The Question Ladder: Deep Discovery
How to dig deeper, quantify pain, and present the cure. Moving beyond surface-level discovery.
Bridging the gap between the wilderness and the boardroom. I help teams build resilience, trust, and executive presence.
Start the ConversationBefore moving into technology, I worked in experiential education, guiding groups through unpredictable environments around the globe. It was a crash course in leadership, empathy, perserverence and adaptability.
That background gave me a different perspective on Solution Engineering. I seek to connect with our clients, understand their business, their goals, and how our tools are going to get them there.
By simplifying the technical and building a foundation of trust, I help teams focus on what matters: creating connection and demonstrating value.
Leadership is an act of service. Here is how I approach the work.
I have found the acronym T.R.A.I.L.S.—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Leadership, and Service have helped to guide and orient me.
"Character is your fate."
I strive to be a net exporter of insight, grit, and revenue. I believe in creating surplus value, giving more than you take.
"Am I generating more love, more empathy, more concern, than i'm absorbing? - SG"
My goal is to leave someone better off than when I found them. This means constantly seeking out opportunities for their growth and guiding their strategy along the way.
"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
Thoughts on pre-sales execution, leadership, and driving revenue.
How to dig deeper, quantify pain, and present the cure. Moving beyond surface-level discovery.
Why repeating back what you hear is the fastest way to establish credibility and trust with buyers.
Stop "showing up and throwing up." How to use conversational analytics to ensure buyers are engaged.
A collection of moments that have shaped how I see the world.
Whether you want to discuss SE strategy, leadership, or just swap adventure stories, I'd love to hear from you.
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