Cynthia Barnes Named on the LinkedIn Top 15 Sales Influencers of 2020

March 2020--Founder and CEO of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals (NAWSP), Cynthia Barnes, has been named on LinkedIn's annual Top 15 Sales Influencers of 2020. The list includes many of the most highly respected sales influencers working in the field today. LinkedIn encourages sales industry professionals to follow these inspiring sales leaders who are widely known for their willingness to share their sales experience and expertise to help other sales pros build their careers. If you're hoping to "get more out of your feed in 2020," Cynthia Barnes is a sales leader to follow.

Barnes strongly believes in professional platforms that support women in the workplace. That's why she founded NAWSP in 2016 with the goal of helping women succeed in the sales profession--a profession that's historically been dominated by men. Barnes has stated, "It's important to me to help women sales professionals feel confident, empowered, and brave." NAWSP now includes a membership of nearly 15,000. The organization is committed to providing resources to help women in sales as well as to address the unique challenges and obstacles that women contend within this professional sector. NAWSP values diversity and is dedicated to addressing issues that are important to today's female sales professionals.

"I believe that it's time to create strategies that help women achieve their goals in a more personable, authentic way, and I often share these thoughts via LinkedIn. Being recognized by such a powerful social platform for something close to my heart is an honor," Barnes said. "I hope to be able to share with even more people in the year to come."

As a champion for women in sales, Barnes believes she was selected for LinkedIn's annual list because she is fiercely determined to level the playing field in a profession that has been in the purview of men for decades. Barnes is undaunted and determined to ask--and answer--the tough, real-world questions affecting women in sales about issues that don't get the mainstream attention they warrant. For instance, LinkedIn references her recent article: Where Are Women of Color Getting Ahead in Sales.

You can find LinkedIn's 2020 list published by its Senior Content Manager Sean Callahan here: https://business.linkedin.com/sales-solutions/blog/sales-leaders/2020/15-top-sales-influencers-to-follow

Barnes writes and publishes weekly. Women sales professionals can visit the NAWSP to learn more about the organization as well as Barnes herself. Throughout each year, Barnes travels all over the country to discuss issues that are important to women sales professionals and to promote NAWSP as a valuable industry resource--and a voice of empowerment for women.

About NAWSP

NAWSP is a national organization with a goal to help women reach the top 1% in the historically male-dominated world of sales. NAWSP supports women sales professionals with tactical training designed to help them develop the skills and strengths they are likely to need to achieve their own career goals. All training and resources are developed by women sales professionals for women sales professionals. NAWSP is committed to addressing the unique challenges that women face in this business sector while amplifying their innate strengths and characteristics. NAWSP members enjoy access to in-person meetings and coaching sessions, a vibrant and active online community, newsletters and publications, and many other supportive resources. A wide array of respected companies who value diversity support NAWSP and include Toyota, Michelin, and Blend.

Media contact: Cynthia Barnes, [email protected]