" One connection
can change your life"
I’m an author, motivational speaker
and people connector.
Finding myself in a humiliating situation because of my shyness, I decided something had to change and pushed myself to accomplish a challenge - to have lunch with 100 strangers. What came next completely changed my life.
I have since published a book and did a TEDx talk about my journey; and I am speaking all over Australia to motivate others to step out of their comfort zone, connect with people, and have a more fulfilled life.
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