What Do You Know To Be True?

Remember that coach or teacher who inspired you to working harder and achieving your goals?  If you had experience where a coach or teacher made an impact, I’m sure that experience includes more than just playing a sport better or passing that algebra test – they were able to empower you with life skills. Many of us were fortunate enough to have a positive role model when we were kids, and for myself it’s easy to see the profound impact they had on who I am today. And while we appreciate those teachers and coaches for the impact they had on our lives, if you’ve been a mentor, a coach or instructor, you know how rewarding and fulfilling it is to be in that role. Today, I get the opportunity to talk with Evan Johnsen, the Vice President of Programs and Development at First Tee Greater Seattle and get to learn about how he uses his superpower to inspire and empower young people through the game of golf. As someone who has played a variety of sports throughout my life, as well as coached youth sports for 14 seasons across four different sports, I know the demand, the opportunities, and the rewards of sports both as a player and as a coach. In this conversation, you can tell Evan brings a lot of intention, purpose, and meaning to his craft and it’s the interaction with the young people and other coaches that fills him up. As a coach of youth and manager of adults, Evan shared some wisdom he’s learned along his journey. In this episode, Evan answers the following questions: ▶️ What’s important in coaching youth sports? ▶️ How do you make an impact in the lives of young people? ▶️ How do you connect with kids? ▶️ How do you teach life lessons through sports? My favorite quote from the episode: “They won’t care what you know until they know you care.” Whether you are coaching youth sports, managing a team, or being a friend, the role of empathy in amplifying the impact you want to have is critical to your success. And sometimes, their success too. Resources mentioned in the episode: ▶️ Evan’s email: evan@thefirstteeseattle.org ▶️ Evan on Instagram: coach_evan ▶️ First Tee Greater Seattle: www.firstteeseattle.org ▶️ First Tee National: www.firsttee.org ▶️ Chambers Bay Solstice Fundraiser for First Tee Seattle: ✨ Support Evan: https://tinyurl.com/Evan-Solstice ✨ Support Roger: https://tinyurl.com/Roger-Solstice Chapters 0:00 Intro & Welcome 4:38 First Tee Greater Seattle 5:46 Best Sport for Life Lessons 7:58 Chambers Bay Solstice Event for First Tee 12:47 What or Who Inspired Evan's Superpower 17:32: Role of Curiosity in Evan's Superpower 20:49 Learn to Laugh at Adversity 21:32 Performance Equals Skill Minus Interferences 23:10 Relationship between Joy and Superpower 26:12 Bill Wright Golf Complex and Community 30:32 What Do You Know To Be True? 34:38: Lightning Round Video in this episode used by permission from First Tee Greater Seattle. Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com

What do we know about joy? What sparks joy? What sustains joy? And how do you access it when you need it most? We’re halfway through season 2, the season of joy, and I thought now, especially now, it would be a good time to refresh and reflect on some of the learnings from the first half of this season. The first place I wanted to start the reflection on is what we can do to stop the collective amygdala hijack that is going on and create more space for joy. I have heard from many people that Joy feels elusive right now, and this was a hot topic in a several episodes this season so far, so I want to start this look back by addressing what we can do to open up more possibilities for joy in our lives – right now. We start the reflection with some ideas that Dr. Adam Dorsay shared about the 3 things anyone can do to create more space for joy. I love how simple and accessible these steps are that Dr Adam shared with us.  And it should be no surprise that a couple of other guests have had perspectives on laughter, appreciation, and creating. We hear from Brain Health expert Dr. Krystal Culler, Seattle sportscaster Jen Mueller, and executive coach Nana Gyesie share their own perspectives for getting on the path to joy. Second, as I’ve been consuming a lot of information about joy, I’ve noticed that Joy and Happiness to be used interchangeably and in contrast between psychologists, neuroscientists, and other experts. However, our guests have been consistent in their understanding of the difference between joy and happiness in the relationships with their superpowers.  Purpose expert, Anna Hall, and executive coach, Nana Gyesie share their perspectives on the difference between joy and happiness. And since words matter, this feels especially important to get clear on our definition of joy. The third area of reflection is on how to access joy and build a joy practice so that we are able to be more joyful and resilient towards adversity. And when we’re more resilient and joyful, we’re able to help others do the same. For this section, we’re highlighting  💙 Anna Hall’s “4 ways to access joy” framework 💙 Communication Strategist and Curious Minds author Beth Collier on finding joy in and through our connections.  