Atomic Ambition

Atomic Ambition is an 8-week Career Accelerator that helps ambitious professionals and leaders decide on their next big career move and make it happen - whether in corporate or as a solopreneur.

Through a blend of curriculum, coaching, and community, you’ll gain the tools and mindset to make your next big career move a reality.

Founder

Mostyn Wilson Ltd

Corporate workshops on high performance for professionals and leaders.

Financial and professional services companies use my highly interactive and incredibly effective workshops to help their teams:

– Stop the endless cycle of back-to-back meetings.

– Sustain high performance without burning out.

– Use Imposter Syndrome as fuel for growth.

– Take control of their careers.

– Improve wellbeing.

High Performance Workshops for Financial and Professional Services

Senior Executive Coach

MicDrop

Keynotes and workshops on high performance in financial and professional services.

Keynote Speaker

Pelham Street - Leadership Advisory & Executive Coaching

Pelham Street is a leadership advisory and executive coaching firm working with senior leaders to develop leadership efficacy, and improve both individual and organisational performance.

TransRe

Non-Executive Board Director and Chair of the Investment Committee. 

Member of the Risk and Audit Committee, and Compensation Committee.

Non-Executive Director at TransRe London Limited

Just Group plc

A one year contract to support the Audit Committee.

Advisor to the Audit Committee

KPMG UK

Leadership Team member as Chief Operating Officer and then Head of People for Financial Services Audit in the UK.

Leading multidisciplinary, multi-location teams providing assurance, transaction, and advisory services to global listed financial services groups (FTSE 100 and other) and high growth companies.

Relationship development with executive and non-executive board members.

Extensive travel in Asia and the United States to work with local client management and KPMG teams.

Key achievements:
•	Excellent personal results on the firm's number one priority of achieving high audit quality
•	Significant improvements in commercial outcomes across directly led accounts
•	Signing partner on one of the UK’s largest ever insurance M&A transactions
•	Sustainably doubled the size of the FS Audit business over four years 
•	Significant improvement in diversity and staff wellbeing metrics
•	People leadership through Covid, with excellent feedback from colleagues on my approach

Partner

A combination of a client facing role and Chief Operating Officer for the FS Audit business.

Director

A combination of a client facing role and running a department of 60 people.

Senior Manager

Manager

Assistant Manager

Graduate Trainee

⚡️ LinkedIn Top Voice ⚡️ Be happier and more fulfilled by changing how you work ⚡️ Former People Partner at KPMG

*** 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 ***

Thousands of professionals and leaders have transformed their productivity, quality of work, and engagement with my corporate workshops.

These are ideal for away days, leadership programs, employee events, and addressing employee survey feedback.

Clients range from the very big to the very small, and include M&G plc, Bupa, and KPMG.

✅ “𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴. 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴.”
– 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘥 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴𝘰𝘯, 𝘊𝘌𝘖, 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘱𝘭𝘤

*** 𝗔𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 ***

Get paid more and do work you actually care about.

Atomic Ambition helps professionals and leaders in the second half of their career to figure out their next big career move and make it happen – whether in corporate or as a solopreneur.

It is a live 8-week program for those feeling a bit stuck.

And for you if you feel you could (and should) be playing a bigger game.

Attendees describe it as "life changing" because, well, it is.

The waitlist for the second 2025 cohort is currently open. Visit www.atomicambition.com.

*** 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 ***

For ambitious leaders and founders, my coaching unlocks extraordinary potential. I work with a limited number of people each year.

✅ "𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵. 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘯'𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.”
– 𝘊𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘺, 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 / 𝘊𝘌𝘖, 𝘜𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦

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I am also a non-executive director and Chair of the Investment Committee at TransRe London Limited. TransRe is an incredibly successful reinsurance company which is part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.

My background is as a client-facing Partner and Head of People at KPMG.

Based in central London, I work internationally.

Mostyn Wilson

If you don't defend your team,
you shouldn't be leading one.

A title means nothing if your people feel unsafe.

Leadership is revealed when things get tough.

The best leaders protect their teams from toxicity that kills trust and motivation.

