In this episode of The She Means Business Podcast, Sarah Branfman shares her unique career journey from being a professional ballet dancer and journalist to becoming a successful sales leader in the tech industry. She discusses her experiences at MongoDB and Databricks, the challenges of navigating a male-dominated field, the importance of mentorship, and how she has learned to embrace her authenticity and trust herself throughout her career.

Key Takeaways

• Sarah transitioned from ballet and journalism to tech sales.
• She was the first enterprise salesperson at MongoDB.
• Feedback is essential for growth and should be embraced.
• Women bring unique strengths to the tech industry.
• Mentorship plays a crucial role in career development.
• Self-doubt is common, but proving oneself is vital.
• Navigating a male-dominated industry requires hard work.
• Authenticity leads to greater confidence and success.
• Building a supportive community is important for women in tech.
• Trusting oneself is key to overcoming challenges.

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