💙 Dr. Adam Dorsay shares his framework for finding vitality and joy in life  💙 Alex Cook shares how he find joy rooted in the purpose and meaning of his work. In this episode, we answer the following questions: ➡️How can we find joy now? ➡️What is the difference between joy and happiness? ➡️How do I create more vitality in my life? ➡️Does joy help us be more resilient? Sections / Reflections  1) Three Actions to Create Joy Now - with Dr. Adam Dorsay (Psychologist, “SuperPsyched” author and podcast host). Additional comments from Dr. Krystal Culler (Brain Health Expert), Jen Mueller (Seattle Sportscaster), and Nana Gyesie (Executive Coach) 2) Difference between Joy vs. Happiness with Anna Hall (Purpose & Joy Expert) and Nana Gyesie 3) Accessing Joy with Anna Hall, Beth Collier (Curious Minds Substack author), Alex Cook (“You Are Loved” Muralist), and Dr. Adam Dorsay, Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where Roger Kastner speaks with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For over 25 years, Roger has been working with leaders and teams to co-create pathways to becoming better versions of themselves. This podcast series and his writing on Substack, Roger gets to live into his values of clarity, co-crea

Artist and “You Are Loved” muralist Alex Cook joins the conversation to share his superpower of emotional honesty and how the question, “is it true?” helps guide his art, his voice, and his decisions. A couple of episodes ago, Dr. Adam Dorsay recommended that to deal with an overwhelming sense of stress and anxiety, we should create more than we should consume. That got me thinking about what motivates a creator and artist to put their heart into their work, and then put their work out there.  I wanted to learn more so I sat down with muralist, musician, and author, Alex Cook, to learn about what motivates his art. Alex shares “the best art comes from a place of telling the truth,” and then he goes on to demonstrate that level of emotional honesty, vulnerability, and sincerity throughout the conversation. From considering what others think of his art projects to finding the limitations of being honest, Alex shows up as someone who has thought long and hard about emotional honesty and lives by the principles he has created for himself.  In this episode, Alex answers the following questions: - What motivates an artist? - How to be honest? - What is emotional honesty? - How to live with integrity? In the conversation, when asked about the relationship between his superpower and joy, Alex shares, “the most joyful thing is to do the work you’re here to do.” From my little “me-search” project here I call a podcast, I know 43 guests so far who would whole-heartedly agree with him.   Resources mentioned in the episode:  ▶️ Alex Cook’s Website: https://www.stonebalancer.com/ ▶️Alex’s “You Are Loved” Murals: Using  https://www.youarelovedmurals.com/ ▶️Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stonebalancerart Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.  For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/  "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/ Keywords #honesty #emotionalhonesty #art #motivation #YouAreLoved

Have you ever wondered what makes deeply curious people so curious? Are they trying to discover some untold truth, are they looking for that dopamine rush of surprise, or are they compelled to answer the question, “Why is that?” If you are curious about curiosity, you are going to love this conversation. I wanted to better understand what makes a deeply curious mind tick, so I reached out to the author of the Curious Mind Substack newsletter, Beth Collier to learn more. Beth is a communications expert and runs her own consulting firm, and it’s her writing that really caught my attention. Every Friday she drops a new Substack post that is a masterclass in that topic. Beth makes the interesting fascinating, usually with more turns than Lombard Street in San Francisco, and always unearthing some new angle or fact that most people are learning for the first time. In this conversation, she shares what she’s discovered and learned: ✨ Many of those quotes you see from famous people on LinkedIn, Twitter, and on PowerPoint slides: they didn’t say them ✨ Imposter Syndrome is a “garbage construct” ✨ Being curious requires you to have a mindset of being open to what you don’t know, which can be hard because our brain craves certainty Each article is a journey into the unfolding story, that sometimes results in joy, and sometimes ends in disappointment. But the path she takes is always in pursuit of the truth. The three things I learned from our conversation: 1. Those famous people you are quoting MAY have never said what you think they said. 2. Imposter Syndrome has its roots in a misogynist past that tried to explain why something should be based on what it has always been. 3. Curiosity is about trying to uncover the truth, and sometimes ends in joy and sometimes ends in disappointment. In this episode, Beth answers the following questions: - What does it mean to be curious? - What is the real meaning of curiosity?? - What are the benefits of curiosity? - How can I foster curiosity in myself? Resources mentioned in the episode: ➡️Beth’s company: https://www.beth-collier.com/ ➡️Beth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethccollier/ ➡️Beth’s Substack “Curious Minds”: https://bethcollier.substack.com/ ➡️WDYKTBT Episode with Roger interviews his "rather be mudwrestling" mom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yootEWoVjyo&list=PLbWfh34FP_dUcAaCrI31z00_fLdphi6b7&index=19 Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.   For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/  "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

