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Selling From the Heart PodcastThe Chameleon Effect: Sales Through Networking with Stephen OommenStephen Oommen is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship, finance, and technology leadership. He has held key roles at major companies like Microsoft, where he served as Managing Director for Software & Digital Platforms and Enterprise Commercial. Currently, he is the Vice President of Global Strategic & Enterprise at Outreach and the CEO of ExecuComm, where he helps companies boost revenue through effective go-to-market strategies. An award-winning sales leader and keynote speaker, Stephen is known for his customer-first approach and expertise in building strong business networks..SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Se...2025-03-2232 min
The Supercharge Your Sales Velocity PodcastEp. 10- The Secret to Building a Powerful Network with Stephen OommenSales is more than just a numbers game. It’s all about understanding how to communicate effectively and build real relationships with people.In this episode, Fergal is joined by Stephen Oommen, a former executive managing billion-dollar revenue streams at Fortune 500 companies.He’s also an entrepreneur who built his consulting and asset management business to 450 team members.Stephen discusses the idea that sales is a noble profession and the difference between the art and science of sales.Stephen explains why traditional cold calling isn’t the best approach and how networ...2025-02-2645 min
Mastering Modern SellingMMS #119 - The Chameleon Effect: Unlocking High-Value Prospect Conversations with Stephen OommenLeave your commentIn this episode on Mastering Modern Selling, Brandon Lee and Carson Heady welcome Stephen Oommen, former sales leader at Microsoft and author-in-progress of The Chameleon Effect. The discussion dives into Stephen’s innovative approach to building authentic connections in sales, the importance of adaptability, and the emotional journey behind his philosophies.The Concept of the Chameleon EffectStephen explained The Chameleon Effect as the ability to adapt and connect with anyone. It’s not about manipulation but understanding and empathizing with people’s lived experiences. This...2025-01-091h 06
Builders, Budgets, and BeersManaging Construction Finances with Kalpana OommenKalpana Oommen joins Builders, Budgets, and Beers to share her journey from millions of dollars in losses to $5 million in revenue. She discusses how diligently tracking finances helped her business transform client experiences, increase profits, and attract top talent through trust and transparency.Find our guest:https://www.evercraftllc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpana-oommen-088856/Coffee preferences and ranking at a Manhattan office. (0:00)Career path and success in construction industry. (3:53)Home building experience with budget overages and poor communication. (11:03)Unethical contract practices in the construction industry. (14:27)2024-07-3159 min
EGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireLook to HimSend us a textWe serve a glorious God, and when you look at him with a genuine heart, your face is not covered with shame, but it radiates the glory of God. elohimgospelministries.com2024-07-1503 min
CloseMode: The Enterprise Sales ShowFostering Confidence In Your Sales Team To Achieve the Impossible w/Stephen OommenIn this episode, Brian Dietmeyer talks to Stephen Oommen, VP of Global Strategic and Enterprise Sales at Outreach, about the crucial role of confidence in selling. They delve into why confidence is often overlooked in sales discussions and explore its impact on both individual performance and team dynamics. This episode is a must-listen for sales professionals seeking to boost their confidence and enhance their effectiveness. Get ready for an insightful conversation that sheds light on the intersection of confidence, team synergy, and sales success, right here on CloseMode.Timestamps:03:42 Sales and sports have similar spirit...2024-07-1226 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireDo You Love God?Send us a textAm I praying because I love Christ or need help from Him? Am I reading God's word because I love spending time with Him or to complete my daily spiritual checklist? elohimgospelministries.com2024-07-1204 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireTesting of your FaithSend us a textAs the children of God, sometimes we go through a process of testing our faith. It's not to destroy us but to make us mature Christians that create deep roots in the truths of God. Our testing of faith helps us to become the person that God intended us to be in its fullness. elohimgospelministries.com2024-07-1005 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireKindnessSend us a textHow many times we drove by a homeless man that was waving hands to us for little kindness? How many times have we ignored to hold the door for the person that is just behind us? How many times have we held back the money we could have easily given to the needy person in front of us, and the list goes on…Its never too late to be kind to others. elohimgospelministries.com2024-07-0803 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireGuard Your YouthSend us a textThere is a myth among us that during our youth, we just enjoy our life and, later on, turn to God. We often think it's impossible to lead a life of purity and faith in God at a young age which is not right at all. If we can be rooted in the word, have a sincere prayer life, and stay connected with the Holy Spirit, then even from a young age, we can carry the heart of God. elohimgospelministries.com2024-07-0504 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireIntegritySend us a textA poor man who walks with integrity, who is honest, who keeps strong moral values, and who is not ready to comprise his integrity for anything in this world is better than a rich man who is crooked in his ways, who is ready to compromise integrity to accomplish the selfish desires of his heart. elohimgospelministries.com2024-07-0304 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireThe Lord Who UpholdsSend us a textAt times, we can stumble in our Christian life for many reasons, but we will not fall apart because the Lord is standing by to uphold us with His hand. But we must trust in the Lord, lead a righteous life, and trust in Him with all our hearts.elohimgospelministries.com2024-07-0103 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireUnderstand OthersSend us a textAs the disciple of Jesus its crucial to understand others and extend our support in their need. Don't jump to a conclusion. Extend our support means it's just financial help. Sometimes it could be your time or a caring heart to listen. