Today after work, I saw a “Make a wish” box in the lobby while waiting to attend a client dinner coaching session. It was a box with a few hundred wishes from local orphans. I picked one up, and read it. It was from a 6 year old girl. The age of my oldest Daughter. She wrote on her make a wish card. “I wish I could have a new t-shirt, and a pair of sock for Christmas” My eyes swelled up. And then my client walked in. I’ll check back tommorow, they will be there all week.

15 Moments That Got Big Laughs at This Year’s 2026 Fall Annual Investor Meetings
One of my favorite types of articles to write is these recap blogs. Annual Investor Meetings (AIMs) are high-stakes events where a room full of LPs and executives digest hours of financial updates, market outlooks, and portfolio performance. While solid metrics and a clear strategy carry the presentation, well-placed humor builds trust, resets attention, and makes both the speakers and the firm memorable. LPs see SO MANY of these types of meetings, so as a


