169: The 4 Keys to Selling Your Ideas to Upper Management

The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership

Have you ever felt frustrated when your brilliant ideas at work weren't taken seriously?

Listen now and discover the secrets to making your ideas impossible to ignore!

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In this episode, I dive into the crucial skills of selling ideas effectively within the engineering field, a skill often overlooked but immensely valuable for career advancement.

We often have brilliant ideas that could significantly benefit our companies, but without the right influence and sales tactics, these ideas can falter at the execution stage. I share insights from a recent coaching session where we addressed these challenges, focusing on increasing both the intrinsic and perceived value of your proposals to upper management.

Drawing from real-world examples and sales principles, I outline strategic approaches to enhance your persuasiveness and ensure your innovative ideas get the support they deserve.

So press play and let’s chat about transforming your technical skills into influential salesmanship!

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