Pontera

Chief Marketing Officer

Outreach

As a member of the executive team, I led global marketing for this VC-backed sales execution
platform company with oversight including digital/performance, content, customer, product,
and field marketing. I generated, analyzed and leveraged data to build an understanding of
customers, prospects and business needs. I drove product launches, customer acquisition and
product adoption efforts and directed public relations, analyst relations, communications,
brand, and creative. Led a 35+ member team and oversaw development, planning and
execution for the company’s annual conference designed for sales and go-to-market leaders.
Successes included:

 Transforming an underperforming team to power improved outcomes while trimming
$5M in expenses and eliminating 13 external agencies.

 Exceeding pipeline goals for 5 consecutive quarters (up to 128%) after reengineering the
demand gen infrastructure and reimagining market release strategy.

 Reducing customer churn by 15% and raising engaged user rate from 58% to 76% after
convening a marketing task force, leading data-driven solution design, and driving
creation of innovative campaigns.

 Delivering $3M in revenue from Unleash, the company’s annual conference with 2K+
attendees by building product awareness and delivering education to encourage upsell
and expansion.

 Bolstering brand awareness to overtake competitors and reach #1 share of feed on
LinkedIn.

SVP | Head of Global Marketing

The RepTrak Company

Led global marketing strategy across growth, content, product, and customer marketing for this
PE-backed corporate reputation insight and advisory service provider. I oversaw revenue operations, public relations, analyst communications, and brand positioning. Reported to CRO and CEO and led a marketing and revenue operations team.

Highlights included:

 Eclipsing pipeline goals up to 128% for 4 consecutive years by implementing analytics,
attribution and forecasting to monitor channel performance, prioritize marketing
initiatives and mitigate risk.

 Decreasing the sales cycles by 35% and increasing ACV by 20% amid tech industry
headwinds and budget restrictions by designing dynamic territories, focusing on ready-
to-purchase accounts, and elevating alignment between marketing and sales teams.

 Spearheading the company rebrand and repositioning, transforming boutique research
agency into a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform and integrated
professional services provider.

 Improving acquisition costs by 92% and engagement by 93%, driving profitability
through strategic, targeted and results-focused spending.

 Evolving a traditional marketing team into a scalable, cost-effective account-based
marketing engine, bringing in new talent and restructuring roles and responsibilities to
optimize performance.

 Establishing revenue operations capabilities and spearheading automation to streamline
the BDR function, increasing pipeline while decreasing costs.

SVP, Head of Global Marketing

- 128% of pipeline goal
- Marketing sourced 82% of revenue
- 15% YoY TCV
- 12% increase in conversion rate from opportunity to Closed/Won 
- Decreased sales cycle by 18%

Vice President of Global Marketing

- 123% of revenue goal
- 100.3% of pipeline goal
- Generated more pipeline in Q1 than all of 2020
- 245% increase in lead generation
- Total Contract Value increased 16%

Senior Director Of Marketing

- 106% pipeline quota
- Reduced sales cycle by 20%
- Increased Total Contract Value by 62%
- Acquisition costs improved 92% and engagement 93%

Director of Global Growth Marketing

Forbes Communications Council

Official Member

Logz.io

Responsible for planning, organizing and executing programs that generate new prospects and advance existing opportunities for the sales team within specific, targeted accounts and contacts.  Acts as liaison between marketing and inside, partner, and field sales teams as well as central demand functions such as inbound/product marketing teams to develop tactics designed penetrate targeted accounts. In addition to ABM program development, responsible for event management worldwide.

- Developed and implemented target account strategy to support account-based selling
- Developed and implemented jointly with sales pipeline generation and acceleration programs for specific, targeted accounts and contacts
- Created annual and quarterly marketing plans and targets for targeted sales accounts and contacts that focused on new logos and accelerated existing opportunities.
- Evaluated, selected and managed vendors that contributed to demand creation programs including platforms, direct mail providers, and fulfillment services
- Designed & executed 1:1, 1: few, and broad-based marketing initiatives to meet pipeline requirements of varied account segments
- Tracked lead flow to ensure the appropriate sales channels followed up on marketing campaigns in a timely manner.
- Deployed ready-to-carry-out marketing tactics and provide sales enablement on an account and industry basis using various channels including digital, events, and social media
- Worked with sales to identify gaps in key personas and contact information within strategic accounts; developed data and insight strategy to add key personas and contacts within accounts
- Created and gained consensus for cross-portfolio GTM plans and marketing plays in alignment with strategic product mandates and sales directives
- Planned, coordinated and managed 3rd party and Logz.io run events to maximize lead, ROI and brand value.

