Psyche of Sales

This is a replay of one of our most popular episodes. We're bringing it back for those who missed it the first time around — and because the conversation remains as relevant as ever.

Overview: Johnny sits down with Nick Gorman — a former institutional sales trader turned career and wellbeing coach — for a candid chat about burnout, mental health, career transitions, and what it takes to build a sustainable life in ...

Johnny and Rachael are back for another Psyche of Sales Snapshots to tackle one of the most asked-about topics in sales: nurturing.

They explore why generic mass emails and newsletters aren't the answer, and how personalised, value-driven touchpoints can transform your pipeline.

From the incredible story of a salesperson who contacted a prospect 71 times over two years before winning the deal, to practical frameworks for nurturing ...

Johnny and Rachael are back for another Psyche of Sales Snapshots to discuss a potentially contentious topic: can you really be your authentic self at work?

Sparked by a Diary of a CEO clip featuring Seth Godin, Johnny and Rachael debate whether consistency, not authenticity, is really what matters when it comes to business. They discuss the difference between "being yourself" and "giving the impression" of yourself, using real cli...

Johnny Lee sits down with Danica ("Dani") Nadalin, retirement specialist at Ascenda Life, to unpack how she stands out in a hyper-competitive industry through visibility, authentic writing, and relentless nurture — plus a candid conversation on imposter syndrome, growth, and balancing work with life.

Key takeaways:

• Visibility beats perfection. Consistent, personal touchpoints (newsletters, texts, LinkedIn) keep you top-of-m...

In this episode of Psyche of Sales, Johnny Lee sits down with Craig Logan, founder of The Three Fold Path, for a masterclass on stress, health, and performance. They explore why "healthy" and "high-performing" aren't a trade-off, the science of heart-brain coherence, the difference between worry and care, a three-part model of resilience (prepare, adapt, recover), and practical, low-effort changes anyone can make — from morni...

Most salespeople and presenters spend the vast majority of their time crafting the perfect words — yet research shows words account for just 7% of the impression you make. In this episode, Johnny and Rachel unpack what actually moves an audience: the vocal tools, physical presence, and delivery choices that determine whether your message lands or gets lost.

Key Takeaways

Delivery is your product. Your audience never experiences...

When you're doing all the right things but still not getting results, what do you do?

In this episode, Johnny and Rachael take a reverse angle on performance - exploring what happens when effort isn't translating into outcomes, and how to diagnose the real problem without spiralling into panic or knee-jerk strategy changes.

Key Takeaways

Stop and check: Are you actually doing the right things? Distinguishing between thinking you're ...

Influence isn’t about convincing people to do what you want. It’s about understanding what matters to them and helping them move towards a meaningful outcome.

In this episode, Johnny Lee and Rachael Valtwies explore influence, communication, and human connection in the sales process. They discuss why curiosity is often more powerful than expertise, how trust is built through understanding, and why great communicators foc...

Most salespeople already know what they should be doing — but knowing and consistently executing are two very different things.

In this episode, Johnny Lee and Rachael Valtwies unpack why performance gaps exist even among highly capable people, and why discipline, preparation, consistency, and accountability are often the real difference between average and elite performers.

They explore the dangers of comfort, why small habits...

Most sales teams know they have a capability gap. It's getting visibility into that gap and the actions required to close it that's the tricky part. In this episode, Johnny and Rachel unpack what that gap looks like, how to spot it, and what it actually takes to move the needle on capabilities. They share a real client case study in which identifying just two skill gaps projected a $13 million revenue uplift, and explore why delibe...

Markets shift. Momentum slows. And what used to work no longer cuts through.

In this episode, Johnny Lee and Rachael Valtwies focus on how sales professionals can stay effective when conditions tighten. They unpack what’s changed, where most people lose focus, and how shifting back to consistent, client-focused behaviours can rebuild momentum and drive results.

Key Takeaways

Focus on what you can control. Macro conditions matter...

Excellence isn't about doing everything at 100% — it's about doing the right things consistently well.

In this episode of Psyche of Sales: Snapshots, Johnny Lee and Rachael Valtwies explore the difference between striving for perfection and building sustainable performance. They unpack why "good enough, consistently" often beats occasional brilliance, how to identify high-value activities that actually move the needle, and wh...

In this episode of Psyche of Sales, Johnny sits down with Sam Lloyd, a partner at McGrath Real Estate Lower North Shore Group and recent John McGrath Award winner. Sam shares his 12-year journey in real estate, from starting as an assistant to becoming one of the top agents in his market, discussing the realities of building a successful career through patience, discipline, and genuine client relationships.

Together, they cover:

• Pl...

In this episode of Psyche of Sales, Johnny sits down with David Nash, founder of The Wine Room by David Nash, to explore the parallels between sales excellence and exceptional hospitality: first impressions, the role of storytelling, team culture, and why the smallest details have the biggest impact.

David shares how a career in design and advertising has shaped his thinking about communication, customer experience, and influence. H...

Results don’t always show up straight away, and that’s what makes consistency hard.

In this episode of Psyche of Sales: Snapshots, Johnny Lee and Rachael Valtwies share lessons from recent coaching sessions on how to stay focused and confident when progress feels slow. They unpack why sales results are rarely linear, how to build daily discipline that compounds, and why progress — not perfection — is the rea...

In this week's Snapshots episode, Johnny Lee and Rachael Valtwies tackle one of the most loaded words in sales — hustle. Is it something people are born with, or can it be built? In this episode, they unpack what separates those who move from those who wait, explore how structure fuels motivation, and share practical ways to build daily drive that lasts longer than a motivational quote.

Key Takeaways

• Hustle is built, not b...

It’s the final run home for 2025. Johnny Lee and Rachael Valtwies map out a practical 10–12 week “fight camp” to finish the year strong and set up January for momentum. From setting your finish line to tightening daily rhythms, they cover how to stay intense (not frantic), create urgency without pressure, and avoid the end-of-year fade that costs deals now and pipeline later.

What We Cover

• Why “sprin...

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Objections aren’t rejection — they’re usually a sign of engagement. In this episode, Johnny Lee and Rachael Valtwies reframe objections as opportunities to understand motivation, build value, and move the conversation forward. They cover how to spot the real issue behind surface pushback (“too busy”, “no bu...

For many salespeople, the words role play can spark discomfort. But when done well, it’s one of the most effective ways to build confidence, sharpen skills, and prepare for the moments that really matter.

In this episode of Psyche of Sales: Snapshots, Johnny Lee and Rachael Valtwies break down the role of practice in sales. From quick five-minute run-throughs before a call to team-based practice on objection handling, practice...