158. How to go from sales to strategic partner in complex markets with CEO Hamid Ghanadan

158. How to go from sales to strategic partner in complex markets with CEO Hamid Ghanadan

59:40 Jan 30, 2026
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What if the fastest path to growth wasn’t selling harder but partnering deeper?If you’re scaling in healthcare, biotech or B2B you already know this: the complexity is compounding. Partners are either a liability or your greatest growth accelerant.In this episode with CEO Hamid Ghanadan, we explore:How empathy + clarity unlock high-trust partnershipsWhat most CEOs get wrong about change readiness and executionA leadership framework for growth when data is unclearLearn how to position your product and your people for growth through partnerships.🎧 Listen now and rewire your go-to-market thinking.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab.Find me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.
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