7 workplace issues great leaders guard against:

1. Unrealistic Expectations
Pushing for endless output leads to burnout.
Set ambitious but sustainable goals instead.

2. Micromanagement
Hovering over every detail kills creativity.
Empower people to own their work.

3. Blame Culture
Fear of mistakes shuts down innovation.
Fix problems, not people.

4. Unnecessary Distractions
Endless meetings wreck focus.
Protect deep work time.

5. Unclear Direction
Confusion leads to frustration and wasted effort.
Communicate clearly. Align expectations.

6. Office Politics
Drama tears teams apart.
Promote transparency and fairness.

7. Lack of Recognition
Feeling unseen kills engagement.
Celebrate wins, big and small.

The best leaders know that their job is to make great work possible.

Which of these resonates most with your experience?

♻️ Share this with a leader who needs to hear it.

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Solving the Workload Crisis | Watch my Showreel | Global Speaker | Helping leaders and teams perform brilliantly without burning out | ex-KPMG Partner, COO & Head of People

A True Leader Protects You

When I led my first real project, half the team didn't really do anything...

A few people even disappeared when deadlines hit.

And two people – just two – kept the whole thing alive.

They stayed late.
They fixed what others broke.
They refused to let it fail.

We love to say “teamwork makes the dream work.”

It sounds nice.
It even rhymes.
But often it’s not true.

Here are the 3 types of people in a team:

1/ A few people carry the mission.

These are your DRIVERS.
They don’t wait for direction.
They just make it happen.
They treat every project like it has their name on it.

2. Most people just follow along

These are your PASSENGERS.
They get going once things are already moving.
They’re good people, just not self-starters.
They ride the momentum, but they rarely create it.

3. Some people pull it backwards.

These are your DRAINERS.
All talk. No output. Lots of excuses.
They slow progress in the name of “better alignment.”

What should you do with each of these?

Give your Drivers power and pay them very well.

Give your Passengers tasks that stretch them a bit.

And give your Drainers a mirror and a moment to decide whether they want to be on the team at all.

Which type are you...?

♻️ Share this to help others rescue their teams.

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How to rescue a stuck team

You might be sabotaging your credibility without realising it.

Here are 8 myths still running rampant in most workplaces:
 
𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Credibility comes from knowing all the answers.
↳ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: It comes from admitting when you don’t know and finding solutions.
 
𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Being busy makes you look important.
↳ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: Results make you important.

𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Speaking the most in meetings makes you influential.
↳ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: Thoughtful, well-timed insights carry real weight.
 
𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Asking questions makes you look inexperienced.
↳ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: Smart questions show curiosity and critical thinking.
 
𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Taking sole credit boosts your reputation.
↳ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: Sharing credit builds trust and leadership presence.
 
𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Staying quiet avoids conflict and protects credibility.
↳ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: Addressing issues constructively builds integrity and influence.
 
𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Showing emotions makes you look weak.
↳ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: Authenticity fosters stronger relationships.
 
𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Keeping to yourself makes you look focused.
↳ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: Engaging with colleagues enhances trust and collaboration.
 
The takeaway?

Credibility isn’t about looking smart, busy, or perfect.
👉 It’s about trust, consistency, and impact.

🔔 Follow me (Mostyn Wilson) for frameworks to build credibility and career momentum.

♻️ Repost to help others break free from these myths.

Infographic titled “8 Myths About Credibility at Work.” It lists eight common workplace misconceptions and their truths, each in paired blocks. Examples: “Myth: Credibility comes from knowing all the answers. Truth: It comes from admitting when you don’t know and finding solutions.” Other myths cover busyness, speaking too much, avoiding questions, taking credit, staying quiet, hiding emotions, and isolating yourself. The design uses bold headings and clear typography for readability. The visual reinforces the takeaway: credibility is built on trust, humility, collaboration, and authenticity — not perfection or busyness.

The longer you wait to feel ready...
The more you train your brain that doubt means “don’t”.

Your future self will never thank you for waiting.
 
They’ll thank you for starting.

And you’ll never feel completely ready.
 
Not for your first bold move.
Not for your next big role.
Not for the thing you actually want.
 
Most of us wait for the right moment.
 
More skills.
More experience.
More confidence.
 
