Graewolves

There are 2 ways to build a brand that actually drives revenue:

1. Spend years with agencies that deliver pretty designs but zero business impact.
2. Get a research-driven system that produces measurable results within 3-4 months.

Our Graewolves clients feel the difference:

→ CLIENT 1: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COACHING FIRM

CHALLENGES:
1. Positioned as generic leadership coaching among hundreds of competitors
2. 6-month sales cycles with prospects who couldn't see the *real* value
3. Price negotiations undermined their expertise

WHAT WE DID:
1. Crystal-clear positioning - made them the obvious choice
2. Applied loss aversion principles to show business ROI
3. Social proof strategy featuring their greatest client transformations

RESULTS:
- Sales cycles dropped from 6 months to 3 weeks
- Premium packages increased from 12% to 38%
- Secured enterprise partnership

→ CLIENT 2: MARKETING AGENCY

CHALLENGES:
- Indistinguishable from 20,000+ other marketing agencies
- Leads didn't value Creative work
- 45% client churn

WHAT WE DID:
- Established clear USP vs their competitors
- Rewrote website copy from A to Z - focusing on buyer psychology
- Redesigned client onboarding using decision science principles

RESULTS:
- Retention increased 18%
- Project value increased 112%
- 20+ company waiting list

→ CLIENT 3: MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 

CHALLENGES:
- High no-show rates for first appointments
- Complex website + intake process deterring new patients
- Generic "therapy messaging" in crowded market

WHAT WE DID:
- Made showing up feel like the natural next step
- Simplified intake process
- Created specialty-focused messaging for each therapist

RESULTS:
- No-show rates decreased by 2x
- Patient satisfaction increased (finding the right therapist instantly)
- 8/10 therapists fully booked 

We've helped 80+ businesses get 300-800% ROI within one year using our science-backed strategies.

If you want to be the next one, DM me, and I'll get back with next steps. 🙏


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Why You Should Work With Graewolves

I co-founded Graewolves to solve one problem: how can businesses apply behavioral science without getting lost in theory? We blend research-backed insights with practical execution, helping everyone from scrappy startups to established universities create strategies that deliver real returns—up to 7x ROI on marketing investments. 

𝟬𝟭/ 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
- Created our proprietary 3-Axis Brand Framework (based on hundreds of hours of research!) that makes complex brand & positioning simple and repeatable
- Built quarterly planning rituals that have fueled our 55%+ year-over-year growth
- Carved out a unique market space between boutique branding shops and stuffy consultancies

𝟬𝟮/ 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁:
- Designed proposal systems that win 35%+ of pitches
- Found smart ways to expand initial projects by 20%-150% by delivering ROI and spotting new untapped opportunities for our clients
- Built partnerships with complementary experts and agencies to solve bigger problems for our clients

𝟬𝟯/ 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽:
- Set up project systems that maintain healthy 60%+ profit margins while delivering exceptional, tailored work to clients
- Cut administrative busywork, freeing our team to focus on what matters
- Created simple financial forecasting that helps us make smarter resource decisions and business investments 

My job isn't just about big ideas—it's about making them happen. I balance blue-sky thinking with practical execution, helping position Graewolves as the partner clients call when they need real transformation, not just a fresh coat of paint on the same old problems. 

Striving for big impact, by solving big puzzles. 🧩🧩

Co-Founder & Head of Strategy

I turn complex psychology into simple strategies that change how people act. While others guess what drives decisions, I dig into the actual behavioral patterns that explain why customers buy, employees engage, and leaders choose one path over another. I provide our clients with a scientific advantage over their competitors 🥼🧠 📚

𝟬𝟭/ 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀:
- Leverage my 5+ years of interview training to conduct in-depth research (interviews, focus groups, social media analysis) that reveals what really drives decisions in each client's market
- Map customer journeys to find exactly where people get stuck or confused
- Develop practical methods to uncover the real motivations people won't admit in surveys - so we can utilize these in our branding and marketing

𝟬𝟮/ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀:
- Redesigned a healthcare clinic's booking experience, boosting patient appointments by 27%
- Created pricing frameworks for a SaaS client that made premium plans more attractive, increasing upgrades by 24% within a few weeks
- Developed social proof elements for an education platform that helped lift subscription rates by 33%

𝟬𝟯/ 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
- Set up simple tests to verify our buyer behaviors before full rollout
- Establish clear success metrics so clients see concrete results, not just theory
- Built prediction models that accurately forecast customer actions and behaviors base on existing data and evidence

I don't just explain why people do what they do—I create practical ways to influence those behaviors. My approach bridges the gap between academic knowledge and business results, giving our clients strategies that don't just sound smart (although they always do!) but actually work in the real world.

Behavioral Scientist

I guide our client projects from initial idea to successful launch. My focus: making sure our creative work isn't just beautiful but delivers real business results that clients can measure and celebrate. 📈📊

𝟬𝟭/ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
- Achieved 70% client retention via transparent communication and anticipating clients' needs before they arise
- Turned difficult situations into opportunities to build deeper trust and long-term partnership
- Found smart ways to grow accounts by 25%+ by continually finding new ways to add value

𝟬𝟮/ 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀
- Juggle 8+ client projects with combined budgets over $150K, keeping everything moving forward and my team motivated and staying focused on their tasks
- Maintain a 95% on-time, on-budget track record that clients can count on
- Created simple risk management tools that catch and solve 80% of potential problems before they happen

𝟬𝟯/ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
- Lead workshops that help clients discover what truly sets them apart in crowded markets
- Develop brand strategies that justify premium pricing and create market recognition
- Build clear roadmaps that turn abstract brand concepts into concrete business actions

My approach combines strategic thinking with relentless attention to execution details. I ensure that our work doesn't just make clients feel good in presentation meetings but actually transforms how their customers see and value them in the marketplace. 

