Joe Escobedo's Linkedin Analytics

From Laid Off to Fortune 500 Partners The Journey of a Shy Kid Once upon a time, I was a shy kid with a speech impediment. But I knew if I could conquer my fear of talking to people, everything would change. So, I threw myself into situations that forced me to stand in front of crowds. It was a mess—sweaty palms, trembling voice, mumbling like a lost sheep. But it worked. Today, I’m sharing stages with British royalty and partnering with Fortune 500 companies. I, the kid who could barely speak, became one of Asia’s top B2B marketing leaders. Maybe they mixed up my name—but I’m not complaining. You might know me from my LinkedIn content days or as a contributor to Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. Or maybe I stumbled into your classroom, sharing what not to do. If you’re curious how a stuttering mess turned semi-respectable, connect with me on LinkedIn. If I can do it, anyone can.