Andrew Moss: Unlocking Human Potential

Some people grow up dreaming of changing the world; others discover their mission along the way. For Andrew Moss, CEO of Pathfinders For Good, it has always been about one thing: helping people find the courage to pursue their dreams and the work they are truly meant to do.

"My vision for a better future is one where as many people as possible feel the permission to do what they're called to do, and to do it in their own way, with support along the way."

His voice held a calm certainty, the kind that only comes from years of lived experience.

Andrew's journey began not in a boardroom or bustling city, but beside a swimming pool. As a young swim coach, he realized that his job was not simply to teach technique.

"I somehow figured out," he said, "that actually my job was to have them love to be in the water and love to swim."

That spark—the power of inspiring belief—has fueled his entire career, whether working with Olympic athletes, entrepreneurs, or university students.

But the path was not always smooth. Andrew spoke candidly about his own struggles: "The big shifts in my life happened during the challenging times, when I could see my own unhelpful thought patterns on repeat." Recognizing the difference between fleeting thoughts and unchangeable truths gave him a kind of emotional freedom—one he now dedicates his life to sharing with others.

Throughout his career, Andrew has stayed grounded by embracing a simple but profound principle:

"The people I'm with have the answers. My role is to help them uncover anything in the way of them seeing that for themselves."

His belief in the hidden potential within every person is more than philosophy—it's the foundation of Pathfinders for Good.

Today, as CEO, Andrew is building something bigger than himself and bigger than what founder Jeff Lamb had started — it's a global movement where everyday heroes find the courage to act. "We want to take people from that first moment of frustration with the world," he explained, "through the journey of starting something, being supported, and eventually creating a project with a life of its own."

For those wondering if their small idea could ever matter, Andrew offered a powerful reminder, inspired by a moment he will never forget: watching musician Gord Downie's final concert with The Tragically Hip, where Downie urged Canadians to "do something" about injustice.

"That's what Pathfinders is," Andrew said. "If you're not happy with the state of the world, do something, knowing people are waiting to help you."

If you've ever felt uncertain about your place in the world, Andrew's story is proof of how one person who believes in you can change the trajectory of your life. If you allow it to.

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