The results? Our clients' businesses experience: decreased CAC, increased CLTV, shorter sales cycles, more revenue, and simpler scaling. 💶 💵 💷

Project Leader & Brand Strategist

I craft content that positions our clients as the go-to experts in their fields. I don't just write—I create strategic assets that move people from casual interest to serious consideration to enthusiastic conversion. After all, it's a lot easier to sell (and serve) eager prospects 😉 

𝟬𝟭/ 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀:
- Design content plans that cover every platform and every stage of the customer journey
- Create editorial calendars that balance educational, inspirational, and promotional content
- Build measurement frameworks that connect content performance to actual business results

𝟬𝟮/ 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁:
- Write blog posts that generate up to 3x more engagement than industry standards
- Create email sequences with open rates 12% higher than what most businesses see
- Develop detailed white papers and reports that bring in 400+ qualified leads each time we publish

𝟬𝟯/ 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
- Built a LinkedIn strategy that took us from zero to 15,000+ followers in 12 months without paid ads
- Maintain engagement rates of 15% (comments : impressions)—3x what most brands achieve
- Customize content for each platform's unique audience expectations and algorithm requirements

I approach content creation as both an art and a science. Every piece my team and I create has strategic intent behind it—designed to build authority, establish trust, and guide audiences toward specific actions that align with our clients' business objectives.

Content Creator

At Graewolves, I've built our business development engine from scratch, creating a systematic approach to finding, nurturing, and converting high-quality leads into lasting client relationships. 

𝟬𝟭- 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
- Create dual-channel strategy combining targeted outbound campaigns (using Sales Navigator, Clay, Lemlist) with inbound marketing materials (whitepapers, audit templates, lead magnets)
- Design qualifying application form that improved lead quality by 40%, focusing our energy on best-fit prospects
- Write weekly newsletter with strategic CTAs that converts subscribers to discovery calls
- Specialize in LinkedIn-focused content strategy that outperforms our industry benchmarks

𝟬𝟮- 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀:
- Develop 2-call discovery framework that identifies client bottlenecks and qualifies opportunity fit
- Create modular proposal system with customizable sections, per prospect needs and pain points
- Implement brand audit method that pinpoints hidden growth opportunities missed by competitors
- Build pricing architecture that positions our value relative to expected ROI, improving close rates

𝟬𝟯- 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
- Implement systematic follow-up sequences that nurture prospects through buying journey
- Develop tiered engagement model that creates natural upsell opportunities through project phases
- Create referral system that generates 20%+ of new business from satisfied clients
- Build competitive positioning strategy that carves out our unique value in crowded agency landscapes

My approach balances art and science—combining data-driven targeting with relationship-focused conversion strategies that transform cold prospects into loyal clients and advocates. 📊 x 🧪 x 🤝

Sales And Marketing Lead

I oversee the visual and verbal expression of our clients' brands. My job is ensuring everything we create—from logos to websites to ad campaigns—works together to tell a consistent story that connects emotionally while driving strategic business outcomes & results. ✍️ 🎨 💻

𝟬𝟭/ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀:
- Directed visual identity development for 40+ brands with 83% initial positive audience feedback
- Guide our design teams in translating abstract brand concepts into cohesive visual systems
- Create brand identity frameworks that boost brand recognition by 45% in controlled market testing

𝟬𝟮/ 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿:
- Develop unique brand personalities and voices for 40+ companies, boosting message recall and brand recognition
- Transform technical features into benefit stories that cut sales cycles by an average of 36% (and as high as 3x faster)
- Build messaging hierarchies that align what companies want to say with what customers need to hear

𝟬𝟯/ 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀:
- Implemented briefing templates that get first-round creative approved 58% more often
- Developed quality checks that ensure all creative work serves strategic objectives
- Created collaborative review approaches that maintain quality without endless revision cycles

I see my role as balancing creative excellence with business results. By maintaining high standards while keeping our work strategically focused, I ensure every visual and verbal element we create drives both emotional connection and practical outcomes for our clients.

Creative Director, Art & Copy

McGill University

At McGill, I lead research initiatives applying behavioral science methodologies to real-world challenges, developing frameworks that bridge theory and practical implementation. My work focuses on translating complex findings into actionable insights for healthcare, education, and policy stakeholders.

𝟬𝟭- 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
- Manage multi-disciplinary research teams of 5-8 members, establishing clear roles, timelines, and accountability structures
- Applied for $500K+ in research funding through SSHRC and NIH grants by developing compelling research proposals
- Designed and implemented randomized controlled trials testing intervention efficacy across educational and healthcare contexts
- Rescued stalled inter-university collaboration by implementing structured decision framework and clear communication protocols

𝟬𝟮- 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
- Developed cognitive load optimization framework for health information presentation, improving comprehension by 32%
- Created social influence intervention for educational settings, increasing student engagement by 28% and workshop enrollment by up to 300%
- Designed choice architecture system for healthcare decision-making, improving patient satisfaction scores by 21%

𝟬𝟯- 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
- Transformed complex research findings into accessible frameworks for non-technical stakeholders
- Presented to executive audiences including hospital administrators and university leadership
- Delivered TEDx Talk viewed by 1,000+ people

My research at McGill bridges scientific rigor with practical application, ensuring that behavioral science insights create meaningful impact beyond the academic context.

