I first met John when he interviewed me in March 2019. Over the next two years, we worked closely together, and our relationship continued to grow as we both advanced in our careers at the company.

I always knew I wanted to invite John Richard to this show. He has a natural charm and a unique ability to articulate conversations—whether it’s casual small talk, big presentations, or even emails, long or short. A Harvard Business School alum, he has also been my mentor since we first met in The Woodlands, TX.

What I didn’t know until this interview, however, is that John wasn’t always the confident speaker we see today. In fact, he used to have a stutter. What a journey it has been. I am deeply inspired by his story in many ways.