Trauma, adversities, and insecurities are things we all experience. But opening up about these things can be challenging.

The upside of being vulnerable and authentic about the things that scare us is creating connections with others—forging genuine relationships that stand the test of time.

Rob Wellner knows just how powerful being vulnerable can be.

Rob Wellner leads Sales, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, and Customer Success at Velocity Global. Rob is an entrepreneurial professional who brings over 20 years of executive sales and business development experience to Velocity Global. He has a proven track record of helping organizations reach their international strategic goals. Before joining Velocity Global, Rob worked in Capital Markets for 12 years. His experience gives him a unique take on the pitfalls that can sidetrack global deals and transactions. He is a frequent speaker on topics including employment, payroll, expatriates, and global M&A. He is a graduate of Colgate University, sits on the Board of Trustees for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and is an Advisory Board member for Glialogix, a Bay Area biotech company.

In this episode, Rob gets vulnerable by sharing key lessons from his life.

Listen to this episode and learn about:

Rob giving credit and thanks to his father, Bob (3:44)Stopping to thank yourself (6:45)Opening up and being vulnerable (11:18)Staying humble (15:32)Imposter syndrome (18:32)Slowing down to speed back up (21:54)The balance between productivity and rest (26:06)Sharing gratitude with others (31:55)

Links

Connect with Rob on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwellnerjr/Velocity Global - https://velocityglobal.com