I used to care desperately if people liked me.
I made most of my early life choices based on validation I got:
I became an actor at age seven, and everybody seemed to think that was an awesome thing to do with my life.
So I kept doing it, even after I knew it wasn't for me.
I was miserable. Going to auditions, getting rejected, making no money, all for something I wasn't passionate about f*cked with my mental health.
So I ran away. Yes I was 22, but that's what it felt like.
I went to Spain, and taught English. I thought, "Hey, I like this."
Then I went to China, and started a company. I thought, "Hey, I also like this."
When I came back to Canada, I knew I had to build my life around something I was passionate about.
I realized I loved teaching people how to speak and tell their stories.
And that entrepreneurs were the perfect people to teach (life-long learners!)
Since then, I've helped founders:
- raise over $300 million
- grow to 7 figures in ARR
- win multiple Collision Conf PITCH competitions
- and get deals on Dragon's Den
But most importantly (in my opinion):
They can build their company around their passion and their story, which means they do what they love for work, and don't have to be fake to be successful.
Now, I don't give a f*ck if you like me (that's a lie, I still do kind of)
But I care WAY less, because I care more about my message, that:
"Public speaking is the missing piece of the puzzle for many founders."
As long as I can get you interested in that, my job is done.
P.S. If you're a seed stage founder, currently raising, I'm starting a waitlist for my Powerful Pitch Cohort in April. DM or comment "pitch" and I'll book your spot.
