The Growth Workshop Podcast

Discover how to create growth frameworks that drive both immediate impact and long-term success, from commercial and marketing executive leader Rachael Smith. Leaders will find practical guidance on stakeholder mapping, onboarding, and navigating change with agility. For organizations, it explores how to align teams around client-focused strategies, establish growth enablers, and scale sustainably. Rachael shares innovative bluepri...

Stuart Dale, Founder of OrbitalX, leads a conversation focused on how the buyer journey has changed, with most decisions happening before prospects ever engage with sales. It stresses the importance of brand consistency, long-term narratives, and aligning marketing with sales to cut through the noise. Practical takeaways include improving audience quality, rebalancing content toward thought leadership, and using signals—large and s...

Stuart Dale, Founder of OrbitalX, explores the decline of the traditional “Predictable Revenue” model and the rise of AI-enabled, signal-led growth strategies. It highlights the balance between automation and human creativity, emphasising storytelling, proprietary insights, and thought leadership as the foundations of demand generation. Listeners gain practical ideas on how to build programmes around narrative, masterclasses, and u...

This episode explores how organizations can move beyond traditional methods of measuring their impact to a data-driven growth initiative. SBR Consulting Data Insights Lead, Martin Zeman, emphasizes the importance of defining clear objectives, utilizing granular company data to identify genuine opportunities, and continuously monitoring key metrics throughout every project phase. By treating revenue operations as a strategic functio...

In the final part of our interview with Reachdesk founder and CRO Alex Olley, we explore the role of AI in sales, emphasising its capacity to automate repetitive tasks while maintaining the human element in buyer interactions. Alex warns us against over-automation and AI champions, who aim to enhance, not replace, sales conversations. The episode closes with reflections on leadership, personal growth, and the long-term vision of gi...

In part 2 of our talk with Reachdesk founder Alex Olley, we discuss Reachdesk’s bold go-to-market strategy, which aligns every function, marketing, sales, and customer success, around one shared goal: revenue. It details how compensation, planning, and cross-functional collaboration eliminate any friction and drive focus. The episode also reveals how a London startup broke into the US market by going all-in with a differentiated va...

We explore the founding journey behind a high-growth SaaS business (Reachdesk), with its founder, Alex Olley, highlighting the importance of grit, cultural alignment, and hiring for mindset over pedigree. We discuss how their values, “be bold, learn fast, get things done”, shape a resilient team and how a structured, scorecard-driven hiring process ensures long-term success. The conversation also touches on the power of team-based ...

In part 1 of this talk with Guy Rubin, founder and CEO of Ebsta, we examine how data-driven strategies are impacting leadership and sales performance, emphasising the significance of accurate CRM data, actionable relationship insights, and aligning teams around a precise ideal customer profile (ICP). We look at how replicating the behaviours of top performers and prioritising engagement trends can help organisations drive scalable,...

In part 2 of our talk with speaker, trainer, and coach George Anderson, George delves into the significance of inner dialogue in controlling motivation, mindset, and resilience. He discusses how self-awareness and alternative responses can help individuals stay within their circle of control. George also highlights the importance of well-being for high performers, explaining that taking small breaks and looking after one's physical...

In part 1 of this episode, we discuss the importance of reframing goals to be present-focused, which helps individuals value healthy habits in the moment, with speaker, trainer, and coach George Anderson. George introduces the DASH framework (diet, activity, sleep, hydration) as a quick-win strategy to build routines and boost energy, sharing specific examples of positive results from his clients. Additionally, George explains how ...

In part 2 with Matt Milligan, co-founder of Uhubs, the discussion delves into the differences between software sales and consulting sales, and the need for a consultative approach in both fields. Matt talks about AI in sales processes and the profile of high-performing salespeople. He explains that AI tools can automate significant portions of sales workflows, leading to increased efficiency and performance. The conversation also t...

In part 1, Matt Milligan, co-founder of Uhubs, discusses the importance of assessing and benchmarking sales team capabilities to drive performance. He shares insights on the significance of combining technology and consulting services for meaningful business transformation. Matt also highlights the value of having mentors and coaches in both professional and personal development, drawing parallels between business and sports. The c...

Damien Davis of ServiceNow continues to share how his personal challenges have shaped his leadership approach and drive for impact. He recounts his journey of overcoming loss, advocating for mental health, and using his experiences to fuel resilience and growth. Damien discusses the power of authenticity in business, the importance of listening to customers, and how organisations can shift from a product-driven to an outcome-driven...

In this episode, Damien Davis, a customer success leader at ServiceNow, shares his insights on balancing career growth with personal wellness. He discusses his journey of maintaining healthy habits while managing a demanding executive role, emphasising the importance of sustainable routines and mindset shifts. Damien also highlights how building strong relationships, focusing on personal branding, and leveraging AI-driven solutions...

In part 2 of this discussion, Magnus Consulting's Managing Partner Teresa Allan presents a structured framework for aligning your teams against "The 7 P's Framework: Priorities, Planning, Positioning, People, Processes, Platforms, and Performance.” She emphasises the need for unified goals, cross-functional collaboration, and shared ownership of outcomes to overcome common misalignments. By integrating these elements, businesses ca...

In this part 1 of 2 with Teresa Allan, we explore the necessity of integrating marketing, sales and customer success functions to enhance your customer’s experiences and drive growth. Teresa is the Managing Partner at Magnus Consulting and she highlights the shared objectives across these potential siloes and discusses the barriers caused by misaligned goals and misunderstood roles. Teresa shares the importance of collaborative str...

In Part 2, Charlotte Smith shares how her business, Trilogy International, cultivates a customer-focused culture through strategic hiring, hands-on client collaboration, and aligning leadership with long-term goals. Charlotte talks about the importance of clear market boundaries, leveraging data-driven insights, and maintaining focus on core strengths to foster trust and deliver consistent results. Charlotte’s experiences highlight...