Market Mentors

99. Series 3 | Episode 14. Is Authentic Leadership the Key for B2B Tech Marketing Leaders in 2024? With Pavey Purewal, Executive Coach, ex-CMO, VP Marketing at VMware

Matt Dodgson Season 3 Episode 14

2023 has thrown a bunch of tough challenges at B2B tech marketing leaders, making it one of the trickiest years in a while, maybe even in the last couple of decades. The constant pressure to do more with less can squash creativity, test the relationship between marketing and sales teams, and even make even the most confident marketers second-guess themselves. So, what's the way out of this?

No single solution fits everyone, but I had a chat with Pavey Purewal, who used to be a CMO and is now an Executive Coach. And we dove into some practical tips that marketing leaders can put into action during these challenging times.
 
We cover:

  • What's the sentiment amongst B2B tech marketing leaders now
  • Why now isn't the time to play it safe - 'small m versus big M thinking'
  • How to approach the relationship with sales when the pressure is on
  • Given the instability, what should leaders be investing in to improve their performance and resilience?
  • What it takes to be a successful B2B tech marketing leader today


And so much more..

Market Mentors is brought to you by Matt Dodgson, Co-Founder of Market Recruitment. Market Recruitment is a recruitment agency that connects B2B Tech & SaaS businesses with top class marketers to help them grow.

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