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The Opportunity You Haven’t Met Yet
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

Cécile Bastien Remy
Oct 72 min read


Opinions vs. Feedback (And the One Question That Sorts Them)
Not all input is feedback.
Most of it is opinion just wearing professional clothes.
Learning to tell the difference protects your confidence and speeds up your growth.
Think of comments like raw ore: they only become valuable after you refine them.
At a Toastmasters evening I was hosting, a guest suddenly said:
“I don’t like women like you, confident and emancipated.”
The room went silent.
I smiled, set a clear boundary, and told him he could leave if he felt uncomfort

Cécile Bastien Remy
Oct 72 min read


Imperfect Beginnings Beat Perfect Intentions
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

Cécile Bastien Remy
Oct 72 min read
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