But  that moment never arrives.
 
Here’s what I’ve learned from every leap I took before I felt ready:

→ The skills came after I started
→ My confidence grew with every step
→ The right people showed up once I was in motion
 
You don’t become ready by thinking.
You become ready by doing.
 
Top performers don’t wait for permission.
They act before they’re certain.
They grow into the roles they want.
 
Because action creates the confidence you’re waiting for.
 
Which area in your life needs less waiting, more starting?
 
♻ Repost to help your network take action

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Start before you feel ready

INSEAD

Teaching leaders and organisations how to leverage the power of storytelling and master the art of impactful communication to better connect with their audience, build trust, inspire action and drive collaboration.

Lecturer and Facilitator at INSEAD

StoryCast®

When leaders don’t embrace the power of personal authentic storytelling they end up being ignored and become invisible to their people. At StoryCast® we’re on a mission to change that.

After meeting and interviewing hundreds of inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders on my award-winning podcast The Unconventionalists and hearing feedback from the readers of my best-selling book Glow in the Dark (Hachette UK), I realised just how much people struggled to share their story or see how their story mattered.

That's why I decided to launch StoryCast® to help unlock the power of everyone’s story because I believe that the story that will change your life isn't the one you'll hear, it's the one you'll share.

Through our engaging talks, Masterclasses and coaching programmes we teach CEOs, founders and business leaders how to leverage the power of storytelling to connect with their audience, build trust and inspire action.

If you'd like to learn how you can turn your story into a powerful asset that gets noticed, and helps people care about what you have to say, share or sell, get in touch with us today.

CEO and Founder

Hachette UK

Author of the bestselling book "Glow in the Dark: How Sharing Your Personal Story Can Transform Your Business and Change Your Life" which recently won "Best Business Self-Development Book" of the year award at the 2023 Business Book Awards.

Now available to order from all major retailers (please shop local when possible), and is available on Kindle and audiobook too.

Learn how to turn your story into a powerful asset that gets noticed 👉 https://www.glowinthedarkbook.com

Author

Ministry of Purpose

Our Mission is to eradicate career misery in the workplace for the younger generation of talent.

Most organisations still think that purpose doesn't fuel profits. Unfortunately, this short-term thinking couldn’t be further from the truth. As a result, their employees feel disengaged, undervalued, and ready to vote with their feet to a company that will treat them better.

The secret to solving your retention issues and maximising high performance is fostering a purpose-driven culture throughout your workplace, and to give meaning to the work you do.

The Ministry of Purpose’s team of Coaches, Strategists and Storytellers are your one stop shop for the information and inspiration you need to unlock the power of purpose in your work.

OUR SERVICES: 

The Ministry can help your organisation with our signature keynote talks, experiential workshops or one-to-one coaching. Each engagement is tailored around your company’s needs, and will leave you with an actionable roadmap you can use to start fostering purpose in your workplace. 

The result? Fostering better leadership, a better ability to serve your customers, and a better business.

Want to learn more? Connect with me here on LinkedIn, or send me an email at info[at]ministryofpurpose.com

Chief Purpose Officer

The Unconventionalists

Back in 2015 I was tired of hearing podcasts with just the positive stories of founders and business leaders. 

I wanted to hear the other side of making an impact: The self-doubt, the set backs, the failures…the stuff most people don’t talk about in public and yet is an integral part of chasing your purpose.

In short I wanted to have real conversations with real people, the kind of conversations I had with business leaders and owners behind closed doors.

So I launched a podcast with zero idea of what I was doing.

Today, as the Founder and Host of The Unconventionalists®, I’m on a mission to empower entrepreneurs, business leaders and founders to do great work on their own terms. 

My podcasts gives listeners the tools and tactics they need to stand out, find their true voice, unleash their powerful story and build a tribe of raving fans.

Founder and Host

Dent Global

Dent are worldwide leaders in strategy and technology that helps the rising stars of business stand out, scale up and make a Dent in the universe.

As a mentor, I help Dent clients build their online presence, showing them how to become known, liked and trusted.

Mentor

Guardian News & Media

The Guardian Masterclass provides in person training and courses from some of the world’s best minds on leadership, writing, media, photography and more.

