Becoming You (after Winning Wednesday)

What if the secret to closing a deal isn’t asking the right questions — it’s finding the right problems before anyone asks you to? Josh Braun, sales coach and former Jellyvision sales leader, landed Verizon as a client by identifying a problem on their website that they didn’t even know they had. His wife Jenna brings the retail perspective — selling sofas at West Elm by genuinely caring about the person, not the transaction. Together they make the case that sales isn’t really sales at all. It’s negotiation. It’s conversation. It’s a life skill nobody taught you — but everyone needs. What You’ll Learn: How Josh landed a lucrative deal with Verizon through a cold email about a problem they hadn’t identified yet Why the sales superpower is finding problems — not asking about them How Jenna sells organically by actually listening to the person, not the purchase Why calling it “negotiation” instead of “sales” changes everything about how you show up How a kitchen video with a tiny bowl of ice cream became a LinkedIn content series Key Focus Areas: Find the Problem First – Why coming to a prospect with a hypothesis about their pain is more powerful than any discovery question Sales as Negotiation – Why everything in life is a negotiation — from shoelaces to nursing homes to dinner Organic Relationship Selling – How Jenna turns a sofa sale into a rug for the daughter’s room just by listening The LinkedIn Power Couple – How Josh and Jenna’s authentic dynamic built an audience by accident — starting with three viewers Making People Feel Heard – Why the real magic in sales is knowing what to say so the other person feels understood Josh & Jenna’s Approach: Josh — sales coach, author, and former VP of Sales at Jellyvision with deep B2B cold outreach expertise Jenna — retail sales professional whose natural curiosity and genuine interest turn transactions into relationships Together they create LinkedIn content that blends sales education with real-life dynamic — authentically and unscripted Josh’s philosophy: bring a hypothesis, not just questions — show prospects you’ve done the thinking before the call Jenna’s philosophy: when people feel like you care, they tell you everything you need to know Perfect If You’re: A sales professional who’s been taught to ask questions but never taught to form a hypothesis first Someone who freezes up in negotiations because they don’t think of themselves as a “salesperson” A B2B rep looking for a cold outreach framework that leads with value and insight — not a pitch A couple or business partnership thinking about how to create content together authentically Anyone who wants to get better at productive conversations — in business and in life Josh & Jenna’s Philosophy: “The sales superpower is not asking about problems — it’s finding problems.” “Everything in life is a negotiation — if you call it that instead of sales, it comes off differently.” “When people feel like you care, you’d be surprised what you can learn.” “You have to bring forth a perspective — I don’t want to hire a trainer who asks me how to work out.” “This idea that you don’t have to agree or disagree but can just understand someone’s point of view — that’s a skill.” ABOUT JOSH & JENNA BRAUN: Josh Braun — Sales Coach | Author | Cold Outreach Expert | Helping sales professionals find problems worth solving and start conversations worth having Jenna Braun — Retail Sales Professional | Relationship Builder | Proving that genuine curiosity is the most effective sales strategy there is CONNECT WITH JOSH & JENNA: Josh LinkedIn:   / josh-braun   Jenna LinkedIn:   / jenna-braun-7384b39   CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen  

What if nearly dying three times before the age of 10 became the fuel for a life’s mission? Claude-Reynald Christian Lecorps grew up in Haiti where electricity came on for just a few hours a day — if at all. Those childhood experiences of blackouts, sporadic water, and makeshift community didn’t break him. They built him. Now he’s an electrical engineer and startup founder on a mission to fundamentally reimagine how electricity is generated and distributed — starting with the people who need it most. What You’ll Learn: What growing up with 3 hours of daily electricity actually looks like — and what it teaches you Why desalination is the key to solving the global clean water crisis How adversity in emerging markets can become the greatest engineering problem to solve What developed countries have sacrificed in the name of convenience Why everything that happens to you is happening for you Key Focus Areas: Energy Poverty – The reality of sporadic electricity in emerging markets and why it affects everything Clean Energy Innovation – Rethinking how electricity is generated beyond burning fossil fuels Water & Energy Nexus – Why you can’t solve the clean water crisis without solving electricity first Multilingual Global Perspective – Growing up fluent in Haitian Creole, French, English, and Spanish Gratitude as Advantage – How perceived disadvantages become the foundation for breakthrough purpose Claude-Reynald’s Approach: Born in Boston, raised in Haiti until age 14 — nearly died three times before age 10 due to electrical blackouts Electrical