PHD Candidate

•	(2022 and 2023) EDKP 495: Scientific Principles of Training with Dr. Dennis Jensen
•	(2021, 2022, and 2023) EDKP 443: Research Methods with Dr. Lindsay Duncan 
•	Assist students with the research and design of their term projects. 
•	Lead tutorials for 10-20 students regarding efficient search techniques in scientific journals, performing literature reviews, and synthesizing research.
•	Mark and grade quizzes, short answer questions, and essays.
•	Communicate with students, fellow TAs, and professors.

Teaching Assistant

Workshops I have facilitated: 
•	From Surviving to Thriving: Resilience in Grad School
•	Presentation Skills 
•	Accessibility and Disability 101 
•	Applying Universal Design for Learning to Academia
•	Gender 101
•	Skills for Time Management (for undergrads)
•	Exams: Preparing for Success
•	Strategies for Academic Success
•	Strategies for Multi-Choice Question Exams 
•	3-Minute Thesis: Info Session
•	3-Minute Thesis: Training Session 
•	3-Minute Thesis: Practice Session 
•	3-Minute Thesis: Heats
•	Leadership 1: Foundations of Leadership
•	Leadership 2: Navigating Emotional Intelligence 
•	Leadership 3: Leading Teams for Success
•	Leadership 5: Managing People’s Performance 
•	Leadership 6: Solving Problems 
•	Leadership 7: Professional Negotiation 


Workshops I have developed and delivered: 
•	Skills for Time Management as a Graduate Student
•	Presentation Skills for Academic Conferences

Graduate Student Assistant

Beyond Measure Strength

I built a coaching practice focused on evidence-based strength training and performance psychology. Working with strength athletes at every level, I developed a holistic approach to address the complete performance equation—from biomechanics and nutrition to mental resilience and competition strategy.

𝟬𝟭- 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
- Designed personalized 12-week to year-long training cycles for 100+ athletes, resulting in 85% achieving personal records
- Conducted detailed technique analysis using video assessment and biomechanical principles, reducing injury rates by 40%
- Created nutrition and recovery protocols tailored to individual metabolic needs and competition schedules
- Delivered 500+ hours of live coaching sessions, transforming technical weaknesses into competitive advantages

𝟬𝟮- 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆:
- Implemented psychological techniques that helped athletes overcome performance plateaus and competition anxiety
- Developed goal-setting frameworks that converted long-term ambitions into daily/weekly actionable behaviors
- Created strategies for managing setbacks that kept athletes motivated through injuries
- Provided real-time competition coaching, helping athletes make critical adjustments under pressure

𝟬𝟯- 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
- Built coaching practice from ground up through word-of-mouth referrals and documented results
- Maintained daily communication with athletes, creating accountability systems that improved adherence by 70%
- Developed progress tracking methods that visualized improvements beyond simple strength metrics

As the Founder of Beyond Measure Strength, I learned that performance isn't just about physical capability—it's about aligning psychology, strategy, and execution. These principles of performance optimization now inform how I approach every client challenge and team leadership opportunity.

Founder and Head Coach 

University of Toronto

At the University of Toronto, I developed expertise in translating complex scientific concepts into accessible frameworks for diverse audiences. My work focused on improving research communication effectiveness and developing evidence-based training methodologies.

𝟬𝟭- 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
- Created and led science communication program that trained 300+ researchers in effective presentation techniques
- Designed evaluation framework that improved participants' communication effectiveness scores by 45%
- Facilitated 10+ workshops on research methodology and evidence-based communication strategies

𝟬𝟮- 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
- Conducted research on cognitive biases in information processing across different presentation formats
- Applied behavioral insights to improve message retention and comprehension in educational settings
- Developed framework for measuring communication effectiveness based on audience understanding

𝟬𝟯- 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
- Led cross-departmental initiatives to improve research communication across the university
- Mentored junior researchers in developing effective communication and presentation skills
- Collaborated with faculty members to incorporate communication training into graduate programs

My work at the University of Toronto focused on bridging the gap between complex research and practical understanding, ensuring scientific insights could be effectively communicated to create real-world impact.

Researcher & MSc Candidate 

Kinesiology Instructor

Canadian Sport Institute Pacific

At Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, I applied behavioral science principles to optimize elite athlete performance through evidence-based interventions. Working with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, I developed decision-making frameworks and performance enhancement strategies.

𝟬𝟭- 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵:
- Led performance optimization initiatives for 50+ Olympic and Paralympic athletes
- Designed research protocols identifying behavioral factors affecting athletic performance
- Implemented decision-making frameworks that improved athlete performance under pressure by 22%
- Integrated wearable technology data into behavioral intervention design, improving adoption rates by 35%

𝟬𝟮- 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
- Developed focus management system based on attentional control principles, improving performance consistency by 28%
- Created decision fatigue intervention for competition settings, enhancing critical decision-making by 31%
- Designed stress management protocol applying cognitive reappraisal techniques, reducing performance anxiety by 25%

𝟬𝟯- 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between sport scientists, coaches, and medical staff
- Translated complex research findings into practical training protocols for athletes and coaches
- Developed frameworks for continuous improvement based on performance feedback and data analysis

My work at CSI Pacific demonstrated how behavioral science principles can transform high-stakes performance environments, creating measurable improvements through evidence-based interventions.