I deliver two masterclasses, on how to find your purpose, and how to find your voice as a leader.

Lecturer

Mark Leruste

As a sought after international inspirational keynote speaker at companies and conferences around the world, I've helped more than 5,000 people across 30 organisations learn how to build trust, connect with their audience and inspire action.

Since 2016 I've had the honour to speak at Fortune500 companies, non-profits and leading business schools, including Google, YouTube, The Guardian, Amazon, Method & Ecover, Insead, HEC and Oxford Business School to name a few and I am known for my refreshingly human approach to leadership.

Professional Speaker

MarkLeruste.com

Over the past six years I've had the honour to spent 500+ hours coaching more than 200 unfulfilled professionals, leaders and small business owners from 20 different nationalities.

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)

Coaches Training Institute (CTI)

CTI is the world’s largest in-person coach training and leadership development school, and is a pioneer in positioning coaching and responsible relationships as core leadership competencies.

As part of the core faculty, I train people who want to become coaches to step into their role as leaders, speak their truth and start making their mark on the world.

Find out more about my next coaching event at http://www.markleruste.com/live-events/

Faculty

CEO of Storycast®, Keynote Speaker, Leadership and Communications expert, Personal Storytelling Nerd, Bestselling Business Author of Glow in the Dark (Hachette) and Award-Winning Host of The Unconventionalists Podcast.

Unless you have a story, you don’t have a way to connect with people. 😲

Good news is, everyone has a story.

Whether it's in meetings, on stage, or through various media, it can be disheartening when your message isn't landing or driving the change or impact you envisioned. 

Unfortunately, too many leaders struggle to cut through the noise when they talk, unsure how to connect authentically with their audience, build trust or inspire action. 

It’s a common challenge, feeling like you're shouting into the void while your ideas and messages get lost in the crowd. 

Are you clear?
Are you compelling?

You see, I understand this challenge intimately. 

Growing up as a dyslexic kid with ADD, I often felt unheard and like my voice didn't matter. But I knew I could contribute more if given a chance.

It wasn’t until I discovered the stage when I was a young child that I found a way to connect with people and make them feel something. 

Over the years I've learned how to use storytelling and impactful communication to transform how an audience thinks, feels, and acts.

It's helped me grow my business, raise millions for charity, win awards and inspire others to do the same.

That's why today I help leaders master the art of personal storytelling and communication for impact to drive change. 

Through our work together, be it as a keynote speaker, storytelling coach or facilitator, you (and your team will) find the confidence to share your story, communicate with clarity and connect with your audience on a deeper level. 

Just ask Daniel Costa Gil, who went from hiding behind his story for 30 years to launching his foundation, Mission 32, or Donna O'Toole, founder of August Recognition, who transformed her narrative into a tool for connecting with her ideal clients. 

Jannine Bardouille, Director, Sport & Society EMEA at Nike eveh said, "Mark's energetic, fast paced, authentic and humorous style of delivery managed to keep our audience inspired and captivated throughout. Mark isn’t just a great speaker, he’s also exceptionally human."

When you work with me, you're not just getting a talk; you're getting an experience. 

I make people laugh, feel, and, most importantly, act differently. 

If you're ready to break through the noise and have your message finally heard, let's talk.

Ready to learn how to forge an emotional human connection with your audience?

Fill out my booking form on my website to schedule a free consultation with me and let's discuss your upcoming event and how together we can make it a great success.

I really can't wait!

Mark Leruste 🎤

Most people think it takes months to build trust in a room, but the truth is, they’re wrong. Here's how you can do it in under five minutes 👇

Since running my very first workshop back in 2012, I’ve seen it happen over and over again:

Whether it’s a group of strangers from different organisations taking part in a leadership programme, or colleagues who’ve worked in the same company for years, one simple moment can shift everything.

That moment is when people go from, “Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m the Director of Operations at…” to, "Here’s something most people don’t know about me.”

It instantly changes the energy in the room.

Why? Because the masks drop and the connection speeds up.

But make no mistake, this isn't magic. 

It's intentionally curated and designed to achieve something special (without it feeling like it's being manufactured).

