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From Lifeguard to Leader: How One Conversation at a Pool Changed My Life Forever
From Lifeguard to Leader: How One Conversation at a Pool Changed My Life Forever
Stephan M., Director of Global Virtual Sales and Engineering, turned a poolside chat into an impactful career at Cisco. He reflects on 20 years of CSAP EMEA, learnings, and more.
Jan. 28, 2025
How Technology Empowers Me To Break Barriers and Build Bridges
How Technology Empowers Me To Break Barriers and Build Bridges
Systems Engineer Uljana embraces opportunity. See how the Grace Hopper Celebration solidified her tech career and how she builds bridges for others by sharing Cisco's career opportunities.
Sept. 26, 2023
Following My Passion from CSAP to Operations
Following My Passion from CSAP to Operations
Business Operations Analyst Parker D. shares her journey from Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP) to finding her passions and a new role at Cisco.
Nov. 8, 2021
Still Teammates: from Softball to Cisco
Still Teammates: from Softball to Cisco
Account Manager, Kristen T. shares her story about how 3 best friends who played softball in high school, now all work at Cisco!
July 22, 2021
Growing at Cisco: from CSAP to People Leader 
Growing at Cisco: from CSAP to People Leader 
Ritchey, a Sales Manager, shares his career story after his 17th "Week 52" and the close of FY20.
Jan. 26, 2021
My Retrospective ‘One Word’ for 2020 – Resilience 
My Retrospective ‘One Word’ for 2020 – Resilience 
Nathan Feest, a member of CSAP(Cisco Sales Associate Program) shares his story of resiliency through 2020.
Dec. 16, 2020
Virtually Giving Back with CSAP 
Virtually Giving Back with CSAP 
The CSAP class of FY20, located in our APJC region, came up with a creative way to virtually give back! Isaac shares their story with us.
Nov. 12, 2020
From CSAP to Chairman’s Club in 3 years 
From CSAP to Chairman’s Club in 3 years 
Niek is an Sales Account Manager in the Netherlands who shares his experience from Cisco Sales Associate Program to our elite Chairman's Club in 3 years!
Oct. 30, 2020
Happy 20th Birthday CSAP (Cisco Sales Associate Program) 
Happy 20th Birthday CSAP (Cisco Sales Associate Program) 
Fabio shares how the Cisco Sales Associate Program changed his life 16 years ago.
Sept. 17, 2020
Empowered to Lead at Cisco
Empowered to Lead at Cisco
What kind of leader are you? John shares his experience about learning to lead and how Cisco has empowered him to share his knowledge and even write a book!
Sept. 3, 2019
Learning Together: Cisco’s Sales Associate Program Inspires the Future
Learning Together: Cisco’s Sales Associate Program Inspires the Future
What doe 25 CSAP-erse and 18 preschoolers have in common? Tracy M. shares her story of learning together!
Aug. 6, 2019
How Cisco CSAP Graduates Spent 5 Days Giving Back
How Cisco CSAP Graduates Spent 5 Days Giving Back
Wondering how to use your five days of volunteer time? These Cisco CSAP-ers came together as a team of 12 to spend one full work week giving back in Naples.
Aug. 1, 2019