Director of Global Account Based Marketing

riskmethods

riskmethods is a supply chain risk management company that supports procurement and supply chain professionals by digitize their end-to-end supply chain so they can visualize and actively manage their risk exposure. 

Currently, I deliver on a global scale through expert management of marketing programs, campaigns, and assets. Leading a talented team, I increase program effectiveness, forecasting, and ROI, leveraging automation reporting. With a $700k budget, I manage concurrent quarterly and yearly strategy marketing planning. 

I was afforded the chance to step into this role after I realized that our automation efforts could be brought in-house through proper training; which I took it upon myself to complete and earned my Salesforce Certified Pardot SpecialistFp credential.

- Increased marketing qualified leads (MQL) by 30% through automated outreach efforts. 

- Delivered 15% growth in webinar attendance. 

- Leveraged A/B testing to increase web traffic and devise continuous methods for improvement.  

- Reduced lead time from 2 weeks to 3 days. 

- Defined complete solution to seamlessly pass leads and data across systems and departments.

Global Marketing Automation Manager

I initially stepped into riskmethods as the Marketing Manager for North America, charged with executing all aspects of marketing for the North American Operations. Surpassing expectations, I translated global strategies into regional marketing campaigns and programs. I also took the lead in directing marketing functions for the company’s involvement in trade shows and industry events. 

- Created, managed and implemented demand generation programs at scale 

- Produced 4k new leads in 2017, equating to $1.5M in yearly revenue growth. 

- Created engaging and captivating content for email marketing, nurture campaigns, and the blog.

- Media strategy and execution for the region

Marketing Manager for North America

Yesware

Yesware is a fast-growing prescriptive sales platform that assists 800,000+ sales professionals at companies like Groupon, New Relic, and Twitter close more deals.

In this capacity, I focused on originating, developing, and optimizing marketing channels and signature events. I especially excelled at managing all aspects and logistics of lead-generation campaigns and cultivating valuable relationships with strategic partners. Entrusted to control 50% of a million-dollar marketing budget, I diligently tracked and analyzed all available data to create success metrics across channels and marketing spend.

Select accomplishments:

- Earned a reputation as the go-to resource on all things channel marketing by combining fierce self-initiative with elegant design and successful execution of demand-generating programs that fueled sales growth. 

- Spearheaded and coordinated all assets and resources involved in trade conferences, webinars, and speaking engagements.

- Returned positive ROI on both 2014 and 2015 Dreamforce campaigns, which featured multidimensional components, such as guerrilla marketing, a customer dinner, and a gala attended by 3,000.

- Maximized bottom-line results by building mutually beneficial relationships—and negotiating large discounts.  

-  Charged in late 2015 with starting up a comprehensive webinar channel.

- Quickly delivered positive ROI on first two webinars by carefully selecting partners, featuring audience-relevant topics, creating engaging content, and working closely with sales team. Followed up by formulating plan to evolve webinars into webcasts.

Event Marketing Manager

In my initial role at Yesware, I demonstrated immediate value in sales support, event planning and production, and analytics to quickly be promoted.

Select accomplishments:

- Promoted and supported co-branding opportunities and cooperative partner event activities.

- Worked in concert with marketing and sales operations to identify channel marketing opportunities, streamline lead flow, and ensure leads were delivered in real time or as quickly as possible.

- Collaborated with executive sales leadership on sales and technology training; mined and created tools and sales resources to assist sales team members with relationship development and promotion techniques; mentored sales team on best communication and presentation practices.

- Formulated first performance-based metrics and processes for tracking, measuring, and reporting on all touch points throughout purchasing funnel, as well as success / ROI related to original goals.

