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Inspiring Your Learning Journey

Welcome to the third edition of the MEDDPICC Leadership Series. 

If you're short on time, here are some quick links to the content in this week's newsletter:

  • Register: Webinar - MEDDPICC Leadership Series
  • Read: Coaching Champions Blog
  • Download: Champion Road Test (Sales & Leader Members only)
  • Download: Running a 1-2-1 (Leader Members only)

Friday’s Webinar: Champions

Champion for Leaders Jake Stone, Disguise, guest

We're delighted to be joined by Jake Stone, SVP, Global Commercial Strategy at Disguise, to discuss Champions from a leader's perspective. 

Join us to hear Emma Maslen, inspir'em CEO, and Jake discuss how leaders can coach their team to ensure they have identified and built Champions. 

Register your Place

New Blog: Coaching to Champion

Our latest blog sets out the four markers of a Champion and how leaders can determine whether a deal has one. The blog includes a handy Champion inspection checklist and the common mistakes to avoid when identifying your Champion.

Coach to Champion

Watch: The 4 Markers of a Champion in 30 Seconds

You either have a Champion, or you don't. And if they don't check all 4 of these boxes, you don't. 

Watch on YouTube

Refresh: Beware of Labelling Champions

Our original blog on Champions lays out the dangers of labelling your Champion. Whether you have a strong, weak, technical, or any other type of Champion, read on to discover the dangers of labelling.

Refresh Champion

Forbes:

Sales Leadership: 3 Mindset Changes For Thriving Amid Uncertainty

A positive mindset is the foundation of a high-performing sales team. Amid ongoing global uncertainty, leaders must keep their teams focused and motivated.

This Forbes article provides tactics for sales leaders to coach their teams to a positive mindset, even in times of increased pressure and uncertainty.

Read the Forbes Article

inspir'em Members: Continue your Learning Journey

Sales Members: Run a Champion Road Test with your Customer

Using a live deal, work through this road test with your Champion and qualify whether you have identified the right person to close your deal.

Download Champion Road Test

Leader Members: Running a Sales 1-2-1

Regular 1-2-1s with your team are a key part of a sales leader's role. They give the opportunity to inspire and motivate, whilst inspecting deals and offering coaching advice. 

This guide offers ideas for structuring a successful 1-2-1 and provides questions to ask to get the most out of the time available.

Download your Sales 1-2-1 Guide

News and Events

Webinars Remaining in the MEDDPICC Leadership Series. 

  • 2 October: Champion
  • 16 October: Decision Criteria & Competition
  • 30 October: Economic Buyer for Leaders
  • 13 November: Decision Process & Paper Process
Register For All Webinars

MEDDPICC Flash Cards - More Buying Options Available

Coach to MEDDPICC - Every Sales Stage, Every Letter

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 👉 Buy an English-language pack from EUR/US

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Industry Event - Sales Success Conference, Austin, TX

One for our US-based subscribers. The Sales Success Summit is an event designed by sales professionals, for sales professionals. During this 2-day summit, you'll hear from the top 1% of sales professionals who have appeared on the Sales Success Stories podcast.

12-13 October, 2026

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