Fearless Founders: Lead with Clarity, Confidence and Conviction

In the fast-paced world of startups, confidence isn't just a personal asset. It's a leadership necessity. Founders are constantly navigating uncertainty, pitching investors, leading teams, and making high-stakes decisions. Yet some of the biggest barriers to success aren't external, they're internal. After the success of Fearless Founders at Vancouver Startup Week 2025, this updated session builds on that momentum with a deeper focus on the inner drivers of confident leadership. Many founders struggle with negative self-talk, unclear values, and second-guessing, which can quietly undermine decision-making, visibility, and growth. This interactive workshop equips founders with three science-backed tools to move from self-doubt to self-trust, so they can make aligned decisions, communicate with clarity, and lead with confidence. Key Takeaways1. Shift Negative Self-Talk Practical, neuroscience-backed tools to interrupt self-doubt and build a more supportive inner voice. 2. Leverage Core Values How to clarify what truly matters and use your values as a compass for leadership and decision-making. 3. Build Self-Trust Simple strategies to stop overthinking and take confident, aligned action. Format & Engagement- Duration: 60 minutes (interactive + Q&A) - Format: Science-backed insights, founder-relevant examples, reflection, and live exercises - Audience: Startup founders, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals navigating growth and uncertainty Speakers: Anna Gradie Presented by Anna Gradie Coaching