Welcome to Scale Sessions; straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders". This first season brings you real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-makers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling
Mentorship & Feedback: Your Blueprint for Career Growth with Hannah Ajikawo, Penny Orme, and Aly Read
March 18, 2025 • 53 MIN
In this episode of Scale Sessions, host Nicola Anderson leads a discussion with revenue leaders Hannah Ajikawo, CEO and Founder of Revenue Funnel, Penny Orme, Director at Revintis, and Aly Read, CCO at Seed Legal. Together, they explore the transformative power of feedback, sharing strategies for fostering psychologically safe environments where feedback drives growth. The conversation covers effective mentorship, adapting feedback styles, and the role of diversity in leadership development. Gain practical tips for strengthening feedback cultures, building meaningful mentor relationships, and accelerating career progression.
Scale Sessions offers you straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-makers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling.
Trailer - Mentorship & Feedback: Your Blueprint for Career Growth
March 14, 2025 • < 1 MIN
In this episode of Scale Sessions, host Nicola Anderson leads a discussion with revenue leaders Hannah Ajikawo, CEO and Founder of Revenue Funnel, Penny Orme, Director at Revintis, and Aly Read, CCO at Seed Legal. Together, they explore the transformative power of feedback, sharing strategies for fostering psychologically safe environments where feedback drives growth. The conversation covers effective mentorship, adapting feedback styles, and the role of diversity in leadership development. Gain practical tips for strengthening feedback cultures, building meaningful mentor relationships, and accelerating career progression.
Breaking Through The Echo Chamber: Female Leadership with Penny Orme
March 4, 2025 • 40 MIN
In this episode of Scale Sessions, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson are joined by Penny Orme, Director at Revintis and co-author of The Female Sales Leader. Penny is a seasoned sales executive with 30 years of experience. She shares insights on navigating leadership as a woman in sales, the power of mentorship, and fostering allyship in male-dominated spaces. She also explores work-life balance, career growth strategies, and diversity in sales teams. Tune in for actionable advice on building inclusive and high-performing sales teams.
Scale Sessions offers you straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-makers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling.
Mission-Driven Leadership: Emma Lynas on Coaching and Purpose
February 18, 2025 • 32 MIN
In this episode of Scale Sessions, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson are joined by Emma Lynas, Business Development Lead at Accurx, to discuss her career journey from law to health tech. Emma shares insights on navigating cultural shifts between corporate and mission-driven environments, the value of coaching in leadership, and strategies for building effective teams. With a focus on scaling within a mission-driven organization, this episode offers valuable lessons for leaders and innovators in fast-growing industries.
Scale Sessions offers you straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-makers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling.
New Markets & Global Sales Secrets: Lessons from Lisa Rauch
February 4, 2025 • 32 MIN
In this episode of Scale Sessions, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson welcome Lisa Rauch, Director of Sales, EMEA, at FareHarbor. Lisa shares her incredible journey through the travel and hospitality industry, reflecting on how frontline experience shaped her sales skills and leadership style. She discusses navigating cultural nuances, fostering curiosity in sales teams, and entering diverse global markets. Lisa also opens up about work-life balance, the value of mentorship, and the challenges of thriving in male-dominated environments. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is a guide to building high-performing teams and mastering global sales dynamics.
Scale Sessions offers you straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-makers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling.
Empowering Sales Through Acting Skills: Alanna Flynn’s Story
January 21, 2025 • 28 MIN
Welcome to Scale Sessions: straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-makers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling.
In this episode of Scale Sessions, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson welcome Alanna Flynn, Sales Manager at Super Payments, to discuss her fascinating journey from professional acting to sales leadership. Alanna shares how her background in performing arts has equipped her with unique skills, such as resilience, adaptability, and effective communication. The conversation explores the role of mentorship in personal development and the evolving role of human-centric skills in an AI-driven sales environment. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiring career advice!
SDR Success: Sophie Allen on Selling and Standing Out
January 7, 2025 • 34 MIN
Welcome to Scale Sessions: straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-markers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling.
In this episode of Scale Sessions, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson welcome Sophie Allen, Founder of Trampoline, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and expertise in scaling SDR recruitment. Sophie shares how she transitioned from a long tenure at Venetrix to building her own business, navigating challenges in a male-dominated industry, and fostering resilience in sales. Explore her insights on scaling teams, navigating AI in sales, and crafting a standout personal brand, making this episode a must-listen for sales and business leaders alike.
Rethinking Learning, Competency, and Careers with Rachel Kay
December 17, 2024 • 34 MIN
Welcome to Scale Sessions: straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-markers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling.
In this episode, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson are joined by Rachel Kay, Director of Education at Learning People Global, to explore the evolving world of education and career development. With over 30 years in learning solutions, Rachel shares her expertise on communication, being the only female in the room and how career changers might be the perfect new addition for your team. Tune in for actionable insights on career progression, and how to build your team’s accountability in large projects..
Aly Read on Risk, Reward, and Rising to the Top
December 10, 2024 • 34 MIN
Welcome to Scale Sessions: straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-markers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling.
In this episode, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson sit down with Aly Read, the Chief Commercial Officer at SeedLegals, a Legal Services company trusted by over 50,000 startups. Aly shares her journey from sales first-timer to leading over 35,000 startups in raising £213M. She discusses building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving inclusivity for female founders. Aly also reflects on her career pivots, recruitment strategies, and work-life balance. Packed with practical advice, thi
Breaking Silos: Coaching for Cross-Team Success with Dannii Mathers of Transform Performance International
November 26, 2024 • 36 MIN
Welcome to Scale Sessions: straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-markers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling.
In this episode, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson sit down with Dannii Mathers, Director of Learning and Development at Transform Performance International. Dannii explores how coaching enhances alignment across sales, marketing, and customer success teams, emphasising emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the need for effective leadership. The conversation highlights challenges like silos, gender representation in leadership, and coaching's impact on team dynamics, offering valuable insights for growth and performance improvement in organisations.
From CMO to CRO: Taking the leap into Revenue with Florence Broderick, CRO of General Index
November 12, 2024 • 33 MIN
Welcome to Scale Sessions: straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-markers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact.
Let’s start scaling
In this episode, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson sit down with Florence Broderick, CRO of General Index, to discuss her career journey from marketing to Chief Revenue Officer. Florence dives into her transition to revenue leadership while sharing insights on growth challenges, the importance of sales-marketing alignment, and understanding customer needs. With gems of wisdom on mentorship, professional growth, and the value of supportive leadership, Florence is one to watch.
Scale Sessions: Real Revenue Leaders, Real Results
November 8, 2024 • < 1 MIN
Your go-to resource for practical revenue growth strategies. Listen as successful revenue leaders share their proven approaches, lessons learned, and step-by-step guidance for scaling your business—no fluff, just results.