Olympic Coach, High-Performance Consultant & Research Assistant

Science x Branding x Differentiation = [LOADING... come back tomorrow]

👋 👋 Hello!

You're on my profile, so here's a bit about me 👇👇

What I do is simple: 

I help businesses make smarter decisions by understanding how people *actually* behave—not how we *wish* they would.

This might surprise you: 

Most branding agencies build beautiful art projects with your money. They celebrate Instagram likes while your sales stay flat. They spend weeks debating colors instead of focusing on what makes you special in the market. They take your key business & brand foundations and bury them beneath "vibes." They sacrifice data, research, and consumer psychology in favor of "what feels right." It's a total sh*tshow.

As co-founder of Graewolves, I created something different. We specialize in research-backed branding and marketing. We help businesses stand out and make more money through a simple 3-step process:

1️⃣ We find your unique sweet spot where competitors can't follow you (your "Category of One")
2️⃣ We discover exactly where your potential customers get stuck or hesitant when trying to buy
3️⃣ We fix those sticking points through branding, marketing, and behavioral science (the psychology behind how people actually make decisions)

What happens next? 

Our clients see up to 800% ROI within 12 months. Not because we made their logo prettier, but because we made their business work better. Through scientific thinking + principles, applied to business. 

Think about it: 

When was the last time a branding agency showed you the clear connection between their work and your actual revenue? That's exactly what we do. No smoke and mirrors—just results you can measure. 

A clear upward trend for your business 📈

My background brings together PhD-level research with real-world experience leading 100+ B2B transformations for high-ticket coaches, consultancies and agencies. Fun fact: I’ve also been a Nationally-ranked powerlifter and trained 50+ Olympic athletes (a dozen Olympic medalists!) to perform at their best. This unique blend of business, research, art, science and ambition… is what fuels all my work. 

Yes, our approach costs more than typical branding—not because we're "premium" (honestly, that word means nothing anymore), but because we do the deep research work that every other agency skips.

✅ We’ve (re)built 100+ brands & businesses.
✅ Increased their revenue up to 3x. 
✅ Gained up to 7x higher ROI on every marketing dollar they spend. 

We only work with a handful of new clients each quarter.

Want your branding & marketing to bring you clients 24/7/365? 

Let's talk.

Jason Dellatolla, PhD(c)

WE'RE HIRING!! – Position: Project Manager

LinkedIn friends, can you help us out? ☺️

We need someone whose idea of a good time is turning a chaotic Slack thread into a colour-coded project timeline with dependencies mapped. If that sentence made your eyes gleam and your lips grin, keep reading.

-- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁: --

- 2-5+ years PM/ops experience (agency/startup preferred)
- Full-time (40 hrs/week, remote)
- Located in the Americas or Europe (Canada preferred)
- Starting at $4000 CAD FTE 
- 3-month contract → potential for permanent and salary increase

Your mission: make sure up to 12 active client projects ship on time without Founders having to micromanage timelines, chase deliverables, or untangle chaos.

-- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴(𝗲𝗿) 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁: --

Graewolves is growing faster than our current setup can handle. We're doing the strategy and client work. But we're also tracking deadlines, extracting action items from meeting notes, coordinating handoffs between teams, and making sure nothing slips.

That's what we're hiring you to own.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴:

+ Keep every project on track
+ Extract tasks from transcripts, route them with full context
+ Update Motion (our PM tool) daily
+ Flag bottlenecks 48 hours before they become fires
+ Coordinate research → strategy → creative → delivery handoffs
+ Monitor team capacity and flag overload before it hits
+ Create SOPs for onboarding, status updates, team handoffs
+ Document workflows for future new hires
+ Identify patterns in bottlenecks and systematize solutions
+ Weekly status reports (proactive, not reactive)
+ Handle scope changes with timeline impact analysis

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗳:

- You need hand-holding or constant direction
- Documentation feels like punishment instead of satisfying infrastructure work
- You wait for problems to surface instead of anticipating them

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁:

- Direct work with founders (no bureaucratic layers)
- Autonomy to own your work and shape our systems 
- Remote flexibility across the Americas and/or Europe
- Clear success metrics for your first 90 days
- Potential permanent role after 3-month contract
- Work with (very) smart, demanding clients on profitable projects

You'll be working with myself and Milanie Grae. She tells me I'm direct AF, but I've also got a wicked sense of humour. We're both nerds that get sh*t done. 

If you've worked in an agency before, and you want to continue to learn, grow, and also laugh every day along the way — we'd love to read your application to join Graewolves. 

_______________________________

If you're interested you can apply directly here: https://lnkd.in/eajdUBWV

If this isn't you, but you know a PM who'd crush this, tag them below.
💰 If we hire your referral, we'll send you USD $1,000. 💰

We're growing our pack. 
#LikeAWolf 🐺

Eliminating “I’ll get back to you” for high-ticket coaches, consulting firms & B2B agencies | Research-backed branding & marketing | 10+ years psychology | 100+ B2B transformations | $50K-$100K client trust funnels

Three years ago, I was driving door-to-door dropping off resumes, met mostly with silence. I know exactly how heavy and isolating that feels.

That’s why we reviewed all 250+ applications for our Project Manager role with the attention they deserved. I read every application myself.

We are finalizing our shortlist today. 

