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From Professional Actor to BDR Director with Andy Gillies
Season 2 Episode 5
In this episode of Revenue Career Ladder, we sit down with Andy Gillies, Director of Business Development at 8x8, whose path into sales was anything but conventional. From small-scale theatre productions and EastEnders appearances to running BDR teams and coaching future revenue leaders, Andy’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and leading with emotional intelligence.
What sets Andy apart is how deeply personal and professional development intertwine in his story. From battling serious health challenges to discovering how transferable acting skills are to sales leadership, Andy shares candid reflections on failure, finding your voice, and helping others climb the ladder with you.
Whether you're starting out, switching paths, or leading a team of your own, this is a conversation packed with wisdom and grounded advice from someone who’s walked—and stumbled—the long road to leadership.
Expect to learn:
- Why acting and sales have more in common than you think
- How to turn life’s toughest resets into career-defining moments
- What emotional intelligence really looks like in sales
- The career progression contract every manager should commit to
- Why helping others progress is key to your own success
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