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Today we're talking about Trailblazers.
And you might have heard this term thrown around a lot at Salesforce, but why? Why?
And what does it all mean?
Well, I’ll give you a hint.
It's more than just a hoodie.
So let's dive in here.
And what is a Trailblazer?
Well, a Trailblazer is someone just like you, a lifelong learner,
a leader, an innovator, and someone who has successfully built
their career, community or company in the Salesforce ecosystem.
In other words, Trailblazers are the heart and soul of Salesforce.
They embody the Salesforce core values of trust, customer success,
innovation, equality and sustainability.
And Trailblazers set themselves apart as collaborators and mentors,
and they have the skills businesses need
to boost productivity, deliver value and become customer companies.
And the best part, anybody can be a Trailblazer with Salesforce.
In fact, there are millions of Trailblazers globally
and you're all invited to the party.
So why should you become a Trailblazer?
Well, first off, because we can be twinning in these awesome hoodies,
Looking good.
And second, Trailblazers are needed now more than ever.
Luckily, there's a unique opportunity for anyone to build a successful career
and hone their Trailblazer-y-ness.
Yeah, that's a word Trailblazeryness.
So whether you're transitioning into a career in tech
with no prior experience or you're a seasoned professional,
you can skill up, drive success and be part of a supportive community.
Now yeah, I just threw out some buzzwords without really explaining them,
and we don't do that here.
So let's break it down.
Skilling up or upskilling.
This is the process of learning or teaching new skills.
It's never too late to learn a new skill, Right?
And Trailhead can help you get there.
Trailhead is Salesforce's free online learning platform
designed to make learning fun, hands on and personalized.
It's really the front door to a career in the Salesforce ecosystem
with over 1500 topics to choose from.
You can find modules tailored to every product, role and industry.
Take Trailblazer Tony Nguyen, for example.
Now Tony is a first generation immigrant who was laid off from his job
at a restaurant.
Now, even though the restaurant industry
was the only professional work he knew, he wanted to change careers.
As Tony learn new skills, he racked up points on Trailhead.
He climbed the Trailblazer ranks.
That's climbing and actively engaged with the Trailblazer community.
That all led him to a nonprofit that gives underserved students
the tools and confidence that they need to start careers in tech.
That is amazing.
And now Tony is a Salesforce consultant for a software company.
See, Trailhead is just a great tool
to further your learning, hone in on new skills and find opportunities.
Just like our friend Tony.
Plus, there's nothing like showing off a shiny new badge.
Ooh, that's right.
Okay, next up. Driving success.
Trailblazers can find the resources that they need to jumpstart their careers
and succeed in their companies.
And this reminds me of another Trailblazer named Pallavi Agarwal.
Now, Pallavi is working as a consultant.
When she decided to take the leap and start her own firm, she started
her business specializing in Salesforce because its values matched her own.
Now, since then,
she's mentored other female founders in launching their own companies,
and she just celebrated her company's fifth anniversary.
So, like her, Trailblazers can build their own businesses
and feel supported along the way within the Salesforce ecosystem.
Okay.
Finally, let's talk about the Trailblazer community,
which is always with you on your journey to blazing your trail with Salesforce.
Now, as I said before, Trailblazers are the heart and soul
of the Salesforce ecosystem, and this amazing community
just keeps growing and growing across sales, marketing, service and more.
Salesforce even has career specific communities
you can join like Salesblazer,
which is the largest and most successful community of sales professionals.
These groups are filled with people who want to help each other, learn
relevant skills, connect with others around the world, and give back together.
And that reminds me of another trailblazing tale.
Michael Drzewiecki is all about giving back to the Trailblazer community.
Not only does he hold almost 30 Salesforce certifications,
but he also leads the NYC Salesforce Architect Group,
one of the most active Trailblazer community groups.
He makes it a point to hire and guide new Trailblazers through their career journeys,
and Trailblazers like Michael can connect online and in-person.
They have group discussions on relevant and timely topics, share best practices.
They host Q&A with fellow community members and so much more.
So now that you know what a Trailblazer is,
are you ready to start your next adventure?
Let's go.
Because to meet more inspiring leaders who built success with Salesforce, click
the link on your screen to watch the Trailblazers series
on the free streaming service Salesforce Plus.
Also, if you're eager to start learning,
head over to Trailhead dot com to begin your own Trailblazer journey.
And uh, psst!
There are more resources in the description down here too.
Yeah.
Thanks so much for watching and we'll see you next time.