What if gratitude could change the way you see everything: your work, your relationships, even yourself? In this powerful and timely conversation, we’re joined by Gratitude Ambassador Kevin Monroe, who reminds us that gratitude isn't just a nice idea, it's a transformational force that can shift our entire perspective…if we let it. Kevin guides us through four unique dimensions of gratitude: 1️⃣ The joy of receiving gratitude 2️⃣ The warmth of expressing it 3️⃣ The inspiration of witnessing it 4️⃣ And most surprisingly: the healing power of giving gratitude to ourselves Yes, self-gratitude. And if that idea makes you pause…you're not alone. We explore why this often-overlooked form of gratitude might be the one we need most, especially during challenging seasons. Whether you’re a leader, a coach, or someone simply craving more joy and connection in your life, this episode offers fresh insight and grounded practices to help you unlock the power and potential of gratitude. You’ll hear answers to questions like: ✅ What does true gratitude look and feel like? ✅ How can you create more gratitude at work and at home? ✅ What’s the impact of expressing gratitude to yourself? ✅ And how do we bring more of it into everyday life? Resources mentioned in the episode: ▶️ Kevin Monroe Gratitude Consulting  ▶️ I’m Grateful For You cards:  ▶️ Book: “The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis ▶️ Video: “A Good Day” by Brother David Steindl-Rast Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.  For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to:  https://WhatDoYouKnowToBeTrue.com "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/ Keywords #gratitude #Appreciation #YouMatter #Leadership

On a podcast that talks a lot about thriving, what do we talk about when people are struggling with surviving? It feels like a break-glass in case of emergency moment where many high-performing, high-agency, purpose-driven, resilient people are feeling overwhelmed, they’re unable to access joy, and they’re tapping out. Whether it’s the move towards authoritarian governments, the worsening climate crisis, the state of the economy, the move away from social justice and increasing divide between ultra-wealthy and shrinking middle class, there’s enough to fill the day with doomscrolling and naval-gazing. We rely on these paragons of resilience in moments like these, but they are getting caught up in this collective amygdala hijack moment too. You can’t change it or actively resist it by staring at a screen; you can’t lift others up by languishing in your threat response. But here’s the thing: You can change it by connecting with yourself in meaning for ways. Since my purpose is to help others unlock their possibilities, I felt the need to speak with someone who can provide powerful guidance and tools to unlock their collective amygdala hijack, and Dr. Adam Dorsay answered the call. Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and executive coach based in Silicon Valley who works with high-performers and professional athletes. Dr. Adam is the host of the award-winning podcast, SuperPsyched. He’s given two highly regarded TEDx Talks and he recently published the bestselling book, “Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love.” Dr. Adam’s superpower is connections, and the first type of connection he shines a light on is connection with oneself. In this conversation, Dr. Adam shares powerful tools for re-connecting with oneself to not only stop the amygdala hijack, but more importantly find balance, find vitality and meaning in life, and get back to thriving. In this episode, Dr. Adam answers the following questions: - How do I stop feeling anxious and overwhelmed? - How do I find more vitality and meaning in like? - How can I help someone who is anxious? - How does my creativity help me with my anxiety? Resources mentioned in the episode: -  Dr. Adam Dorsay: https://dradamdorsay.com/ - Book: “Super Psyched” - Podcast: SuperPsyched - Jess Brain: https://www.thebrainbar.com/  Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/     "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/ Keywords #thriving #creator #ConnectiontoYourself

