We often think of leadership as a series of decisions, strategies, and bottom lines. But if we peel back the layers, we find that leadership — at its core — is actually about the stories we tell. I am so incredibly honored to announce a special collaboration coming this January 2026. I’ll be joined by the brilliant @Heather Boers from Wilder Profit and a very special guest, Laura Patac, right here inside the ThriveLine Circle. Who is Laura Patac? Laura's journey is a masterclass in resilience and self-discovery. Originally from Romania, she spent 25 years navigating "the corridors of power" in corporate America. Her career took her across seven countries and five continents, serving in high-level leadership positions. In 2023, after exiting her role as a Global Head of Product, Laura faced that profound question we all eventually ask: "Now what?". Instead of rushing into the next big title, she paused to reconnect with her purpose. This led her back to her "initial superpower" — creativity and writing — culminating in her book, Stories with Purpose, and the founding of Strength Velocity Lab. What You’ll Receive (Our Gift to You) Laura believes that every leader is a Unique Value Proposition (UVP). Usually, diving into this deep work comes with a cost, but as part of our January kickoff, the insights from her $1 offer will be shared with our community entirely for free. In this session, we will explore the four pillars that make you unique: • Your Origin Story: Understanding the journey that brought you to the present. • Your Future Story: Defining your unique path to your future milestones. • Your Top 10 Talents: Identifying your innate human abilities through the CliftonStrengths lens to turn them into superpowers. • Your Non-Negotiable Values: Uncovering the core principles that drive your decisions. Laura doesn't just teach storytelling; she teaches you how to use your own story to move from a position of weakness to a position of true empowerment.

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