If you have been selected, you will receive an email invite tonight, with interviews running Friday through early next week.

If you hear from me tonight, it’s good news. ☺️

Many entrepreneurs think success means fewer problems.

Here's why that mindset is backwards:

Problems aren't a bug. They're a feature.

Your business is basically a problem-generating machine:

+ Marketing problems. 
+ Operations problems. 
+ Communication problems. 
+ Financial problems.
+ People problems.

When one goes away, another one appears. 

The entrepreneurs who understand and accept this reality scale faster.

The ones who don't burn out fighting the same problems forever.

➡️ Your attention/focus is your most valuable asset. 

Don't waste it wishing problems would disappear. 
Invest it solving the problems that move you forward.


_____________________

What's the most expensive problem you're avoiding right now?

That's probably where your next business breakthrough is hiding.

#LikeAWolf 🐺

All the branding advice on LinkedIn is for B2C. And it falls apart when applied to B2B. (Where the real money is.) 

I wish I could exclusively build brands around emotional storytelling and lifestyle aspirations. Around nostalgic memories and the color of love. 

But I help coaches & consultants sell $25K-$50K contracts to VPs and executives who need trusted vendors and ROI projections, not inspiration.

The famous brand strategists love to say:

- "Build an emotional connection"
- "Create a lifestyle brand"
- "Make them feel something"

That advice works beautifully for sneakers, chocolates, and skincare.
But it fails miserably for B2B consulting services.

Here's what actually matters in B2B branding: 👇

Not: "What feeling does your brand evoke?"
But: "What specific problem do you solve and for whom?"

Not: "What's your brand personality?"
But: "What credibility signals prove you can deliver at the highest level?"

⚠️ B2C branding is about desire. 
✅ B2B branding is about trust.

Different psychology → Different strategy → Different execution.

The B2B buying process:

1. Multiple stakeholders evaluate ROI and risk.
2. Committees review proposals for weeks/months.
3. Decisions get made on projections, not emotions.

Your "authentic personal story" is hot garbage if you can't clearly articulate what you do and why you're the smartest, safest choice for the SPECIFIC problem your prospect is trying to resolve. 

This is why coaches and consultants struggle.

They follow B2C branding advice, build beautiful "personal brands," then wonder why C-suite buyers don't respond.

We help coaches and consultants sell B2B because that's where the lion's share of the money is. 

But it requires different branding than what's trending on LinkedIn.

_____________________

Are you building a B2C brand to sell B2B services?

That mismatch might explain your conversion problem.

#LikeAWolf 🐺

Don't confuse sh*t human writing for the death of human writing


And don't confuse sh*t AI writing as an excuse to not get better at developing your skillset for AI writing.

The world is changing. On both sides. 

Keep up.

#LikeAWolf 🐺

Technical founders and executives trust process rigour, not charisma. 

Your "amazing" personality will not compensate for an unclear/weak offer. 

And this is especially true for high-ticket coaches and consultants. 

So, before you start pitching to every Tom, D!ck, and Harry...
Spend a few weeks tidying up your offer, pricing, and value proposition. 

You'll see a lot more success that way. 

#LikeAWolf 🐺 


P.S. Very few exceptions apply.

When your website analytics show visitors leaving after 12 seconds, you have two choices:

1/ Reject the data: 
"Our website is fine. People just don't understand quality."

2/ Embrace the data: 
"Our messaging isn't connecting. Let's test why."

When the data reveals your business & brand are confusing, you can either defend your approach. Or you can improve it.

Similarly... 

When competitor analysis shows they're winning deals with different strategies, you can dismiss them as lucky or study what they're doing right.

Ultimately, the businesses that adapt quicker don't always have better intuition. They have better acceptance of uncomfortable truths. 

➡️ Business growth often lives on the other side of comfort.

#LikeAWolf  


_______________________

Graewolves is a full-service branding and marketing studio, working exclusively with high-ticket coaches, consultants, and B2B agencies. 

We take a research-backed approach to all that we do.

Are you looking for a digital marketing expert who can help you achieve your business goals? Look no further. As a skilled marketer with expertise in social media, Facebook and Google Ads, and video editing, I have a proven track record of delivering results for my clients.

With my social media campaigns, I have increased engagement, followers, and website traffic for numerous clients. My Facebook and Google Ads campaigns have also generated impressive results.

Additionally, my video editing skills have enabled me to create engaging and effective content that resonates with audiences and drives conversions. 

Now, let's talk about how I can help you achieve your digital marketing goals. Whether you're looking to increase brand awareness, drive conversions, or improve your overall digital presence, I am here to help. Let's connect and discuss how we can work together to take your brand to the next level.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your business. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and let's get started.

Sheza Yazdani

Helping CEOs and Founders Grow and Monetize Their Personal Brands on LinkedIn | $100K+ Results from intentional LinkedIn Growth Strategies | Personal Branding Strategist | CEO Focus Solutions

$1M+ organic reach. 13K+ followers. 200+ leaders positioned for influence. 

That’s what strategic authority-building looks like, and that’s what I build.

You’ve got the credibility. The track record. The offer.

But your audience still doesn’t get why you’re the one. 

That’s not on them, it’s on your positioning.

Closing that gap (between how good you are and how clearly the market sees it) is exactly what I do.

I help CEOs, founders, and coaches go from “posting online” to becoming the voice of their industry.