That's why when I’m booked to deliver a keynote or masterclass, one of the things I focus on is designing connection on purpose. 

Because if you want people to gel faster, go deeper and actually do the work, you need them to feel it, not just hear it.

One way to do this is by providing them with a "before" and "after" experience.

One simple exercise I've come up with and that I love to do is:

1) Ask people to introduce themselves the usual way to the person next to them. (Name, title, blah blah blah.)

2) Debrief the experience, 'How did that feel?' (E.g. boring, meh, etc.)

3) Invite them this time to share something you can’t find on Google or LinkedIn. Something that most people don't know about them.

Make sure to land the plane by getting them to share how different the second introductions felt like (compared to the first beige, vanilla introductions). 

In less than 5 minutes, a group of strangers or colleagues turns into a group of people who feel a deeper sense of connection, trust and bond with each other.

That’s the shift. 

That’s the real culture change that can happen in a moment, if you give them the opportunity to.

When in doubt, remember this: the speed of connection in the room equals the speed of vulnerability you're willing to lead with.

With that in mind, what’s one thing most people don’t know about you? 

Don't be shy now, and share it in the comments below. I can't wait to get to know you better 😊 

PS: If you're running an event, an offsite or a leadership programme and you want your people to really connect, get in touch with me about my keynote or masterclass options. Especially if you're looking for a high-energy, high-trust experience that leaves your audience inspired, seen and transformed.

#leadership
#communication
#impact
#storytelling

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(📷 Photo Credit: John Owen)

Mark Leruste 🎤 

Humanising leadership one talk at a time. Founder of StoryCast®. Leadership Communication Keynote Speaker. Award-Winning Author of Glow in the Dark. I’ll teach you how to connect with your audience in a deeper way.

People are already judging you the second you walk into a room. Here’s how to make that work for you instead of against you.

Whether you like it or not, you have an impact on every room you walk into. 

That's why today I want to share with you a clip from New York-based stand-up comedian Adam Gilbert, who, in 47 seconds, teaches you everything you need to know about connecting to your audience and owning a room.

When you first see Adam, you can't help but think there is something unusual about his physicality. 

But instead of avoiding it or pretending like it's not there, he owns it on stage in a way that’s not just hilarious and brilliant, but deeply instructive.

He turns what people were already thinking - at least under their breath - into the very thing that gives him connection, power and instant stage presence.

You see, people are already making assumptions the second you show up.

Be it:

Your height. 
Your accent. 
Your clothes. 
Your posture. 
Your skin colour. 
Your mannerism
Your haircut.
Your energy.
Your weight...

In short, all of it.

Now, you don’t have to like it, but you do have to realise it’s happening.

Years ago, I took a short stand-up comedy course for charity, and at one point, we had to shout out all the assumptions we had made about one of our fellow participants, who was standing in front of us.

It was brutal:

“You look posh.”
“You look gay.”
“You look like a personal trainer.”
"You look like you went to private school."
"You look like an Abercrombie&Fitch model..."

You get the idea.

But here’s the twist: instead of curling up in the fetal position in a corner, he took that feedback and used it.

The good and the bad.

He ended up opening his 5-minute set by leaning into what we’d shouted out and played to that perceived assumption.

The crowd instantly warmed up to him and laughed (with him) throughout his entire set.

Why? Because he took the unspoken tension out of the room. He’d owned his impact and the way he landed and turned it into a strength.

He's since appeared in several TV series on Netflix and Apple TV, and even starred in a show in the West End.

But just to be clear, this is not about self-deprecation; it’s about self-awareness.

You can either resist the way people perceive you…Or you can acknowledge it, accept it and use it to connect more deeply with your audience.

Because the moment you name what’s obvious, they stop thinking about it and instead start listening to what really matters: your message.

So here’s the question: What do people assume about you when you walk into a room? And how can you turn that into your opening line?

Don't be shy, I'd love to hear it in the comments 👇 

(PS: The way I opened up my 5-minute stand-up comedy set was by saying "I know I look like a metrosexual-lumberjack," which went down like a treat as at the time I had a VERY long ginger beard and wore a lot of checkered shirts...🙈)

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