{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Mental Selling: The Sales Performance Podcast","title":"Ep 089 Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Sales","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2245,"description":"Stress isn't just a career hazard for salespeople—it's a silent performance killer. According to research, over 70% of sellers struggle with their mental health. \n\nJeff Riseley, the founder of Sales Health Alliance, talks in-depth about the data and what professionals and managers can do to address this mental health crisis in sales. As a coach, Jeff has mentored thousands of sellers and leaders on how to succeed in sales without sacrificing their well-being.\n\nIn this episode, Jeff shares actionable insights on managing visible and hidden stressors, setting a positive example as a sales leader, and developing a resilient mindset that truly sticks. This episode is filled with tips on how to rethink your sales strategy, so you can drive revenue without driving yourself to the edge.\n\nIn this episode, you’ll learn: \n\nThe role of understanding stress mechanics in sales performance. By teaching sales teams about the effects of stress on physiology and finding an optimal stress zone, leaders can enhance creativity, curiosity, and empathy.\n\nThe necessity for sales leaders to lead by example in health and performance. High standards in personal well-being and stress management set a positive example for teams, improving the overall experience and motivating team members to prioritize their mental health.\n\nIntegrating rest and recovery into performance conversations. \n\nSimilar to Formula 1 pit stops, regular check-ins and recovery periods are essential to maintaining high performance and preventing burnout, which can otherwise lead to disengagement and reduced sales effectiveness.\n\nJump into the conversation:\n\n[00:00] Introduction\n[01:14] How Jeff got into sales\n[03:56] State of mental health in sales\n[09:10] The impact of mental health on sales performance\n[14:03] Discerning Important v.s. Priority\n[18:20] Ways salespeople can stay resilient while facing challenges\n[22:15] How mindset training fits into broader sales training and development\n[27:45] Hidden stressors in...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wTmvIBGIIFBLd-87ghmJdY0pgprKsP8jtboZQggUaf8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNzQ5/ZDgzYmVjYzM1ZDli/ZTIzNTlkYzg1YTBi/ZTQ0Yy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}