engineering degree with experience in architectural engineering and the Solar Decathlon Startup founder redefining how electricity is generated and distributed for underserved markets Focused on scalable desalination powered by renewable energy to deliver clean water globally Believes convenience-obsessed developed nations have lost something essential — community, purpose, and health Perfect If You’re: An engineer or entrepreneur drawn to solving big, meaningful infrastructure problems Curious about the real-world impact of energy poverty on everyday life Someone who grew up with less and wants to channel that experience into a mission Interested in the intersection of renewable energy, clean water, and global equity Ready to reframe your hardest experiences as your greatest advantages Claude-Reynald’s Philosophy: “Whatever the situation — always be grateful.” “That may have looked like a disadvantage at the time, but now I have an advantage because I went through that experience.” “It’s happening for you.” “Developed countries have sacrificed what’s really important in the name of convenience.” ABOUT CLAUDE-REYNALD CHRISTIAN LECORPS: Electrical Engineer | Clean Energy & Water Startup Founder | Haitian-American Innovator | On a mission to bring renewable energy and clean drinking water to every human on the planet CONNECT WITH CLAUDE-REYNALD: LinkedIn:   / crchristianle   CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen  

What’s the difference between a good networking event and a bad one? Garrett Halsell — serial entrepreneur with three businesses — has a clear answer, and it starts with intention. In this wide-ranging conversation, Garrett breaks down the real value of building a professional network before you need it, the art of working a room without overstaying your welcome, and why finding your dopamine rush in helping other people is actually the most sustainable business strategy there is. Oh, and it opens with a rescued kitten. Because that’s just the kind of person Garrett is. What You’ll Learn: The critical difference between a good networking event and one that wastes everyone’s time Why the 10-minute rule at networking events helps you meet more of the right people How to build a professional network before you ever need to tap it for business Why your purpose and your dopamine source should be the same thing What the pandemic revealed about remote work — and how it’s permanently reshaping where we choose to live Key Focus Areas: Networking Before You Need It – Why building relationships transactionally is the fastest way to burn them The 10-Minute Rule – How to work a room with intention, read the energy, and move on gracefully Lifelong Professional Friends – The BNI concept that reframes networking as relationship-building over the long haul Purpose-Driven Business – Why Garrett’s dopamine comes from helping people — and why that makes him better at everything he does Post-Pandemic Work Life – What remote work unlocked for where and how we choose to live Garrett’s Approach: Serial entrepreneur with three active businesses across multiple industries Started his professional life in aerospace, moved to New York City knowing no one, and built his network from scratch Deeply rooted in the BNI philosophy of long-term professional relationship building Believes you are a reflection of your connections — which is why he’s selective about who he spends his time with at events Finds joy and fulfillment not in accumulating things but in genuinely helping people succeed Perfect If You’re: Someone who only reaches out to their network when they need something — and knows that has to change A new entrepreneur in a new city trying to figure out how to build from zero Heading to a networking event and not sure how to balance depth of conversation with breadth of connection A business owner who relies on word of mouth and referrals and wants to accelerate that flywheel Anyone who’s ever felt out of place at a networking event and needed someone to make them feel welcome Garrett’s Philosophy: “Everyone’s my friend — they may not like me, but I’m still their friend.” “I find my contentment in helping people — that’s my purpose on this earth.” “I want to talk to you long enough to know that I want to talk to you again.” “Networking is fundamental to business growth — especially for small businesses that run on word of mouth.” “You can’t do it alone — find people who will help you grow, otherwise you become a statistic.” ABOUT GARRETT HALSELL: Serial Entrepreneur | Networker | Community Builder | Running three businesses and helping people find the right connections, build the right relationships, and grow through the power of intentional networking CONNECT WITH GARRETT: LinkedIn:   / garretthalsell   CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen  