- Generated and presented periodic board- and executive-level reports on all plans and activities, including costs, proof of performance, and ROI.

B2B Channel Marketing Specialist

University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Taught critical thinking, writing and research skills in top-rated courses to 300+ students
• Gave lectures, led in-class activities and mentored students during one-on-one sessions.
• Developed course materials, curricula and syllabi; made innovative use of social networking platforms to enhance learning experience.
• Collaborated with deans, faculty and staff on matters of academic planning and policy.

University Instructor

Leads high performing marketing organizations that fuel revenue and accelerate growth for
lean, digitally focused SaaS companies. Drives strategies that catalyze marketing capabilities
and builds best-in-class operational frameworks and team cultures.

My mantra: Data, not drama. I maintain a relentless focus on data-driven decision-making,
operational excellence, and team empowerment. My expertise spans digital, social, content,
product, and event marketing—as well as PR, creative and brand—and I craft bold, innovative, 
and analytics-driven strategies that resonate, engage and convert.

I’m a change agent by nature, specializing in modernizing marketing operations, optimizing
systems, and scaling high-impact teams that thrive in fast-moving, high-growth environments. My approach is always collaborative, and I use a clear, compelling communication style to gain
buy-in from executive leadership and cross-functional partners to ensure marketing is a true
growth engine, not a cost center. The teams I lead are empowered to deliver innovative
strategies that elevate brands and solidify market position, achieving results that speak for
themselves.

Specialties include: Strategic Vision and Execution, Revenue and Market Growth, Change
Management, Customer Acquisition and Retention, AI Strategy, Brand Positioning and
Awareness, Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy, B2B Marketing, Demand Generation, Marketing
Automation, Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, Sales Operations and Enablement, Creativity
and Innovation, Building Workplace Culture, Team Leadership, and Engagement.

Ali Jawin

Stealth Startup

Currently leading a dual mandate:
— Driving enterprise-wide marketing strategy across brand, growth, and GTM
— Building a stealth startup inside the walls of the company—designed to rethink how humans access the benefits they’ve earned

One foot in scale. One foot in the future.

On the enterprise side, I lead a marketing org focused on creating clarity in the market, consistency in the funnel, and credibility across every touchpoint. We’re aligning story, systems, and strategy to drive real growth—and real trust.

On the stealth side, I’m effectively a startup CEO:
— Designing new subscription marketplace experiences from scratch
— Architecting the full-stack GTM engine (product, performance, brand, lifecycle)
— Testing, iterating, and building at speed—while staying grounded in service

This work lives at the intersection of brand + behavior, subscription thinking + systems design, modern marketing + human outcomes.

It’s not just about moving fast.
It’s about moving meaningfully.

Chief Marketing Officer, Head of New Ventures

#opentohelp

Asking for help is hard. Let’s make it easier to offer it. More people helping more people—with no strings attached—makes work and life better.

Each week, I keep six free 1:1 spots open for people who are building, leading, navigating, or reimagining.

Not because I have all the answers.
But because it helps to talk things out with someone who’s in it too.

Who’s it for?
✅ You’re building something and want outside perspective
✅ You’re a peer looking to swap ideas, clarity, or feedback
✅ You’re designing a team, a brand, or a next chapter
✅ You’re doing fine—but want to talk to someone who gets it
✅ You’re in a career shift or leadership stretch

What can we talk about?
— Clarifying a story, plan, or moment
— Getting unstuck on a decision or direction
— Thinking through brand, team, or strategic chaos
— Leading through change
— Life + work + ambition—and holding it all together
— Anything, really!

What it’s not:
❌ A pitch
❌ A funnel
❌ Unlimited free consulting
❌ A therapy session
❌ A promise of brilliance

Why do this?
Because I believe deeply in:
— The nobility of service
— Peers showing up for each other
— Generosity at scale
— Making help the default, not the exception
— Raindrops make oceans

Who am I?

I’m Pete.

Started in live entertainment (Snoop, Dylan, Ringo).
Then Fortune 50s.
Now leading marketing in high-growth tech.
And in the middle of all that? Trying to build something more human.

