Leave a Legacy Through Your Story
Your defining moments can light the path for the next generation of leaders. Leave a mark by contributing your wisdom, your challenges, and the experiences that shaped you.
70 Seconds or 7 Minutes of Success
70 Seconds or 7 Minutes of Success is our storytelling initiative created to capture the vulnerable wisdom of top-tier executives and senior leaders. Rising professionals crave authenticity, not theory. They want to hear what actually shaped your leadership—your turning points, your failures, your breakthroughs, and the small choices that changed everything.
This project gathers those moments in the form of:
70-second stories — short, powerful insights anyone can quickly learn from
7-minute stories — deeper reflections for leaders who want to share more context and meaning
Together, these stories become a living library of wisdom and vulnerability, accessible on our website, YouTube channel, and social platforms.
You’ve worked hard to become the leader you are today. The challenges you pushed through, the victories you earned, and the lessons you learned along the way weren’t just for you—they’re part of a legacy that can guide others.
Most leaders don’t have the time to write a book, launch a podcast, or go on a speaking tour. But in just a few minutes, you can share a powerful story that reaches people across the globe through ELM77.
Whether you’re a CEO, founder, senior executive, or seasoned entrepreneur, your journey has meaning. Your insights have impact. And your story could be exactly what someone else needs to grow.
Aspiring leaders want to learn from real people with real stories. By contributing, you help the next generation navigate their challenges with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Your wisdom can inspire rising professionals, help them navigate their own challenges, and show them the human side of leadership.
Below, you’ll find everything you need to record your story, check your quality, and submit your video. Let’s begin!
Your Story Matters.
If you’re a senior executive, we want to learn from your story.
Here’s how to share it with us:
1. Choose Your Message
Pick one meaningful moment from your career or personal journey that shaped the leader you are today. Aim for either a short 60–90 second story or a longer 7-minute story, depending on what you feel called to share.
Some story ideas include:
A challenge you had to overcome
A defining career moment
A mentor’s advice that changed your direction
A lesson learned through failure
A moment you realized you were capable of more
A breakthrough that guided your leadership, purpose, or faith
To keep your storytelling focused, feel free to jot down 2–3 bullet points of what happened, why it mattered, and what others can learn from it. NOTE: It’s best to not read or a script— the goal is authenticity and vulnerability, not perfection.
2. Prepare to Film
First, choose your format:
For quick inspiration to share on social media: 70-second video (90 sec. max) → film vertically
For longer stories to view through Youtube and the website: 7-minute video → film horizontally (either with your phone sideways or on a computer)
Then find a quiet, well-lit space (i.e. face a window so the natural light hits your face— not behind you). Set your phone at eye level on something steady— a window ledge, shelf, stack of books, or tripod— and clean the camera lens before recording.
Wear something comfortable — no need to dress up.
3. Film Your Story & Submit It
Start with a simple intro. Something like: “Hi, I’m John Smith, CEO of X, and I want to share a quick story about perseverance.”
Then walk through your bullet points naturally. Speak like you’re talking to a friend — no need to rush or memorize anything.
We’re looking for real, not perfect.
Once you’ve recorded your story, watch it to make sure that we can see and hear you clearly. Then submit it through the button below along with your info!
Have Your Final Story Filmed & Ready to Share?
Then share it with us below!