How often do you think about brain health?  Cognitive performance and brain health are critical our ability to make meaningful impact in the world, but for the leaders, coaches, and colleagues who work hard to develop their talents to live into their potential and possible self, brain health might be something that’s overlooked. Several of my previous guests have talked about how the brain works and have shared the mindfulness practices they perform so that they can show up and attend to their most important work. But we haven’t spent much time on what it takes to ensure our beautiful brains stay healthy and we haven’t talked about the risk of burnout  That made me curious to learn more about the relationship between our pursuit for potential and our physical, mental, and emotional health, so I sat down with Dr. Krystal Culler, to learn more about the what we can do to nurture a healthy brain and improve our cognitive performance. Krystal is a great resource to talk about brain health with. Not only does she hold a doctorate in Behavioral Health, she is the founder of the Virtual Brain Health Center and the co-host of the “Let’s Talk Brain Health” podcast. Moreover, she’s had her own challenges with brain health and experienced burnout, so this isn’t just academic for her. It’s personal. In this episode, Krystal answers the following questions:  - How can I improve my brain performance?  - What affects brain performance?  - When should I worry about brain health?  - What causes burnout? My favorite quote from the episode: “I can’t do well if I’m not taking care of myself well enough to do the work.”     In response to something Krystal said, I refute the old adage of “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life,” as being not only untrue, it’s quite the opposite. And this is where Krystal changed my perspective on the topic of burnout.  I had thought burnout was from working hard in an area that wasn’t aligning one’s superpower and purpose. Krystal corrected that assumption, saying burnout can happen when you are living into your purpose but not balancing physical, mental, and emotional well-being practices into your schedule. Resources mentioned in the episode: - Virtual Brain Health Center: https://virtualbrainhealthcenter.com/  - Let’s Talk Brain Health podcast: https://podcast.virtualbrainhealthcenter.com/ - Substack Newsletter: https://drkrystallculler.substack.com/  Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.  "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.  For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/  "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/ #BrainHealth #BrainPerformance #CognitivePerformance #Wellbeing 

For Life Coach and Public Speaker, Clayton Kirkland, being a Happiness Hero means helping others explore their happiness, and it means understanding his own relationship with joy and happiness. In the 2nd season of the What Do You Know To Be True? podcast we’re exploring the role of joy in finding one’s superpower and living into one’s possible self or potential, so I wanted to learn more from Clayton about what he knows to bring true happiness for himself and how he helps others find it too. Clayton shares many of the lessons from his award-winning book, “Happiness Trek: 200 Lessons for Happiness,” and what stuck out for me the most was how much happiness is created by being in relations with and creating happiness for others. I had this old notion that only we can create our own happiness, we alone are responsible for our own level of happiness, but Clayton challenges that idea. He also shares his Happiness Scale, like the Pain Scale a doctor uses in pain management, but the opposite of Happiness is not the absence of happiness, it’s suffering. And this is where it gets interesting. As a Buddhist, Clayton knows one of the Four Noble Truths of the Buddha is ‘life is suffering,’ and happiness is what alleviates suffering. Full circle, if you want to help someone experience more happiness, relieving their suffering is a great place to start. In this episode, Clayton answers the following questions: - How to create more happiness for myself? - What is the difference between joy and happiness? - What are the keys to happiness? - How to alleviate suffering? My favorite quote from the episode: “I give myself permission to be human, everyday.” Clayton shares this as part of his daily mantra, and what this does is opens Clayton to welcome more grace and acceptance into his day for himself. What is possible if we applied this for ourselves? Resources mentioned in the episode: - Clayton’s Website: https://www.happinesstrek.com/ - Clayton’s Book: Happiness Trek: 200 Lessons For Happiness Chapters 0:00 Intro and Welcome 4:21 Difference between Joy & Happiness 10:32 Importance of Bringing Happiness to Others 14:15 The Happiness Scale 17:11 How Much Suffering Do We Create Ourselves? 21:25 Admiring Vulnerability and Adaptability 22:38 Relationship between Vulnerability and Happiness 24:50 Inspiration to be a Happiness Hero 26:09 Framework for being a Happiness Hero 27:21 Relationship between your Purpose and Superpower 29:01 Superpower Impact on Clayton 33:29 What’s true about Happiness? 35:14 Lightning Round   Videos in this episode are from Blue Bird, cottonbro studio, olia danilevich, Pavel Danilyuk, Edmond Dantes, Suzy Hazelwood, Ron Lach, Max Medyk, Pressmaster, Danik Prihodko, August de Richelieu, RDNE Stock Project, Antoni Shkraba, Yaroslav Shuraev, Ketut Subiyanto,  Martina Tomšič, Pat Whelen, Matilda Wormwood Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to:  https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/   "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamis

In this conversation, Public Speaking Coach Kristin Link shares her superpower of helping leaders learn how to tell impactful stories. Whether it’s giving a speech or speaking up in a meeting, Kristin says, speaking with impact is more important than speaking with perfection. And it’s by telling stories that we have impact through connecting with our audience’s hearts and minds. So, what holds us back?  What stops us from getting on stage or speaking up in the meeting? It’s a limiting belief we tell ourselves that we need to be perfect. And it’s also the fear. The fear of not being perfect or saying something that will proves what our internal saboteurs have been saying all along: we don’t belong here. Well, there’s a reason the majority of us get invited on stage or are in the conference room, and Kristin has been proving it for over two decades with the people she coaches, from with Silicon Valley technology leaders, to TEDx speakers, and everyday professionals. Kristin shares two simple frameworks with us, one for how to build our speech, the second for how to focus on the audience. They are simple because Kristin stresses that simpler is better. Simple is comfortable, confident, and impactful. In this episode, Kristin answers the following questions: - How to tell an impactful story? - How to be a better public speaker? - How does a Public Speaking Coach help? - What are storytelling techniques to telling an impactful story? My favorite quote from the episode: “Impact not perfection.” This speaks to me because many of us start with the idea we have to be perfect, and that is not the case. The beginning of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 speech at the Lincoln Memorial was not stirring the crowd, in fact, it was moving some to leave. It wasn’t until Mahalia Jackson, standing a few steps below the podium, shouted out “Tell them about the dream, Martin.” And you know the rest.  What I know to be true about the episode:  Our biggest barrier is our ego, and Kristin’s stories just illuminate this even more. Limiting beliefs, fear of other people’s opinions, past experiences believed to be a predictor of future performance. Toxic mental sludge. What I learned from the episode: Kristin shares that what gives her the most joy is not seeing a leader on stage crushing it, but instead, it’s that same leader months prior who was paralyzed with fear and ready to make a career-limited move and not get on that stage. It’s her ability to move her clients from fear and into experimentation that is the biggest moment of joy. Resources in the episode: -  Kristin’s company – Link Coaching: https://kristinlinkcoaching.com/ Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, click here:  "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/ #publicspeaking #publicspeakingcoaching #coaching #impact #joy

What gets in your way when trying to use your superpower? If you are like most people I talk with, your response is, “Myself.” Overcoming yourself requires awareness of what is holding you back from your best self. Maybe it's your programing, the negative experiences and trauma you've experienced, and our liberation comes from doing the work. But how? For Nana Gyesie, the answers lie in many paths, and all those paths start with mindful awareness and our innate intuitive intelligence. Nana is a Leadership and Life Coach with INNER MILEAGE Coaching, a mindfulness teacher, a yoga instructor, a photographer, and a practicing Buddhist. Nana sees the world and his experiences through the lens of his own acceptance of things as they are, which gives him the ability to choose something different. And since we live in a time of tumultuous and exponential change, where we are seemingly turning from one existential crisis to another, Nana believes it’s critical for our future flourishing and thriving to be able to bring our humanity forward in order to collectively address the very real challenges ahead of us. We can create the future we want only when we have done the work of overcoming ourselves and overcoming our past, individually and collectively. In this episode, Nana answers the following questions: - How to accept the way things are? - How to get out of my own away? - How to have more awareness and mindfulness? - What does the Buddha say about joy? My favorite quote from the episode: “The real joy is in seeing things as they are and accepting things as they are. In accepting things as they there, there’s a realization of your power and efficacy to choose differently.” I have never liked the word “surrender.” It feels like giving your power away. And yet, Nana suggests the opposite. That is, by accepting the way things are, (i.e., surrendering), you increase your power to choose something different. What I know to be true about the episode: I know Nana’s wisdom does not come easily, he’s done and continues to put in the work to overcome his programing and tap into his intuitive intelligence. For that I am grateful that his superpower, purpose, and joy all lead him to share with us the knowledge and wisdom his does in this