What if collecting different perspectives was the ultimate life skill? Jeremy Gartner grew up in France, moved to Israel at 13, and eventually built a career helping people land their dream jobs — all by learning one foundational lesson: to connect with people, you have to meet them on their terms, not your own. From multilingual mindset shifts to job search strategy, Jeremy brings a refreshingly humble, globally-informed view on growth, learning, and showing up authentically. *What You’ll Learn:* How learning multiple languages literally changes the way you think and feel Why the easiest jobs to apply for are the hardest ones to get The mindset shift that transforms how you connect with anyone from any culture Why “progress over perfection” beats chasing the perfect outcome every time How to know when to be stubborn — and when to pivot *Key Focus Areas:* *Learning for the Sake of Learning* – Growing because you want to, not because you have to *Multi-Lens Thinking* – Why collecting different perspectives makes you a better human and professional *Meeting People on Their Terms* – The cultural intelligence lesson that unlocks real connection *Job Search Strategy* – Why intentional outreach beats easy-apply every single time *Progress Over Perfection* – Embracing failure as part of the process, not the end of it *Jeremy’s Approach:* Grew up in France, lived in Israel for 15 years — fluent in French, Hebrew, and English Career coach helping professionals land competitive roles at top companies Teaches clients to set goals, build accountability, and operate independently Believes in living life as an adventure — experimenting, pivoting, and telling stories worth sharing Humble, approachable philosophy: “If I can do it, anyone can do it” *Perfect If You’re:* Job searching and wondering why your applications aren’t getting responses Feeling stuck in one way of thinking and craving a broader worldview Someone who learns best by doing — not by sitting in a classroom Ready to stop blaming your circumstances and start asking “maybe it’s me?” Building goals but struggling to stay accountable and follow through *Jeremy’s Philosophy:* “Learning for the sake of learning.” “To connect with people, you have to meet them on their ground — not your own.” “Always progress over perfection.” “Live your life like the stories you want to tell.” “It’s all about being stubborn — but knowing when to pivot.” — *ABOUT JEREMY GARTNER:* Career Coach | Multilingual Global Citizen | Helping professionals navigate competitive job markets through intentional strategy, goal-setting, and authentic self-presentation *CONNECT WITH JEREMY:* LinkedIn:   / jeremygartner   — CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen  

When COVID wiped out six paid speaking engagements overnight, Allan Langer didn’t hit pause — he hit play. He went from 207 LinkedIn followers to over 5,000 in less than six months, built a networking group called Play Don’t Pause, and developed one of the most practical and human-centered sales philosophies you’ll hear anywhere. If you think sales is a numbers game, Allan is here to change your mind — and your results. What You’ll Learn: Why video DMs on LinkedIn convert at dramatically higher rates than text or voice messages How to use Loom and Vidyard to send video emails that almost always get opened Why quality connections on LinkedIn outperform chasing follower counts every single time The mindset shift from selling to helping — and why it actually makes you sell more Why hitting pause during a crisis is the biggest mistake you can make for your business Key Focus Areas: The Anti-Salesman – Stop doing feature dumps and start asking what the customer actually needs Video DMs as a Relationship Starter – How a 30-second video turns a cold connection into a warm conversation LinkedIn with Intention – One dedicated hour a day, engaging authentically, connecting strategically Play Don’t Pause – Why the entrepreneurs who thrive in crisis are the ones who get on the wave — not wait it out Sales Is a Human Game – Why changing your mindset from hitting quota to genuinely helping is the most effective sales strategy Allan’s Approach: Sales coach, author, and speaker who lost six paid engagements overnight when COVID hit — and responded by going all-in on LinkedIn Grew from 207 to 5,000+ LinkedIn followers in under six months through intentional, quality-focused engagement Founded the Play Don’t Pause networking group to keep professionals moving during the pandemic Uses video DMs for target prospects and video email tools like Loom and Vidyard to stand out in crowded inboxes Tagline: “Sales is not a numbers game — sales is a human game” Perfect If You’re: A sales professional stuck in feature-dump mode who knows there’s a better way Someone whose speaking or event-based business disappeared overnight and needs a new pipeline A LinkedIn user who’s been connecting randomly and wondering why it’s not converting Ready to try video DMs but not sure how to start or what to say Anyone who’s been tempted to hit pause and wait for things to get better — this is your wake-up call Allan’s Philosophy: “Sales is not a numbers game — sales is a human game.” “Be the anti-salesman — stop selling and start helping.” “Change your mindset from selling to helping and you’ll be amazed how much more you sell.” “Get on top of the wave — get an extra surfboard if you need it.” “Be a human being and you’ll be successful.” ABOUT ALLAN LANGER: Sales Coach | Author | Speaker | Founder of Play Don’t Pause | Helping sales professionals ditch the script, lead with humanity, and use video to build real relationships that convert CONNECT WITH ALLAN: LinkedIn:   / allanlanger   Website: https://allanger.com CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen  