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-2804 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireHelp OthersSend us a textOften, we think being spiritual is all about listening to sermons, praise, worship, and tithing. God wants us to do good to others and share what we have with those who don't. Sometimes we have to sacrifice some things to help others, but it's okay because God will provide you at His right time. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-2604 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireLove One AnotherSend us a textIf Jesus loved us while we were sinners then we must love others even when they don't behave as per our expectation. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-2405 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireRefuge And StrengthSend us a textNo matter what we go through in life, many people we trust and think would help us might shut their doors in front of us, but Jesus is always ready to receive anyone who needs refuge and strength. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-2104 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireFreedom from PeopleSend us a textOne of the reasons we fail to live as per the will of God is that we don't have freedom from the people. It's not wrong to say many times, we have aborted the plans of God in our lives in fear of the people around us. You might make many decisions due to the pressure of fear about the people. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-1904 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireBelieve What You Cannot SeeSend us a textWe all love to see before we believe in something. We live in a modern world where we are trained to know things in advance. The word review is not a strange word to anyone in this generation. Before we buy anything, the first thing we check is the review of the product we want to purchase, and if it has a good review, we buy it, or else we won't. We are not a big fan of living in the unknown. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-1705 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspirePain That Molds YouSend us a textAfter this season of pain, you will thank God that you did go through this painful season because that molded you to become a better and more fruitful person in life. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-1404 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireUnsatisfied EyesSend us a textWhy are people getting addicted to videos these days? It's because their eyes will never say no and will never be satisfied with any videos; the more you feed your eyes with worldly stuff, the more they grow in craving for worldly things, and one day, it will devour your whole life and leave you with an utter mess. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-1204 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireUncomfortableSend us a textIt's a sad reality that we are even comfortable with the sickness and brokenness of life even though God wanted to heal us in those areas. But we are too comfortable in the pain since we didn't see the result when we wanted, and now it has become a norm of our life, and we don't want to make any effort to see a miracle in life. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-1006 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireValue Of Our ActionsSend us a textAs the children of God, before we take any actions, we should ask ourselves if it will be okay if someone did the same thing back to us? If your mind says no, you should not move forward with that action. Like this, if you and I can do our actions with this perspective one at a time, we will build a better community and build the lives of others with love and compassion.elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-0705 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireBattle Belongs To GodSend us a textOnly one thing will happen when God fights the battles for you: he wins the battle. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-0504 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireLove of MoneySend us a textAs the children of God it's important to use every money we have in a meaningful way. You want to make sure your money is not invested against the will of God. The more money you have, the more accountable you are. elohimgospelministries.com2024-06-0304 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireRemain In ChristSend us a textWe cannot lead a Christian life without remaining in Christ every second of our life because Jesus Christ is the ultimate source that gives us the strength to move forward. Can you watch TV without plugging in? No. Once Evg Reinhard bonnke said Christianity, boring? So is television...if we don't plugin. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-3104 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireOvercomeSend us a textThe Christian life is not about being free from life's problems and temptations but overcoming them through Christ. So fix your eyes on Jesus and move forward!elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-2905 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireFastingSend us a textFasting is not a religious ritual to show off anyone because that could lead to spiritual pride like hypocrites. It's not something you need to do when somebody forces you to do. But it's something a child of God can do from the genuine passion for humbling themselves and for walking closer with God's standard. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-2706 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireRefillSend us a textWe live in a society where people often ignore the part of resting to refill. We are deceived by the myth that we don't have time to rest and refill but always work like a machine, and if you are deceived by this thought, you are closer to giving up in life. As humans, we are not called to work like a machine without rest and refills. Even machines need rest after a certain amount of work time. Or else it can burn out and become useless. Refill is not...2024-05-2404 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspirePower of SilenceSend us a textWhen you throw a bouncing ball to the ground, it just bounces back, but what if it doesn't bounce back? You will just ignore that ball and take another one. The enemy always tries to trigger you with many things in daily life and expects you to bounce back with anger. But when he realizes that no matter how much he triggers you, he cannot get a response back the way he wants, he has no option but to leave you alone. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-2205 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireBe RealSend us a textMy friend, we have nothing to prove in front of anyone regarding spiritual life. It's a personal relationship with God. What gain it is to get the respect of people if God rejects us for being fake. Before we honor the Lord with our lips, let's honor the Lord with our hearts. Be an authentic follower of Jesus Christ. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-2004 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireDry Crust With PeaceSend us a textMy friend, what gain it is to have all the worldly pleasures but don't have a peaceful mind? Nothing. Be content with what you have, and you will find peace and joy with the dry crust you have. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-1703 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireSelf DisciplineSend us a textLeading a life with Self-discipline is one of the major challenges we all face in our daily lives. One of the essential things in self-discipline is small steps. Often we think taking small steps doesn't matter, which is a myth. Disciplining yourself in the small things makes a huge difference than you think. So start from the small steps. Self discipline saves your time and it helps you to utilize the time in the most efficient way. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-1506 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireWhen you fallSend us a textAre you a person who have fallen because of anything in life and thinking you cannot get up and move forward, Jesus is calling you to repent your sins so that he can reveal his faithfulness to you through forgiveness and by washing away all your unrighteousness through his blood. We are not serving a God who stamps on us when we fall but who shows mercy and forgives our sins if we confess. And He can cleanse us from all unrighteousness. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-1303 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireDo not fearSend us a textFear doesn’t come to us based on what happened but on what might happen in our lives. It didn’t happen, but it might happen. And we abort the steps we wanted to take because of fear. Fear doesn’t come from God but the devil. Fear is another form of lie. The enemy sows the seed of fear in you by telling you lies, and gradually those lies become fear in your heart which stops you from becoming who you are called to be by God. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-1005 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireSoarSend us a textTo soar, we need strength and power, and it's not the mere strength in our physical realm but the spiritual realm. And only God can give that, and to receive from the Lord, we must humble ourselves and wait upon the Lord. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-0804 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireTemple of GodSend us a textWe often forget that our physical body is also the temple of God. For the new testament church physical body of believers is important than the physical building of the church. The way we protect our physical body impacts our Christian life. It's hard, but we cannot be ignorant about this truth. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-0605 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireTime is PreciousSend us a textIn this modern world, many things can squeeze our precious time for things that have no value. The most significant examples are our cellphones and social media. We should prioritize, be focused, and do what we need to do with responsibility. No one in this world can waste your time, but only you can because you make the decisions and set priorities. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-0304 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireGluttonySend us a textEach day, between 7,750 and 15,345 people die from hunger and malnutrition, according to a 2021 report from Oxfam. On the other side, people suffer the consequence of gluttony. Once ― Benjamin Franklin said…. "Eat to live, don't live to eat." We live in a world where thousands of varieties of food are available. But we should be wise when it comes to our eating habits. elohimgospelministries.com2024-05-0103 min
Karmia's Got QuestionsDevin Oommen - KGQ ep. 7His name is Devin Oommen, but I address him by his real title, Oommen - God of War. Here's the deal: He's had quite the spontaneous journey in life and is now finishing up his bachelors degree at an atypical age. But against all the judgement from friends and family, he's continued to persevere. His passion for political and data science is unwavering, and I'm proud to call him friend. Today, you can hear the story of one man who keeps pushing forward no matter what others may think, because "someone's opinion of you does not have to become...2024-04-291h 27EGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireComplacencySend us a textThe word complacency is very relevant in our spiritual life. Sometimes, we fail to understand that we are in a spiritually dangerous zone because of complacency. It's essential in our spiritual life to often pause and analyze our relationship status with