The Calling Began with a Whisper
Greetings, my friends. My name is Jeffrey Weiss, and long before I stood on the TEDx stage, before I became a steward of leadership and enterprise through Through a Paradise Network, I was a 10-year-old boy captivated by the words of Eleanor Roosevelt: “When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.” Those words swept over me like a wind of awakening — igniting a lifelong desire to give, to lead, and to serve.
For decades, I harbored a vision: to share my theory of volunteerism, a philosophy that intertwines service and leadership into one unified purpose. But the path to TEDx was no ordinary trail. It required more than eloquence. It demanded structure, mentorship, courage, and unwavering direction. That is where Leadr.co came in.
Discovering the Architects of Ascent
The name Leadr.co first reached me not as a marketing pitch, but as a resonance. As a student of John Maxwell’s leadership philosophies and a believer in conscious enterprise, I felt an unspoken alignment with their mission. What struck me wasn’t just their promise of helping speakers land TEDx stages — it was the reverence with which they treated the message itself.
Leadr.co did not ask me to package my soul into soundbites. They asked me to dig deeper. To trust my message. To trust myself.
From the very first call to the final submission, they became architects, not just of my TEDx talk, but of my mindset. They did not merely teach. They illuminated.
A Compass for the Solitary Wanderer
Leadership, they say, is like climbing a hill — if you turn and find no one following, you’re simply taking a walk. For years, I climbed in silence, guiding others while sometimes losing sight of my own summit.
But in Leadr.co, I found a compass. An entire constellation of guidance, made real through people like Tanya Diman — my coach, my TEDx organizer, my trusted guide. And through accountability mentors like Bradley, and coaches like Yoa, Ian, Sophie, and Alana — each of whom added a thread to the tapestry of my growth.
These were not mere names on a Zoom screen. These were stewards of transformation. They challenged my assumptions, refined my delivery, and held space for my truth. Together, we transversed the labyrinth of self-doubt, emerging not just with a talk, but with a testimony.
The Alchemy of Craft and Confidence
The process is not for the faint of heart, but it is profoundly rewarding. Within the structured framework of Leadr.co, I found an alchemy of creativity and discipline. Through writing, rewriting, practice rounds, and open-hearted feedback, I distilled the essence of my message.
My theory of volunteerism, a lifelong doctrine, now had form, clarity, and resonance. The TEDx stage at Woodinville became not a fantasy, but a fulfilled prophecy. Standing there, I was not simply a speaker. I was a vessel, delivering a message shaped by years of service and a journey nurtured by the hands of many.
Leadr.co did not just prepare me to speak. They gifted me the confidence to lead with words, to share with conviction, and to inspire with vulnerability.
A Sacred Investment in Service
What Leadr.co offers is not a transaction. It is a sacred investment in service, in impact, and in voice. Their program is rigorous, yes, but every hour spent is an hour reclaimed from hesitation. It is a roadmap not just to TEDx, but to personal evolution.
Today, I speak with a renewed sense of clarity, not only as a business leader, but as a man committed to resilience, service, and leadership. The impact of TEDx continues to ripple into my work, my speaking engagements, and my life’s purpose.
To any kindred spirit reading this, I say: if the desire to speak burns in you, let Leadr.co fan the flame. In their care, your voice is not only heard, it is honored.
Let us walk the path less trodden, together.
