166. How to assess the GTM strategy you inherited (without killing momentum)

166. How to assess the GTM strategy you inherited (without killing momentum)

10:09 Feb 18, 2026
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What do you really inherit when you step into a new GTM leadership role — a growth engine or hidden drag?In this episode Phil walks through a repeatable framework to help GTM leaders objectively assess the GTM assets they inherited - including partnerships, sales, marketing, and product-led channels - and make confident decisions that fuel sustainable growth and leadership clarity.Learn how to quickly assess which GTM assets truly fit your strategy and ICP todayDiscover a practical framework to identify leverage across partnerships and other channelsGain confidence to decide what to double down on, stabilize, or sunset — without damaging trust or momentumIf you want a clear GTM assessment playbook that strengthens your leadership and accelerates growth, this episode is for you.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 LabFind 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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