What if your daycare job taught you more about sales than any training program ever could? Seth Thompson — a sales pro with a refreshingly unconventional LinkedIn strategy — opens this conversation with exactly that story. From teaching toddlers to teaching prospects, Seth has built a career around one core skill: translating complex things into language that actually lands. Add in a daily posting cadence, a signature head bop, and a “never fear failure” tattoo, and you’ve got one of the most genuinely useful LinkedIn conversations in the Winning Wednesday catalog. What You’ll Learn: Why most sales pros are using LinkedIn completely wrong — and what to do instead The difference between text posts and video on LinkedIn — and when to use each How to monetize LinkedIn as a sales professional without becoming an influencer Why working in a daycare made Seth a dramatically better communicator in sales What “default to action” actually looks like when fear of failure is off the table Key Focus Areas: LinkedIn as an Inbound Tool – Why Seth connects with every prospect and the 10 people around them — then never pitches Text vs. Video Strategy – Text posts get reach, video drives real conversations and revenue The Einstein Rule – If you can’t explain what you sell to a five-year-old, you don’t know it well enough Monetizing LinkedIn – You don’t get paid for likes or connections — you get paid for selling stuff Default to Action – Stop waiting for the right time, the right tools, or someone else’s permission Seth’s Approach: B2B sales professional with a highly intentional, inbound-first LinkedIn strategy Posts at least one text post daily and two to three videos per week — consistently, not occasionally Connects with every prospect he calls on — plus the people sitting around them Believes fear of failure is the single biggest thing keeping sales pros from creating content Has “never fear failure” tattooed on him — and lives by it Perfect If You’re: A sales professional who knows LinkedIn matters but can’t figure out how to make it work Someone who keeps saying “I don’t have time” to create content — and knows that’s an excuse Building a personal brand on LinkedIn and confusing reach with revenue A communicator who over-explains and needs to learn how to distill complexity into clarity Ready to stop dipping your hands in 50 things and go deep on five Seth’s Philosophy: “You don’t get paid for connections or likes — you get paid for selling stuff.” “If you can’t explain it in language a five-year-old understands, you don’t know it well enough.” “Default to action — don’t wait for the right time.” “Never fear failure — that’s what keeps you from taking action.” “Show up consistently enough and provide enough value — at some point one of those messages is going to hit at the right time.” ABOUT SETH THOMPSON: B2B Sales Professional | LinkedIn Content Strategist | Helping sales teams ditch the feature dump, show up consistently online, and use LinkedIn as the inbound revenue tool it was always meant to be CONNECT WITH SETH: LinkedIn:   / seththompson   CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen  

What does Frodo Baggins have in common with your brand video? More than you’d think. Jason Ellinger — video producer, storyteller, and self-described quarantine dad — breaks down the seven elements of story that every successful Hollywood film follows and shows how they apply directly to the content you’re creating right now. Whether it’s a nonprofit fundraising video, a brand story, or a LinkedIn clip shot from your living room, Jason’s framework will change how you think about every piece of content you put out. What You’ll Learn: The seven elements of story that every successful Hollywood blockbuster — and great brand video — follows Why your business should never position itself as the hero — and what to be instead How to hook an audience in three seconds on social media before they scroll past Why outsourcing video editing freed Jason up and gave opportunities to aspiring creators worldwide How Jason accidentally built his client pipeline by leading with mission instead of a sales pitch Key Focus Areas: The 7 Elements of Story – Character, problem, guide, plan, call to action, tension, and resolution — and why the resolution always comes last Your Brand Is the Guide – Why positioning your business as the hero is the biggest storytelling mistake brands make Three Seconds to Hook – How platform behavior shapes how you need to open every piece of content Outsourcing as Opportunity – Why handing off video editing creates ROI beyond just getting your time back Inception Selling – How Jason gets agencies to hire him by telling his mission story — and letting them come to the idea themselves Jason’s Approach: Video producer and brand storyteller specializing in content with purpose — particularly for nonprofits and cause-driven brands Partner-led creative studio built on the intersection of technical production and narrative structure Believes your face is your brand — intentional about every visual element from the beard to the hat to on-camera presence Welcomes a quarantine baby and uses the forced slowdown as a lesson in what family time is actually