What now?
— If this resonates, like or share it
— Know someone who needs this? Tag them
— Want to talk? Book time here: https://calendly.com/petejam/opentohelp 
— Already helping others? Raise your hand: #opentohelp

No pressure. No pitch. Just real time, for real people.

I’m #opentohelp. Who's with me?

Chief Evangelist

Swear.com

Advising on category creation, brand narrative, and go-to-market strategy for a company redefining digital trust.

The future of content credibility isn’t about watermarking or chasing deepfakes—it’s about giving real content the ability to prove itself.

That’s the world SWEAR is building.

As a strategic advisor to SWEAR’s executive team, I help shape how that vision comes to life—through clear messaging, differentiated positioning, and trust-first go-to-market strategy.

We’re building more than a company. We’re creating a new standard for authenticity in digital content.

My focus areas:

✅ Category Design
Positioning SWEAR as the standard for content verification—not detection—by naming the stakes and reframing the problem.

✅ Narrative & Messaging Architecture
Distilling a highly technical product into a clear, urgent, and accessible story that resonates across legal, government, media, and security sectors.

✅ Brand Strategy
Helping the team balance urgency with credibility—earning trust in a space where the cost of getting it wrong is extraordinarily high.

✅ Go-to-Market & Strategic Positioning
Advising on early market traction, ideal customer profiles, and launch sequencing across regulated and reputation-sensitive industries.

SWEAR protects the most important content in the world—from body cam footage to breaking news—by proving, at the moment of capture, that what’s real stays real.

Pixel by pixel. Frame by frame.
No alteration. No chain of custody questions. No “allegedly.”

When content can prove itself, everything changes.

Capture. Anchor. Verify.
That’s the future. And SWEAR is building it.

Strategic Advisor

PeteJam, LLC

Helping good brands grow with clarity, creativity, and hospitality.

If you’re building something meaningful—and want to grow with more traction, less friction, and zero unnecessary complexity—you’re in the right place.

I partner with teams and leaders who care deeply about what they’re building—and how it makes people feel.

Whether you need a quick clarity pass or a full-stack growth lab, I bring strategy, systems, storytelling, and yellow-glove service to help you move forward.

Because sometimes the best growth strategy… is giving a damn.

What I offer:

🟡 The Strategy Sprint
A 4-week engagement to define what matters, sharpen your message, and create a focused, flexible roadmap for growth.

🟡 Growth Snapshot Audit
A low-risk, high-impact review of what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus next.

🟡 ‘Brandmines’ Audit
Uncover friction points across the brand experience before they erode trust or stall growth.

🟡 Total Brand Experience Training
Craft seamless, human journeys that make people feel seen, valued, and loyal.

🟡 The Growth Lab
Where creativity meets performance. We build engines, measure what matters, and scale what works.

🟡 AI & GTM Tech Integration
Make the tools work for you. I help simplify stacks, operationalize AI, and increase speed to value.

🟡 1:1 Leadership Coaching
Real conversations for leaders navigating scale, clarity, or the messy middle.

🟡 Team Trainings & Workshops
Roll-up-your-sleeves sessions that align people, unlock clarity, and drive real outcomes.

🟡 Operational Fix-It Workshop
Sometimes you don’t need a rebrand. You need a repair. Let’s find it and fix it—fast.

🟡 Speaking & Keynotes
Story-rich, strategy-sharp talks on growth, brand, leadership, and building unforgettable experiences.

If you believe in growth that feels good—and want to work with someone who’s always #opentohelp—let’s talk.

Chief Evangelist, Chief Marketing Officer 

Idaho Shakespeare Festival

Vice President, Board Operations

Serving where storytelling meets community.

I’ve been proud to serve on the board of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival—a place where world-class theater meets the open sky, and where generations have gathered to experience the power of story, together.

Since 1977, this festival has been more than a stage. It’s been a cultural anchor. A classroom. A shared memory.

Board Member

The Outlier Project

The Outlier Project is a community for everyone who wants to see who they can become and believes that anyone can live an ordinary life, but we all have the power to choose to live an extraordinary one. We deliver unparalleled access to the most unique live and interactive events with some of the most incredible “Outliers” on the planet. In everything we do, our goal is to show up differently and provide immense impact and value. The TOP community is dedicated to personal and professional development, and equally, to giving back through TOP Cares. 
Learn more at: theoutlierproject.live

Outlier

Pavilion

Pavilion exists to help go-to-market leaders navigate their careers more effectively, through a supportive community, proven resources, and safe spaces with peers founded on mutually-held values.

CMO Executive Member

Exit Five

Because no one goes to school for B2B marketing. The leading community for B2B marketing professionals. Join 3,500+ members at exitfive.com

CMO Club Member

Pyramid Analytics

Investors included: Sequoia, HIG Growth, JVP, Viola, General Oriental


Promoted to lead global marketing, I built and scaled a best-in-class marketing organization—delivering measurable growth, sharper positioning, and stronger market impact.

Key wins:

✅ Scaled revenue marketing across six global regions, driving a 30–40% QoQ increase in marketing-sourced pipeline—accounting for 72% of total pipeline and 96% of net-new bookings in the twelve months ending Q2FY23.

✅ Led a high-performing team of 35 marketers across the US and EMEA—fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation while achieving a 100% retention rate.

✅ Elevated brand positioning from Niche to Visionary in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant through strategic analyst relations.

✅ Redefined ICPs and segmentation, boosting declared intent leads by 200%+ and improving full-funnel conversion rates by 35%.

SVP, Global Marketing

Investors included: Sequoia, HIG Growth, JVP, Viola Growth, General Oriental

Promoted to lead brand, digital, and marketing operations, I scaled Pyramid Analytics’ market presence, digital performance, and operational excellence across six global territories—positioning the company for growth and securing $120M in Series E funding.

Key wins:

✅ Category Creation & Rebrand: Launched the Decision Intelligence Platform category and delivered a full rebrand, driving pipeline growth and enhanced brand visibility in competitive markets.

✅ Messaging & Creative Differentiation: Crafted compelling messaging and creative that broke through noise and established a unique market position.

✅ Integrated Brand Launch Plan: Developed a multi-channel launch strategy—including DOOH campaigns and conference disruptions—to amplify momentum around the Series E raise led by HIG Growth and JVP.

✅ Digital Optimization: Increased efficiency and engagement with digital strategies that cut cost-per-result by 44% and boosted CTR by 57%.

✅ Sales & Marketing Alignment: Shortened MQL-to-Pipeline time from 65 to 32 days by aligning marketing and sales, streamlining enterprise growth.

✅ Content Revamp for ABM: Rebuilt content systems around account-based strategies, tripling hand-raisers and improving conversion rates.

✅ Pipeline Growth: Drove a 200% increase in marketing-sourced pipeline through ABM and new digital channels.

Global VP of Brand and Digital

Investors included: Sequoia, HIG Growth, JVP, Viola Growth, General Oriental

Recruited as Vice President of Global Revenue Marketing to take Pyramid Analytics’ marketing function and brand to the next level, I developed and oversaw execution of an unignorable marketing strategy—transforming the team, driving pipeline growth, and securing $40M in additionL Series D funding.

Key wins:

✅ Revenue Marketing Framework: Built and scaled a high-impact revenue marketing engine, exceeding pipeline targets and fueling growth equity rounds.

✅ Demand Generation Growth: Achieved 128% of pipeline targets and increased total contract value by 68%, directly contributing to a $40M Series D raise led by Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP).

✅ Team Cultivation: Grew and mentored a high-performance team, boosting productivity by 50% while fostering innovation and professional growth.

✅ Digital Pivot During COVID-19: Shifted to a fully digital marketing model, launching four virtual events weekly to maintain momentum and engagement through uncertainty.

✅ Go-to-Market Strategy: Designed and executed a comprehensive GTM strategy, enhancing brand visibility and positioning Pyramid Analytics as a leader in analytics and business intelligence.

VP Global Revenue Marketing

MetaGeek

Recruited as CMO at MetaGeek, I transformed the brand, scaled demand generation, and optimized e-commerce—paving the way for acquisition by Auvik Networks.

Key wins:

✅ Comprehensive Marketing Strategy: Built and executed a dual-channel marketing strategy for B2B enterprise and B2C e-commerce, driving growth and contributing to MetaGeek’s acquisition by Auvik Networks.

✅ Demand Generation Growth: Launched ICP-targeted demand programs that delivered a 30% QoQ pipeline increase for six consecutive quarters.

✅ Freemium SaaS Offering: Introduced a freemium SaaS model, boosting account creation by 90% and driving a 42% YoY increase in paid subscriptions.

✅ E-commerce Optimization: Simplified the e-commerce experience and launched bundled kits, driving 155% growth in direct conversions and a 59% increase in average order size.

#opentohelp | Chief Growth Officer | Board Member | CMO | SVP Marketing | Founder | Brand, Demand, & Revenue Executive | People Leader | Fractional | SaaS | Community | Content | Data, BI, AI, GenAI, Web3 | Storyteller

Hi, I’m Pete. I’m a marketing leader, community builder, connector, and #opentohelper. I’m on a mission to help more people help more people. 

I lead marketing across a portfolio of companies focused on connecting more people with more benefits. That includes both B2B and B2C efforts—building brands, scaling growth, and making complex systems feel a little more human.

And every week, I host six free 30-minute #opentohelp 1:1s for anyone who needs help getting unstuck—because some of the most powerful conversations don’t happen on a stage or in a boardroom.

My career has unfolded in three acts:

Act I: Live Entertainment - 
I started by crafting unforgettable experiences with artists like Snoop Dogg, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, and more. I learned how to hold an audience. How to create moments people remember. And how to make complexity look effortless under pressure.

Act II: Global Marketing Consulting - 
Next came the Fortune 50s—GE, HP, 3M—helping household names measure and manage profitable growth. I learned how to navigate matrixed orgs, bring strategy to life, and move big ideas.

Act III: High-Growth Tech -
When I was recruited into tech, I went all in on scale—orchestrating marketing for VC- and PE-backed tech companies from early-stage to $350M+ ARR. 

Each act sharpened a different lens—
Creative. Strategic. Operational.
Together, they shaped how I think, create, and lead today.

The CMOs of the future aren’t just marketers. We’re builders of systems and stories. Translators between data and meaning. Able to hold the brand, the pipeline, the P&L—and the room.

Your pal 💛,
Pete

Chief Marketing Officer, CMO, SVP, VP Revenue Marketing, Brand Marketing, Demand Generation, Global Marketing 

Strategy & Story
Brand architecture, category design, narrative development, human-centered messaging, M&A integration, and board-level marketing strategy.

Growth & Revenue
Demand gen, ABM, lifecycle marketing, forecasting, attribution, channel strategy, and conversion optimization.

Technology & AI
AI-native marketer with hands-on expertise in workflow design, prompt engineering, and team enablement. Skilled in generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, DALL·E, Midjourney), ML-driven segmentation, and real-time content testing.

Creative & Experience
Creative direction, brand systems, UX alignment, executive comms, analyst/media relations, and end-to-end experience design.

Leadership & Culture
Global team leadership, executive enablement, empathy-led culture building, talent development, and scaling systems

📸 Pete Vomocil

2026 is going to be another BIG A## YEAR.
So BIG I need a Big A## Calendar.

This box landed at my door this week and it feels like the perfect final note to this year. (And h/t to Jesse Itzler and his team for an exceptional product and experience!)

2025 showed up with more joy, more service, more connection, and more bright spots than I ever could’ve planned:
  ↳ new rooms
  ↳ new friends
  ↳ deeper conversations
  ↳ people helping each other in ways that actually matter
  ↳ moments that stayed with me long after they happened

Somewhere in the middle of ALL that, #opentohelp stopped being something I scheduled… and started being something people FELT.

That’s the part I want to grow.

So the Big A## calendar?
It’s not about filling every square.

It’s about making room for: 
  ↳ good humans
  ↳ meaningful conversations
  ↳ momentum that makes life feel bigger and brighter
  ↳ helping more people help more people

Here’s what clicked for me as I hung it up: I want to spend more of 2026 in more rooms that care about service, connection, leadership, generosity, and joy.
  ↳ real rooms
  ↳ rooms with heart
  ↳ rooms where people still believe in helping each other

And yes, I still have a full-time marketing leadership role with a mission I love... work that is growing and evolving in all the best ways.

