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Sean
Earhard
Director of Enablement and Acceleration
Cisco
Sean helps sellers win in the unique world of cybersecurity, where every sale must be won twice. It's not enough to just get the customer to say "Yes"—sellers must also win the battle against criminal hacker gangs and state-sponsored attackers, who evolve their tactics by the second, working tirelessly to penetrate customer defenses, shutting those sales down. As Cisco's Director of Cybersecurity Seller Enablement and Acceleration, Sean leads a relentless global team that supports the design and scaling of enablement and GTM content and programs, turning information into action that drives pipeline and bookings. With 28 years of B2B sales, SaaS go-to-market, and sales enablement expertise, Sean is known for his ability to align diverse stakeholders in high-pressure environments, balancing competing senior leadership demands to guide global, cross-functional teams to swift action and the best path forward. His innovative customer engagement experiences recently crossed $1.2 billion in pipeline generated worldwide. Outside of work, when Sean isn’t spending time with his family, you’ll likely find him on the Jiu Jitsu mats, where growth is earned from humility, patience, and adaptability.
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21 November 2024 12:00 - 12:30
Riding the Tornado: Conquering the chaos of competing priorities and stakeholder demands
How do you stay focused when everyone needs something from you, and everything seems urgent? Sales enablement teams are often caught in a whirlwind of competing priorities - balancing the immediate needs of sales teams, the strategic demands of leadership, and the constant input from marketing and product. In this session, we’ll tackle the core challenge: how do you prioritize effectively when everything feels critical? You’ll learn how to identify the true business drivers behind stakeholder requests, create a flexible but focused action plan, and communicate confidently across departments. Join us to explore practical techniques for cutting through the noise, managing expectations, and delivering real value without getting swept away by the storm.