worth Stumbled into a client acquisition strategy that works because it leads with mission, not a pitch Perfect If You’re: A content creator who knows how to make pretty pictures but hasn’t cracked the storytelling code yet A brand or nonprofit struggling to make videos that actually connect emotionally with audiences Someone considering outsourcing their content editing and wondering if it’s worth it A LinkedIn creator losing people in the first three seconds and not sure why Ready to stop making content about yourself and start making content that makes your audience the hero Jason’s Philosophy: “Your business is the guide in someone else’s journey to becoming a hero.” “There’s no resolution until the very end — keep the tension alive.” “On social you have three seconds — boom, get into a problem, let’s go.” “Your face is the brand.” “I tell my story and share our mission — and it works almost like inception.” ABOUT JASON ELLINGER: Video Producer | Brand Storyteller | Content Creator | Helping brands and nonprofits tell stories that make audiences the hero — using the same narrative structure as every great Hollywood film CONNECT WITH JASON: LinkedIn:   / mrbow1er   CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen 

What’s the difference between being broke and being poor — and why does that distinction change everything? Dominic Rufran, financial mindset coach and self-investment advocate, makes the case that your money problems aren’t really money problems at all. They’re mindset problems. In this energetic and surprisingly personal conversation, Dominic breaks down why you are your greatest asset, why charisma is a learnable skill (just ask The Rock), and why happiness — not retirement account balances — is the ROI we should all be chasing. What You’ll Learn: The critical difference between a broke mindset and a poor mindset — and why one leads forward Why you are your greatest asset — and what it means to actually invest in yourself that way How Parkinson’s Law explains why money disappears no matter how much you make Why charisma is a skill — not a personality trait — and how The Rock proves it The 30-year vs. 15-year mortgage math that might completely change how you think about debt Key Focus Areas: Broke vs. Poor – Being broke is temporary and growth-oriented — being poor is a fixed mindset that keeps you stuck You Are Your Greatest Asset – Why investing in yourself generates infinite returns versus sedentary accumulation in a stock Money Mindset as Thermostat – Why everyone has a financial temperature — and how to raise it slowly but deliberately Pay Yourself First – The one financial habit that transforms everything — before any other spending decision Happiness as ROI – Why living intentionally now matters as much as saving for a future you may not fully enjoy Dominic’s Approach: Financial mindset coach and entrepreneur who believes money problems are really mindset problems in disguise Teaches the distinction between broke (a temporary state with a growth path) and poor (a permanent identity) Believes charisma, confidence, and financial intelligence are all learnable skills — none of them are fixed traits Advocates for living intentionally in the present while building deliberately for the future Clear on what financial regret looks like at 80 — and committed to helping people avoid it Perfect If You’re: Stuck in a cycle of spending without a plan and not sure how to break it Someone who’s been told to save for retirement but suspects there’s a better framework for financial thinking A young professional trying to understand money, leverage, credit, and investment for the first time Ready to stop keeping up with the Joneses and start building a life around what actually matters to you Curious about what separates people who rebuild wealth quickly after losing it from those who can’t Dominic’s Philosophy: “Being broke is a mindset of growth — being poor is thinking your circumstances are permanent.” “You are your number one asset — treat it that way.” “Money is energy — and when you invest in yourself you get infinite returns.” “Happiness is the ROI we should be looking for.” “You’re going to regret all the things you didn’t do — not the things you did.” ABOUT DOMINIC RUFRAN: Financial Mindset Coach | Entrepreneur | Self-Investment Advocate | Helping people rewrite their relationship with money, raise their financial thermostat, and build a life they don’t need to retire from CONNECT WITH DOMINIC: LinkedIn:   / dominicrufran   CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen  

