In this episode of Coach2Scale host Matt welcomes Alix Douglas, Group Vice President, Partner Solutions at ServiceNow. Alex shares her extensive leadership experience from tenures at Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce. Debunking the myth of fear-based leadership, Alex discusses why long-term performance requires inspiration and purpose rather than fear and pressure. Highlighting the psychological and physical effects of fear-driven environments, she emphasizes the importance of leading with conviction, mission, and accountability. Alex also explores the unique challenges in tech sales, the critical role of vulnerability, and how to maintain psychological safety among teams during uncertain times.