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Your next big opportunity probably won’t come from your current circle. Curiosity helps you find new doors. Generosity keeps them open. Start building connections before you need them. When I first started my business, I joined an event where I realized that I was the only woman in the room. My inner critic showed up before I did. So, I gave myself a mission: ➡️ Meet five founders. ➡️ Learn one lesson from each. I asked simple questions, listened deeply, and took note

Confidence doesn’t just happen, it’s built before you speak. How? By placing the right people in the right spots around you. Allies aren’t decoration; they’re part of your strategy. When I prepared for my TEDx talk in Torino, I created a small plan: I invited 12 friends and placed them strategically across the audience: left, center, right, and even up on the balcony. Before the talk, I briefed them...

Polish is optional. Shipping is mandatory. If you wait for the perfect moment, you might wait forever. Leaders grow in public with shaky hands, tired voices, and imperfect slides. Perfection is a mirage that keeps you stuck. Progress happens through movement, not magic. My first big talk in Zug happened the same week I quit smoking. I had a fever, withdrawal symptoms, and had to climb four steep, medieval staircases to reach the stage. Two brilliant speakers went befor