And alongside it, I’m building the #opentohelp movement into something that can reach far more people than I can one-on-one.

To do that, I need to get in front of the communities that are already leaning into this kind of work.

Here's where I'm #opentobehelped (😄): if you’re connected to events, podcasts, retreats, conferences, summits, meetups, leadership gatherings, or company offsites where this message belongs… I’d LOVE to know.

 ↳ if you think I should be in the room, point me in the right direction
 ↳ if you know someone who can open a door, introduce us
 ↳ if there’s a stage that needs a voice on joy, service, and human connection, I’m ready to show up

2025 was INCREDIBLE.

2026 has the space to be even better:  not just for me, but for anyone who believes the world gets brighter when we do.

If a place, a room, or a person comes to mind…
I’ll gladly make space for it on this Big A## Calendar....

Your pal, 
Pete 💛


And PS - you already know--if you ever need a hand, I'm still (and always) #opentohelp if I can!

Pete Vomocil 💛

CMO | #opentohelp | Chief Evangelist for Human Brands | Brightmaker | On a Mission to Help More People Help More People

The Big A## Calendar arrived at my door this week...! 

Here’s a deal for those of you who can’t shop for deals right now… 

I took Thanksgiving week off from work and from #opentohelp so I could be with my family. To recharge and reset. 

And somewhere in there I found myself thinking about all of you who don’t get to enjoy a break at all…

► those of you barely holding things together with coffee and crossed fingers
► those of you refreshing job boards and sending resumes
► those of you juggling bills in your notes app
► those of you who are trying to be present around the table while a whole stack of worries sit on your shoulders
► those of you who want to rest and never quite get there

I’ve been thinking about how heavy this stretch of the year can feel if your life is in a place you didn’t expect or plan...

While everyone else seems to be talking about leftovers or finding the best deals on the Ninja Slushi 5-in-1…

Meanwhile you are whispering real fears into the moments between everything else.

► you’re doing your best
► you’re caring for people who need you
► you’re trying to make ends meet while everything feels so overwhelming

If that’s where you are, I want you to know I see you… 
► not in a “thoughts and prayers” way
► in a real way
► in a way that says your struggle isn’t invisible
► you matter
► your effort matters
► your future matters

I’ll be back next week and here’s my offer:

My #opentohelp calendar is open and I have a few slots left. 

For any of you who need a place to talk through the hard stuff.
The practical stuff.
The “I don’t even know where to begin” stuff.

► always free
► always human
► always meant for those of you who are trying to find your next foothold

If you need help getting unstuck or finding your way to the next role or even just remembering that you still have options
send me a note or book a slot…

I saved room for you at the table, friends. 

Your pal,
Pete 💛


Always #opentohelp.

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I’m proud of you.

I know you’re feeling deflated.
Out in the cold.
Forgotten.
Still.

I know this season feels longer and colder than it should.
The kind where every brutal gust of wind is a reminder of what used to be.

And still, you show up.
You let the sun find your face.
You wait for warmth to return.

I saw this basketball walking my dear kids to school this morning.
It looked tired. Abandoned, even.
And for some reason, I thought about all of you who are waiting to be picked up again.

The ones who have given so much of yourselves to teams that no longer exist.
The ones whose bounce is gone for now.

I want you to know that the stillness isn’t wasted.
The air will come back.
You’ll feel full again.
You’ll rise.

Until then, just stay right where you are.
The sun’s on its way.
And so are we.

You've got this, LinkedIn friends. 

Your pal, 
Pete 💛 


PS - You already know -- I'm #opentohelp if you need a hand. Free weekly 1:1s for anyone who needs to get unstuck!

I’m proud of you.

I know you’re feeling deflated.
Out in the cold.
Still.

I know this season feels longer than it should.
The kind where every gust of wind sounds like a reminder of what used to be.

And still... you show up.
You let the sun find your face.
You wait for warmth to return.