As CEO of Focus Solutions, I build authority systems that do 3 things exceptionally well:

1. Craft a strategic narrative that separates you from the noise
2. Position you so your audience wants to engage
3. Architect content that pulls in clients, media, and opportunities

Not tactics. Not hacks.

A real, repeatable system designed to make your name the one people remember.

The results speak for themselves:

- Took a coach from overlooked to a $100K closed deal after a single high-authority post (1M+ views)

- Grew my own presence to 10K+ followers in under 12 months without paid traffic

- Helped 20+ founders, coaches, and service providers build positioning systems that attract, convert, and compound

- Enabled clients to consistently generate qualified inbound leads without cold outreach or algorithm chasing.

If you're:

A coach who’s brilliant but overlooked

A founder tired of posting with no traction

A CEO who knows your voice needs to lead the market, not follow it…

Then your next move isn't more content. 

It’s clarifying who you are, what you stand for, and why your market should care.

If you’re ready to become a thought leader of your industry, book a call via my Featured section and let’s discuss your strategy.

Let’s make LinkedIn your most profitable asset and the proof of the authority you already are.

DM me or book a call

https://calendly.com/sheza-yazdani/new-meeting

Most CEOs think personal branding requires volume.

This newsletter digs into a problem most founders never say out loud which is:

The more the world pushes you to “show up,” the less space you have to think.

It connects Josef Pieper’s old warning about the loss of silence to today’s reality, where CEOs are expected to post daily, be vulnerable on cue, narrate every move, and keep up with a content machine that drains more than it delivers.

Instead of telling leaders to do more, it argues for the opposite:

A brand built from clarity, not performance.

Partnering with CEOs Founders and Coaches to Build Industry Thought Leaders through Strategic Narrative Positioning and Content Architecture | CEO at Focus Solutions

View newsletter: The Positioning Playbook

In 1985, philosopher Josef Pieper wrote Leisure: The Basis of Culture, where he warned of a world where work becomes so consuming, it eats the very si

Open article: The founder’s paradox: Everyone sees your business, but no one sees you. by Sheza Yazdani • 3 min read

The founder’s paradox: Everyone sees your business, but no one sees you.

Everyone keeps saying “just be clear.”

But clarity is not the reason people remember you.

Clarity is why they understand you.

What makes them remember you is coherence.

A pattern. A worldview. A presence they can feel.

If your content is clear but still invisible, it’s probably not a messaging problem.

It’s a depth problem.

Here’s what to build instead (and why your brain is wired to forget the rest):👇

If your content is clear but still forgettable, this is for you. There’s a moment where every founder realizes that people understand what they do… an

Open article: Clarity is a trap. Here’s what to build instead. by Sheza Yazdani • 2 min read

Clarity is a trap. Here’s what to build instead.

“Visibility doesn’t just attract attention. It earns recognition.”

And today, I’m honored to share something special:

I have been featured in Titanium Magazine’s Top 50 Global Inspirational Women to Look Out for in 2026. 

From building a business while raising three kids.

To help over 80+ CEOs, founders, and experts build personal brands that create demand before the first call.

To lead Focus Solutions as CEO.

This recognition isn’t just about me.

It’s about what happens when women own their story and show up every single day even with all the odds stacked against them.

Over the past 3 years, I’ve:

→ Built systems that convert content into high-value clients
→ Helped 50+ experts turn dead profiles into trusted personal brands
→ Challenged the noise of vanity metrics by building brands that actually drive business ROI

Being recognized alongside change makers like Dianah kamande, Heba Othman, Sally Hammoud, and Dr. Pavani Kadiyala reminds me:

There is power in being intentional.

There is power in building a legacy that leads.

And I’ll keep showing up for the voices that haven’t been heard yet and the leaders ready to rise with clarity and credibility.

P.S. A Special thanks to the The Prodigy and Love Charmaine Uychoco for the recognition.
#TheProdigyOfficial #TitaniumMagazine #Top50 #Trailblazers #WomenOfPurpose #Thailand2026

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Thank you New In Asia, for the feature!

I wrote this for founders doing meaningful work but still fighting for attention.

When I started Focus Solutions, I wasn’t sure what would resonate.

I just knew one thing:

Founders deserve messaging that does justice to the value they deliver.

Because it’s frustrating to do exceptional work and still be overlooked.

It’s exhausting to show up with heart and still feel like you’re shouting into the void.

The truth I’ve learned?

Content isn’t about more posts, better visuals, or perfect hacks.

It’s about earning the belief that leads to action. You can read the complete feature here:

To read the complete feature see the link in the comments ⬇️

If people need to pull up your profile to describe what you do, your brand isn’t sticky.

Your positioning should live in their mind, not your headline.

And yet, I see profiles every week with lines like:

“Transformational coach for high performers.”

What does that even mean?

Here’s the test:

Can your dream client explain your value in 3 seconds without looking you up?

If not, your positioning won’t get you clients. Or referrals.

Sticky positioning does 3 things:

It’s emotionally precise (“burned-out founder” > “ambitious professional”)

It’s visually concrete (“build a business that doesn’t burn you out”)

It’s memorable (triggers a mental shortcut like “She’s the one who helps…”)

I help clients craft lines that stick.

So they become the first name their clients think of when a problem hits.

📌 If your positioning isn’t working while you sleep, it’s not working at all.

DM me “STICKY” and let’s fix your positioning today.

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Everyone’s bragging about their new AI tools. But let’s be honest.

AI didn’t make you sound smarter.