Christ. elohimgospelministries.com2024-04-2904 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireDon’t Miss The Second ChanceSend us a textWe often forget how blessed we are to live on this earth and accomplish God's purposes in life. Sometimes we take our first chances for granted and ruin them. And by God's grace, we get a second chance. Don't you dare to take the second chance for granted but use it wisely, trust God and fulfill the Godly purpose in life. elohimgospelministries.com2024-04-2604 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireThankful HeartSend us a textOften, we complain about the things we don't have, but how many times have you thanked God for what you have? When you eat every meal, remember there are 690 million people who don't have food worldwide. When you drink every cup of water, remember there are 884 million people who don't have safe water to drink. These are the statistics for the two basic things every human being needs—so many more millions who don't have any basic items for their daily life. So be grateful to God for everything he has provided for yo...2024-04-2405 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireFaithful ServantSend us a textThe Bible teaches us to be faithful in everything we do. Whether you are doing a small or big job, the principle is simple: be faithful. Do it with passion and perseverance.elohimgospelministries.com2024-04-2205 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireTreasures in HeavenSend us a textIt's not about how much wealth or fame you accumulate on this earth but the value of it. Everything you earn in this world has value till the death of your life, but it has no eternal value. If you don't have anything that has eternal value, you won't find any meaning with the materials of this world.Once a rich man died, his friend came to the funeral and asked his other friend how much he left in this world, and the friend replied EVERYTHING. The Bible...2024-04-1905 minEGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspirePure In HeartSend us a textBlessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. - Matthew 5:8 It doesn't say blessed are the pure in dressing, actions, sermons but in the heart. Because you can dress nicely, preach a good speech, do significant actions while you are still impure in heart and no man can see it. So your pure actions can deceive the people around you. But that's not the case with God. He sees your heart, and when He looks into even the minute details of your thoughts, is it pure? 2024-04-1705 min
EGM INSPIRATIONS - Engage | InspireYou are the John of Your GenerationSend us a textDon't miss the opportunity God has given you to draw people closer to God. John prepared a way for Jesus Christ, and now it's our turn to prepare the way for the second coming of Jesus Christ. It doesn't matter what's your limitations because your limitation is not God's limitation. The life of John tells us that God can use us beyond our limitations. elohimgospelministries.com2024-04-1506 min
Building Holistic CompaniesBoard of Directors: What does ‘good’ look like?Effective boards are a foundational necessity for a well-run company. Conversely, a weak board opens a company and its stakeholders to significant risks. An ineffective board leaves a company's prospects to chance due to the group's passive, inexperienced, or biased nature. Board development focuses on convenience rather than effectiveness too often. So, let’s explore how we would build an effective board. Read the article here.
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NoSugarCoat with Pooja DhingraAnisha OommenOn this episode, Pooja’s guest is Anisha Oommen, who quit a stable and successful job in shipping logistics to follow her true calling, writing about food! Anisha chats about food is at the root of everything - history, culture, and our social landscape and how in 2013 she co-founded Goya Media that focuses on stories about food - who cooks it, who eats it and how it is part of the human connection. In the world of “creating content”, what makes a good food story? Find out from Anisha. You can follow Anisha Oommen, goyajournal, Pooja an...2023-11-1929 minBuilding Holistic CompaniesThe Productivity Crisis series: Employee guide to predict and avoid layoffsUnlike previous economic crises, sustained government policies have masked the ill effects of long-term easy monetary policy. As government tools that hide these effects weaken, hard-working people will face a rough transition in their employment relationships. Transparency and predictability are the most basic expectations in any relationship, including an employment contract. Avoiding ecosystems prone to suboptimal outcomes with personal and professional costs is optimal. Minimally, it is prudent to predict involuntary separations to minimize impact. Read the article here.
Author: John Oommen.2023-08-3123 min
The Great Indian Politics | Mathrubhumiആ 'നോ'യ്ക്കും ഉണ്ട് ഒരു ഉമ്മന്ചാണ്ടി സ്റ്റൈല് | Tribute Oommen chandyഉമ്മന് ചാണ്ടിയെന്നാല് ആള്ക്കൂട്ടമായിരുന്നു. തനിച്ചാകാന് ഇഷ്ടപ്പെടാത്ത എന്നും എപ്പോഴും ജനങ്ങള്ക്ക് നടുവില് ജനത്തിന്റെ പ്രശ്നപരിഹാരകനായി കൈപിടിച്ചുനിന്ന നേതാവ്. ലോകത്ത് തന്നെ ഇത്രയധികം ജനങ്ങളോട് സംവദിച്ച മറ്റൊരു ജനനേതാവ് ഉണ്ടാകുമോ സംശയമാണ്. ജീവിതത്തിലുടനീളം സൗമ്യത പുലര്ത്തിയ അദ്ദേഹം നോ എന്നു പറയുമ്പോള് കേള്ക്കുന്നവര്ക്ക് എസ് എന്നായിരിക്കും അനുഭവപ്പെടുക. ഉമ്മന് ചാണ്ടിയെ കെ.എ ജോണിയും മനു കുര്യനും അനുസ്മരിക്കുന്നു. സൗണ്ട് മിക്സിങ്: കൃഷ്ണലാല് ബി.എസ്. | Tribute Oommen chandy2023-07-1832 min
Menswear Style PodcastAlvin Oommen, Founder of OXFORDhill / Natural Hair StylingIn this podcast episode we interview Alvin Oommen, founder of OXFORDhill, a brand dedicated to manufacturing an innovative hair styling clay using nature's most potent ingredients, while ensuring maximum effectiveness. Their passion lies in the creation of all-natural skin care, hair care, and home care products, meticulously formulated with purposeful ingredients that not only deliver exceptional results but also combat the risks associated with free radicals. Unlike most personal care brands that expose us to a staggering number of 168 chemicals daily, OXFORDhill takes a different path. They have embarked on a mission to develop a brand that epitomizes cleanliness...2023-07-0530 min