Sales isn’t bad. Strategy isn’t manipulative but..

Yesterday, I got on a call with someone who was referred to me by a person I vaguely know. The message I received was unclear something about a business opportunity. Part of me was skeptical… but I decided to get on the call.

Not because I felt a deep soul pull.

But because I’m learning how to stay open without leaking my energy. And because I’ve been practicing how to test my energetic field staying present & noticing how my body responds.

Right away, I felt it:

The tone of the conversation.

She asked how I knew the man who referred me. I answered honestly: “We met in 2022 at an event and have loosely stayed in touch.”

She paused, like she expected more. Then she began building him up talking about how many people he knows, what a great person he is.

That’s when I felt it: positioning.

A subtle attempt to stir intrigue.

To emotionally anchor me before I even knew what the offer was.

She asked what I do. I shared briefly.

Each time I spoke, she reflected back my words as wisdom, then wove them into the next step of her pitch.

She complimented me… but it didn’t feel clean energetically.

Then came the moment that really activated me: She asked me to share why I should be invited into the next call.

A question meant to make me sell myself… for something I didn’t even understand.

So I said:

“This question feels off. It feels like I’m being asked to pitch myself for something I don’t have the full picture of.”

That was the moment my body said: this isn’t a conversation, it’s a funnel.

When I reflect on what I was feeling, my awareness crystallized : this is about the larger energetic hygiene 🚿in sales.

Sales isn’t bad. Strategy isn’t manipulative.

But when someone uses flattery, urgency, or emotional intrigue to guide you to a “yes” before your body can speak, it crosses a line.

It overrides sovereignty.

It hijacks intuition.

It creates the illusion of alignment… when there may only be influence.

If you’re in business, I invite you to ask:

“Does my strategy honor free will or override it?”

Your offers don’t need to manipulate to sell. Real resonance doesn’t need pressure. It lands.

2025/4/8 Edited to

... Read moreIn today's business landscape, ethical selling has become a hot topic. Many professionals struggle with the balance between persuasive tactics and manipulation. The challenge arises when strategies leverage emotional intrigue to push for agreements, often sidelining genuine connection. It's crucial to recognize these tactics as potential violations of personal sovereignty and intuition. A key point to understand is the alignment between your business values and your sales approach. Sales techniques should cultivate trust and respect rather than create pressure. Genuine resonance with clients does not necessitate urgency or emotional appeals; rather, it thrives in a space where both parties feel acknowledged and heard. Consider reflecting on your selling practices: Do they empower clients to make informed decisions, or do they pressure them into a corner? This reflection is essential for maintaining healthy relationships in business, fostering loyalty and long-term success. Successful sales are about creating relationships built on trust, ensuring that your strategies honor the autonomy of others.

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