving family business in the world of vitamins and supplements? Amanda Downs sits down with Holly Thallon Steenson, the Managing Director at Viridian Nutrition,…

S2E1 S02 Ep 01: The Organic Leadership Journey of Os Quiros

Feb 11, 2025 36m

Unlock the secrets of sales leadership with Os Quiros, a sales visionary who transformed his career from selling shoes in his school holidays to becoming the CEO of National Organic Products. In this…

Ep 12: The most famous shop in the world with Anna Moir - Deputy Retail Director for Harrods

Jan 21, 2025 34m

What are the secrets behind running one of the world’s most iconic department stores? Amanda sits down with Anna Moir, the Deputy Retail Director at Harrods, who shares her extensive knowledge…

Ep 11: Unfreezing Potential with Shaun Smith - General Manager UK & Ireland at Birds Eye Foods

Jan 07, 2025 30m

Unlock the secrets to becoming an extraordinary sales leader with insights from Shaun Smith, General Manager at Birds Eye UK and Ireland. Hosted by Amanda Downs, we're getting into the essence of…

Ep 10: Community Connection with Charly Andrews

Dec 17, 2024 32m

How can a leadership philosophy centred around kindness, integrity, and genuine care make you a pioneer? Amanda Downs sits down with Charly Andrews, a revolutionary leader who turned a stadium into a…

Ep 09: Harvesting New Heights with Jon Cummings

Dec 03, 2024 31m

Join us as we explore the business of vertical farming. Amanda sits down with Jon Cummings - a seasoned leader who has seamlessly navigated between retail buying and supply chain management. He…

Ep 08: Leading the Brand Story with Sue McVie

Nov 19, 2024 37m

Uncover the secrets behind successful commercial strategies and powerful storytelling to boost your sales. Amanda chats to Sue McVie about her extensive career - from her initial field sales role at…

Ep 07: Navigating the Sales Leadership Journey with James Guy

Nov 05, 2024 28m

We are exploring the highs and lows of sales leadership in this episode of Sales Leader Secrets. Amanda Downs welcomes James Guy, the Group Commercial Director for New England Seafood, who shares his…

Ep 06: Building Brilliant Sales Teams with Clare Bocking

Oct 22, 2024 28m

Unlock the secrets of sales success with powerhouse Clare Bocking. From her early days selling household names like Uncle Ben’s, Dolmio, Pepsi, and Robinsons, to leading a commercial team of over 80…

Ep 05: Leading Sales Teams through Uncertain Times with Ian Garrett

Oct 08, 2024 33m

From working the supply chain to becoming a formidable leader in sales - Ian Garrett, Category Commercial Director at Samworth Brothers, joins our host Amanda Downs to share his journey. They explore…

Ep 04: "Coming Clean in the Sales Kitchen", with Cara Williams, Sales Director for Hobart UK.

Sep 24, 2024 30m

What are the mechanics of successful sales leadership? Amanda sits with Cara Williams, Sales Director for Hobart UK, to explore the residual impacts of COVID on the sales industry, the art of…

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How many episodes does Sales Leader Secrets have?

Sales Leader Secrets has published 24 episodes since August 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Sales Leader Secrets still active?

Sales Leader Secrets is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 31m.

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