Who we are
Preserve the Momentum is a thought leadership platform dedicated to bridging behavioral psychology and enterprise sales strategy, empowering sales professionals and leaders to navigate complex buying journeys with precision and empathy. Founded by Celeste Rudd, a seasoned sales executive with over two decades of experience in B2B software and services, the platform serves as a resource for Director-level and higher professionals in sales or sales-adjacent roles, particularly those active on LinkedIn in the United States.
At its core, Preserve the Momentum focuses on disseminating actionable insights that elevate professional brands, foster long-term career growth in enterprise sales, and drive organizational success. Our content, including white papers, articles, and an upcoming blog, explores the psychological underpinnings of decision-making in high-stakes environments; it translates academic frameworks into practical tools for qualifying prospects, optimizing resource allocation, and sustaining customer relationships.
Celeste Rudd brings a unique blend of expertise to this endeavor: a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Organizational Behavior from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, combined with a proven track record in sales roles at leading technology firms. Her career spans from early successes in telecommunications and consumer electronics to leadership in enterprise software partnerships, where she consistently achieved multimillion-dollar expansions by aligning sales tactics with buyer psychology.
Through Preserve the Momentum, we aim to equip experienced sales representatives, aspiring enterprise sellers, and organizational leaders with the knowledge to "sell change before you sell software," as exemplified in our flagship white paper series on the Stages of Change Model. Future content will expand on related themes, such as stakeholder alignment, relapse prevention in deals, and AI's role in forecasting buyer readiness.
Based in Houston, Texas, Preserve the Momentum invites collaboration and dialogue. Connect with us on LinkedIn or with me directly via X at @CelesteRudd and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/celesterudd/ to join the conversation.
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