What do you do when you’re 17 months without a paycheck, burning through savings, and still showing up every day to network, help others, and keep the faith? Cary Noel did exactly that — and came out the other side with a new role at Verizon, a LinkedIn content series called Friday Footnotes, and a philosophy about giving that has never stopped guiding him. A military veteran, telecom executive, and connector at heart, Cary brings hard-won wisdom on career transitions, cybersecurity awareness, internal networking, and why helping one person every day might be the most powerful professional practice there is. What You’ll Learn: How Cary networked his way through 17 months of career transition — and kept supporting others doing the same The HOPE framework — Help One Person Every day — and why it’s a game-changing daily practice What cybersecurity risks your company may not be thinking about with a remote workforce How military discipline translates into corporate success — and where it falls short Why Friday Footnotes became Cary’s LinkedIn brand — and how tagging sources connected him to 300 new people Key Focus Areas: HOPE — Help One Person Every Day – A simple daily mantra that compounds into a powerful professional reputation Networking Through Transition – How to keep building relationships for others even when you need them most yourself Military to Corporate – What discipline and organizational skills from service give you — and what you still have to learn Cybersecurity in the Remote Work Era – The real risks hiding in home offices, smart devices, and borrowed desktops Friday Footnotes – How a broadcast journalism degree finally found its purpose through consistent LinkedIn content Cary’s Approach: Military veteran with broadcast journalism degree and deep telecom experience including Ericsson and Verizon Spent 17 months in career transition — networking fiercely, consulting, and staying accountable to others in the same boat Created Friday Footnotes — a weekly LinkedIn content series — after being challenged by a connection to show up consistently Believes internal networking and consensus-building is just as critical as external relationship development Person of faith and optimist who credits a supportive spouse and focus on physical health for carrying him through uncertainty Perfect If You’re: In a career transition right now and struggling to stay motivated, connected, and hopeful A professional who wants to build a consistent LinkedIn presence but doesn’t know where to start Someone coming out of the military and navigating the cultural shift into corporate environments A technology or business leader thinking about what remote work has exposed in your cybersecurity posture Anyone who needs a reminder that the door will open — and that helping others while you wait is the strategy Cary’s Philosophy: “HOPE — Help One Person Every Day.” “Having faith and keeping your optimism up — and focus on your health.” “The door was going to open at the appropriate time.” “You had to build consensus and network internally before you ever sold to the client.” “Without her I have no idea what — that partnership is so important.” ABOUT CARY NOEL: Telecom Executive | Military Veteran | LinkedIn Content Creator | Helping professionals navigate career transitions, build authentic networks, and show up consistently — one Friday Footnote at a time CONNECT WITH CARY: LinkedIn:   / carynoel1   CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen  

What does it take to go from athlete to entrepreneur to executive coach? Cornell Thomas built his career on one powerful idea: it’s cool if you get up the mountain, but who are you bringing with you? From coaching kids on the court to coaching CEOs in the boardroom, Cornell reveals why the most successful leaders lead horizontally — not vertically. What You’ll Learn: The transferable skills elite athletes bring to business leadership Why Michael Jordan didn’t win championships until he elevated his teammates How Cornell landed on Tony Robbins’ radar — starting with one positive quote on Facebook Why emotional intelligence is the missing ingredient at the executive level The difference between sacrifice and being a doormat Key Focus Areas: Sherpa Culture – It’s not about who reaches the top, it’s about who you bring with you Ubuntu Philosophy – The South African principle: “I am because we are” EQ Over Ego – Why corporate leaders are failing their teams without emotional intelligence The Totem Pole Reframe – Why great leaders think horizontally, not vertically Personal Branding Through Consistency – How daily quotes became a speaking career Cornell’s Approach: Former basketball player turned coach, speaker, and executive coach Founder of Crossroads Basketball — training youth athletes Executive coaching focused on team dynamics, culture, and emotional intelligence Story-based speaker who distills complex leadership lessons without the 9,000-slide deck Tony Robbins-endorsed thought leader in leadership and team building Perfect If You’re: A leader who wants to build a team that believes in the vision — not just follows orders An athlete transitioning into business and wondering how your skills translate A corporate professional frustrated by ego-driven, top-down leadership culture Someone building a personal brand from scratch with consistency as your only tool A CEO or executive ready to look left and right instead of down Cornell’s Philosophy: “It’s cool if you get up the mountain, but who are you bringing with you?” “I am because we are.” (Ubuntu) “The totem pole goes this way” — horizontally, not vertically “Nobody that works with me will ever beat me to the gym.” ABOUT CORNELL THOMAS: Former basketball player | Youth coach | Executive speaker & coach | Author | Helping leaders build teams through emotional intelligence, culture, and the Ubuntu mindset CONNECT WITH CORNELL: LinkedIn:   / cornell-thomas-36689340   CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen