We MUST root for our Villains!

“You f**king nobody! We’re all barely tolerating you. Even your parents are ashamed. You’re a pretender. A bottom feeder. A joke!” Those words didn’t just sting. They crushed me. Dhruv was supposedly a “friend.” He had a way of slicing people open with words. With me, it was full-blown condescension. He didn’t miss. He kicked … Read More

The Real Reason No One’s Reading Your Stories

“Storytelling’s great face to face, Amit.  But in content online? People scroll fast. What if they never make it to the point?” This was a real concern from a coaching client. And honestly, it’s a fair one. You’ve probably felt it too. This hesitation that story content might be “too much.” Too long. Too emotional. … Read More

purpose-driven brand

The Benefits of Purpose-Driven Branding for Solo and Small Businesses

Businesses that focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors outperform industry peers by 4.8% annually. With consumers becoming more and more socially aware, the one thing businesses cannot succeed without is a purpose – a purpose that drives the businesses’ values, vision, mission and day-to-day operations. It is not really the brand or the … Read More