I saw this basketball on the walk to school this morning.
It looked tired. Abandoned, even.
And for some reason, I thought about all of you who are waiting to be picked up again.

The ones who have given so much of yourselves to teams that no longer exist.
The ones whose bounce is gone for now.

I want you to know that the stillness isn’t wasted.
The air will come back.
You’ll feel full again.
You’ll rise.

Until then... just stay right where you are.
The sun’s on its way.
And so are we.

Happy Monday, LinkedIn friends. 

Your pal, 
Pete

💛 #opentohelp

Being a parent is simultaniously the most difficult and the most rewarding role I’ve ever had (or ever will)….



AND…when I come into my office to find little treasures like this on my to-do list? It makes it all worth it 💯!

I mean, seriously kid. 🥹🫠

Happy Friday, LinkedIn friends! 

Your pal,
Pete 💛


PS - you already know, I’m always #opentohelp if you need it! 😃

Every night before bed, my daughter asks for her "nightmare shield."

I wave my hands over her like a wizard.
Whistle/hum something halfway between a lullaby and a dialup signal.
"Apply" her invisible "nightmare shield."
And she laughs herself to sleep.

It started accidentally one night after a nightmare. 
And now it’s a nightly bedtime ritual.
A quiet promise that she’s safe.

And now every Veterans Day, I think about the people who’ve made that promise possible.

The ones who have put themselves between danger and home.
Who have carried fear so our kids don’t have to.
Who have faced very real nightmares so ours can stay imaginary.

Their courage doesn’t always look cinematic.
Sometimes it looks like peace.
Like my daughter under her "nightmare shield."

To every Veteran: THANK YOU. Truly.
For shielding the rest of us in ways we’ll never see or understand.

Happy Veterans Day, LinkedIn friends! 🇺🇸

Your pal, 
Pete 💛


#opentohelp

Applying the nightmare shield every night! #opentohelp

Helping others isn’t as easy as it used to be.
And it's more important than ever.

If it feels harder to reach people lately, you’re not imagining it.

The algorithms are moody.
The headlines are heavy.
And the world feels like it’s running WAY low on kindness.

Still, here we are... trying.

The brightness makers. 
The #opentohelpers. 
The humans who keep showing up.

Posting something hopeful. 
Sending a note. 
Holding space.

Even when the air feels thick with noise.
Even when no one seems to notice.
Or care.

It's the kind of quiet courage that keeps us humans stitched together.

If you’ve got a little light left in you today—use it!
↳ Send that "I'm proud of you. You've got this! 💪🏼" text
↳ Write that recommendation
↳ Share that post from a job seeker
↳ Say yes to that coffee chat
↳ Make that intro
↳ Send that note you’ve been meaning to send

And if you don’t? Totally ok, too!  
↳ Unplug and recharge
↳ Eat something yellow 
↳ Watch that dog (or cat, I guess...) video
↳ Jump in that pile of leaves
↳ Find joy in the unexpected

The world needs your brightness back on Monday.

You've got this, LinkedIn friends! 

Your pal, 
Pete 💛 

PS - You already know, I'm always #opentohelp if you need me 😃

LinkedIn gurus want you to believe your reach is down because of thirteen secret rules, a lunar eclipse, or something you posted in early 2018.

Or that your content just isn’t good anymore and your should buy their course. 

Most of us know the truth is a lot simpler.
Sometimes our content hits.
Sometimes it doesn’t.
And sometimes the algorithm rolls out of bed and chooses chaos.

Case in point: this ad that showed up in my feed this morning….

I’ve read it.
I’ve re-read it.
And read it again. 
And again. 

I’ve squinted at it for the last ten minutes like it’s one if those Magic Eye posters.
And genuinely, still no idea what it is or who it’s for….

(Or why I’m anywhere close to their ICP!) 

Only vibes.
Very mysterious Monday med-blob vibes.

🤷🏻‍♂️😂

If you’re confused by your feed today, just know you’re not alone….

May your Thanksgiving week be full of family, friends, clarity, bright spots and decent targeting! 

Your pal,
Pete 💛


PS — your know I’m still (and always) #opentohelp if you need it!

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