Back in 2011, I made a decision that transformed my business and life.

While doing corporate training and keynote speaking, I realized something was missing: community.

At a conference in San Francisco, I met a phenomenal business coach and made the decision to invest in her private group coaching program—at a cost more than my car was worth.

That voice in my head showed up immediately: “You don’t belong.”

I was in a room with successful entrepreneurs from across North America, and imposter syndrome hit hard. But that investment and community immediately elevated my game.

The truth is, the community and people you surround yourself with are ridiculously critical to your success. If you hang out with the same people every day and do the same things, you’re limiting your potential for growth.

I believe so strongly in the power of community that I’ve been both participating in and running my own communities for the last nine years.