It just exposed that you never had a voice to begin with.

Here’s what I’ve seen after working with 50+ founders and CEOs on their LinkedIn strategy:

AI can write.

But it can’t position.

It can’t pull from your lived experience, your client results, your real tone of voice.

That’s why some posts get 100 likes and zero leads.

Because they’re structured well but say nothing new.

The truth?

→ The most powerful content doesn’t come from a tool.

It comes from knowing what only you can say.

Here’s how I help clients stand out in an AI-cluttered feed:

✅ We don’t start with “write this post.”

We start with: What are you the go-to for?

What stories earned you trust offline?

What proof do your clients rave about?

Then (and only then) do we let AI assist.

As a second brain.

Because content that converts isn't generated.

It’s distilled from your authority.

And if you can’t hear yourself in your own post.

Neither can your next client.

Want to use AI without sounding like ChatGPT?

DM me “VOICE” and I’ll help you build a brand that sounds like you, on your best day.

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People do not buy talent

They buy certainty that you are right for them

Trust is built through proof not promises

Random testimonials are noise without a system

Real authority comes from repeated visible patterns

Your brand is trusted when your results feel predictable

Read the full article to build your Proof Ecosystem and turn trust into demand

When people don’t buy from you, it’s rarely because you’re not good. It’s because they’re not sure if you’re good for them. That’s the difference betw

Open article: What if people trusted you without needing to be convinced? by Sheza Yazdani • 4 min read

What if people trusted you without needing to be convinced?

The biggest myth in personal branding?

That confidence equals self-promotion.

I have spent the last 12 months helping 50+ CEOs, founders, and coaches who hated the idea of “selling themselves.”
 
Yet, they built authority without a single humble-brag.

They didn’t want to sound salesy.

They didn’t want to boast.

They didn’t want to look desperate.

But here’s what we did instead:

- We positioned them clearly.
- We showcased what made them different, not just better.
- We told real stories of transformation.
- We gave their brilliance the visibility it deserves.

Because leadership today is not just about doing great work.

It’s about making your work undeniably visible without feeling fake.

You don’t need to say “I’m the best.”

You say:
“I help founders scale through storytelling that converts.”
“I guide teams by building cultures that retain talent.”
“I specialize in sales that feel like trust, not pressure.”

That’s not salesy. That’s specific.

And specificity builds trust faster than buzzwords ever could.

LinkedIn’s 2025 algorithm now favors expert led content posts where the voice of experience beats the voice of noise.

That means authority wins over virality.

So no, personal branding isn’t bragging.

It’s making it easy for the right people to say:

“You’re exactly who I’ve been looking for.”

If you want to promote your value without feeling like a walking pitch deck,
comment AUTHENTIC. I’ll share the exact positioning framework we use to make experts magnetic (without selling out).

“A confident professional standing in front of a blurred audience, symbolizing authentic visibility and leadership. Represents the idea of building authority through clarity, credibility, and connection — not self-promotion.”

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Mix broad + specific + branded tags. Keep it to 5–7 total (LinkedIn’s sweet spot).

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Most personal brands are stuck in what I call the “Timeless Bubble.”

They craft an evergreen pitch.

One message.

One line.

One promise.

But the market doesn’t live in a bubble.

Your buyer’s context changes weekly.

→ The startup founder in June? Wants visibility before their Series A.
→ The same founder in September? Needs to hire. Their content should attract talent.
→ In Q1? They want deal flow. Your message better reflect that shift.

If your positioning doesn’t evolve with your audience’s environment, it becomes noise.

So instead of trying to be “the only,”

Be “the only one who gets it right now.”

That’s what I help my clients do.

→ We map your ICP’s decision cycles
→ Identify seasonal urgency (fundraising, hiring, launching, market fear)
→ And position your voice as the most relevant solution for the moment they’re in

That’s what creates magnetic pull.

Not just clarity.
Not just consistency.
But timing.

Most ghostwriters write posts

I build positioning calendars.

So every single post does two things:

✅ Matches your offer to their mental state
✅ Reflects what your audience is silently Googling at 11 PM

If you feel your message is “clear” but still not converting…

You don’t have a clarity problem.

You have a context problem.

And context is where positioning really lives.

P.S. Want to see how I time my clients’ content to their buyers’ decisions? DM me “CONTEXT”, I’ll send you a sample positioning calendar breakdown.

“Text-based graphic explaining why content without context fails. Highlights how founders’ priorities shift across the year, why positioning must evolve with buyer environments, and how mapping decision cycles creates more relevant, higher-converting content.”

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Big audiences don’t build category leaders. Clear language does.

Most experts compete by saying: “I’m the best at what I do.”

Category designers flip the script.

They say: “I’m the only one who sees it this way.”

That’s the difference between being a “leadership coach” vs. being the creator of “anti-burnout leadership.”

One competes. The other commands.

Want to design your own category?

Here’s how:

1. Find your enemy.

What’s the outdated belief your market still clings to? Name it.

(Ex: “More visibility = more leads” is a belief I challenge.)

2. Reframe the game.

What do your best clients need to believe before they buy from you?

(Ex: “LinkedIn isn’t content. It’s a dealflow engine.”)

3. Name your lens.

Give your POV a name. Make it yours. That’s your intellectual property moat.

(Ex: My Brand DNA Method, because most content misses the source code.)

You don’t need more reach. You need language people repeat.

Comment “CATEGORY” below and I’ll send you my Category Clarity Template.

