Each autumn, thousands of investors in the Baron Capital fund file into one of the most iconic venues in America, New York City’s Lincoln Center, home to the Metropolitan Opera House. In its typical life, the space hosts Puccini and Bizet. But once a year, it becomes something else entirely: an investor gathering where the world’s most successful executives share their visions, their numbers, their strategies, and sometimes their missteps in front of a live audience. This yea

As both a parent of two teens, a teacher of improv, and a coach for students, executives, and storytellers of all ages, I often see young people wrestling with the question: Who am I becoming? Adolescence is a time when teens actively discover who they are, and one of the most powerful tools to support that discovery is personal storytelling for teens. Storytelling helps them reflect, express their inner world, and understand that their voice matters . A Real Story From My Ho

Storytelling is an art—but sharing your story on stage can feel terrifying. The nerves, the eyes watching, the pressure to deliver—it’s enough to make anyone stumble. The good news? Confidence doesn’t come from winging it. It comes from preparation, focus, and mastering the beginning and ending of your story. Start Strong: Nail Your Opening I ran into Mike Mahony the other day. He works at Pixar Animation Studios, and I met him after his brother Dave took my storytelling work