Ep16: The Shirt Says It All: Ashley Coghill's 'I Hope This Email Finds You Well' Chronicle and the Roller Derby of Empathy in Sales

Celeste Berke

Welcome to The Sales Edge Podcast. In this episode, host Celeste Berke Knisely interviews the dynamic and influential Ashley Coghill, also known on LinkedIn in many circles as a fierce advocate for Women in Sales as well as the co-host of Ashley and Katrine's Infinite Revenue Playlist Podcast." Ashley is a passionate advocate for women in sales and marketing, and her insights and experiences are sure to captivate and inspire our audience. In this engaging conversation, Ashley shares her journey in the sales industry, delving into her remote work experience, her passion for roller derby, and her perspective on the misconceptions surrounding career paths in sales. Together, Celeste and Ashley unpack sales myths and offer valuable perspectives on the role of authenticity and empathy in sales. They also dive into the power of elevating the voices of women in the business world. Tune in to get inspired and gain valuable insights from the one and only Ashley Coghill.

About your host - Celeste:

Celeste, a self-proclaimed “Sales Growth Strategist” is a natural collaborator and partner to executives who easily pinpoint gaps in strategy and creates road maps to implement plans and achieve targets. Passionate about creating cross-functional collaboration, team development, and delivering results across top-performing teams.

Celeste has over twenty-one (21) years of experience within the non-profit and for-profit arenas; holding both a B.S. and M.S. degree. In her last corporate role, Celeste held the position of Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for a privately held hospitality management company overseeing 19 properties, a sales team of 50+, and $105M in annual sales. Her accolades include the Director of Sales of the Year award, 2x Manager of the Year, and being named 40 under 40 for the Triad Business Journal. Celeste also holds a certified sales designation from Marriot International and in 2023 was named one of the Top 15 LinkedIn Experts in Denver by Influence + Digest.

In early 2020, Celeste branched out on her own to scale a female-owned consulting and training business. Celeste holds the designation of Certified Gap Selling Training Partner with A Sales Growth Company and the Gap Selling Methodology. Celeste resides in Colorado with her husband and daughter.