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After auditing 100+ brands this year, one pattern stands out.

The smartest brands aren’t just differentiating.

→ They’re de-positioning. 

(Not just standing out. But making the old category feel obsolete.)

Think about it:

Slack didn’t win by saying, “We’re a better email.”

They won by making email look like a slow, outdated way to collaborate.

They didn’t just differentiate.

They de-positioned email as the wrong tool for modern teams.

That’s how they reframed the entire communication category, and that’s the real power of de-positioning.

In personal branding, it’s the same game.

You don’t need to shout louder.

You need to shift the frame of comparison.

Here’s how I help founders and CEOs do it:

✅ We don’t just position your offer.

We de-position what your audience used to settle for.

→ Generic consultants.
→ Influencer-style ghostwriters.
→ Brands built on tips, not systems.

Suddenly, you’re not just “different.”

You’re necessary.

And your competitors?

They start to feel like last year’s model.

That’s when your brand becomes a category of one.

Are you differentiating or de-positioning?

Most executives get this wrong.

Drop “DIFFERENT” in the comments if you want to see what your current brand is really doing.

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You’re being ignored because you’re not showing up like an expert.
(and it’s wasting your time)

Here’s why it matters.

- You’ve hit the top.
- You’ve got the title.
- You’ve made the money.
- But on LinkedIn? Crickets

Why?

Because 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵

Experts are defined by the unique value they bring. 

Not by titles, not by accolades, but by the 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 you can offer that no one else can.

It’s a familiar trap:
→ Post your success story
→ Talk about how you “made it”
→ Hope people see your expertise

𝘕𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴.

Success is a given.

Expertise? 

That’s earned by teaching what others can’t.

Try this:

Stop showcasing what you’ve done
Start showcasing what you’ve learned.Real expertise comes from:
→ The tough lessons,
→ The decisions that didn’t work,
→ The unique insights you’ve gained that no one else has.

I did this for a client last month. 

A CEO with a massive following. 

But on LinkedIn? 

He wasn’t seen as an authority.We changed the game:

→ Focused on depth, not breadth.
→ Shared lessons from real failures
→ Highlighted decisions, not just outcomes

Now he’s seen as a thought leader, not just another CEO with a successful business.

The key:
→ Focus on what only YOU can teach
→ Share the hard truths
→ Go deeper, not wider.

Want to stop blending in and start being the expert you were meant to be? Let’s talk

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Seth Godin never says “I’m a marketer.”

But everyone sees him as one anyway.

Why?

Because he didn’t build his positioning through a title.

He built it through decades of behaviour that made the label obvious.

You recognise him as a marketer because:

• He wrote 20+ books about how people make decisions
• He publishes daily essays that dissect attention, trust, and change
• He founded altMBA, a school built around teaching people how to create value
• He popularised concepts like “tribes,” “shipping,” and “permission marketing”
• He shows up with the same worldview every single day, consistently, relentlessly

That’s how positioning works.

Not by declaring an identity…

 …but by repeating a perspective so consistently that people start naming it for you.

This is brand psychology 101:

We assign roles based on patterns, not titles.

It’s how the brain reduces complexity: we create shortcuts.

And that’s exactly what most founders get wrong on LinkedIn.

They put “Coach” or “Strategist” in their headline and expect people to believe it.

But people don’t believe titles.

They believe behaviours.

They believe:
• Your worldview (what you stand by)
• Your transformations (who you’ve helped)
• Your lived experiences (what shaped your perspective)

These repeated patterns form your “mental shortcut”... your real positioning.

If you want people to see you as the go‑to expert in your niche, don’t announce who you are.

Show them, consistently, until the title becomes inevitable.

👇 Save this as your positioning starter pack.

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This year proved one thing:


Your name is leverage.

And most people still treat it like an afterthought.

Build your brand now.

Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving with love and happiness 💗

My content didn’t start working when I had more time. 

It started working when my third kid was born.

Pressure forces clarity. 
Clarity builds authority. 
Authority drives inbound.

For context my LinkedIn profile tells you I have worked with 50+ CEOs. And helped clients attract leads without chasing them.

But here’s what it doesn’t tell you:

→ I posted for 6 months with zero inbound leads
→ I posted daily for 1 year until I saw one viral post
→ I wasted hours writing “smart” posts no one read
→ My first few clients found me through referrals, not content
→ I had no niche, no clear message, and no offer that converted
→ I almost gave up because I thought I was too late to stand out

I made every mistake in the book:

– I copied what top creators were doing instead of finding my voice
– I confused reach with relevance, and burned out chasing likes
– I built a content system before I had a positioning strategy

Here’s what changed everything:

✅ I stopped writing for the feed and started designing perception.
– Content is not just content; it’s your pitch, your proof, your positioning
– The best content doesn’t just go viral, it gets forwarded to decision-makers

✅ I stopped talking to everyone and started writing for one person.
– One ICP per post
– One problem per message
– One goal: build trust before the DM

✅ I stopped chasing clarity. I engineered it.
– I defined my POV
– Created boundaries for what I do (and don’t do)
– Built systems to scale without sounding like everyone else

None of this happened overnight.

I just kept showing up.

Even when the algorithm was working against me.

Even when I wasn’t sure if anyone was watching.

Even when the leads didn’t come.

If you’re creating and it feels like no one cares.

Keep going.

You don’t need to be perfect.

You only need to be real and consistent enough for the right people to find you.

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