conversation. What I learned from the episode: Besides not remembering yet how to pronounce “Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,” (Sorry, Rick!), I really appreciate something Nana said in the episode: “When one moves away from self-judgment to compassion, one is overcoming one’s programming.” As is often said, “the past is never in the past,” Nana suggests that self-compassion is a way for us to overcome ourselves. Resources mentioned in the episode: - Nana’s company: INNER MILEAGE Coaching https://www.innermileage.com/ Keywords #Awareness #Compassion #Joy #getoutofyourownway Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/  "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Ever wonder how to not just experience joy, but to tap into the power of joy to accelerate the impact of your superpower? I was talking with a friend recently who shared how elusive joy feels right now. That got me thinking about my belief that joy is not just an outcome of us using our superpower to create meaningful impact, but I also believe joy is a motivator to use our superpower. And if it joy is elusive, does that make it harder to use our superpower, or does that mean our superpowers are getting blocked from creating joy? So, I wanted to talk with someone who knows a lot about joy and the role it plays in our purpose and potential. Anna Hall is a purpose guide, the founder of The Purpose Equation, and the Chief Culture and Community Officer for Front Porch, a not-for-profit organization that services the older adult population. Anna has been studying purpose and joy for over 20 years and she is exactly the person I wanted to talk with to learn more about joy – not just as an outcome of a positive experience, but about the power that joy can give us to live into our strengths, our purpose, and our potential. Anna even shares with us the four ways that we can access joy whenever we want it or whenever we need it. This is a timely conversation, because yes, while there is a lot going on in the world and in our communities today. And joy is not just a counterbalance, it can be the fuel for the positive changes we want to make in our world. In this episode, Anna answers the following questions: - How do I find joy? - How do you generate joy? - How do people find joy in life? - How to hold joy and grief at the same time? My favorite quote from the episode: “Joy is a reflection of other people’s values.” Lately, I’ve enjoyed asking people, “what’s sparking joy for you?” and hearing their response. What I did not know was that they we’re dropping cues as to what their values are. I should be paying more attention! What I know to be true about the episode: I am very excited to share this episode early in the journey into better understanding the role of joy in our superpowers and our potential. Of course, Anna illuminates the topic of joy, as she is the beacon of light for purpose, meaning, and joy. What I learned from the episode: Anna’s four ways to access joy and that synergy is the element I need to recharge my joyfuel tanks. Resources mentioned in the episode: - Anna’s Company: https://ThePurposeEquation.com Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://WhatDoYouKnowToBeTrue.com "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Coaches, consultants, and leaders know the power of asking questions in order to find the next step in unlocking a barrier or solving a problem. For Garin Rouch, asking the right questions is a superpower, one with a lot of consequences, since he's building better workplaces where hopefully people can thrive. Garin Rouch is an Organization Development expert with over 25 years of experience, working with leaders and teams to unlock the barriers that prevent higher performance. Garin is also the Co-Founder of Distinction Consulting and he’s the co-host of the OrgDev Podcast, both with his business partner, Dani Bacon. One of the things he’s learned in that time is the best solutions come from within those organizations by the people closest to the problems, and tapping into their sense of agency and ownership to develop and implement solutions. I’m curious to learn more about the role of joy in achieving our potential, and in each episode of season 2, we are diving into joy. And Garin is great in getting out of his comfort zone here to share his satisfaction, or joy, with creating workplaces that thrive. Garin is quick to point out the value in being an effective consultant is not in having the right answers, it’s in asking the right questions.  In this episode, Garin answers the following questions: - How do I become a better consultant? - How do you stand out in consulting? - How to create better workplaces? - What is Organization Development? My favorite quote from the episode: “If I had one wish for organizations, it’s just slow down.” This resonated deeply with me, and I want to make it more personal: leaders, slow down. Mistakes were never made by going too slow, but by going to fast. And as Ferris Buehler said, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." What I know to be true about the episode: Garin is a voracious learner. He consumes a lot of Org Dev, teaming, neuroscience, an leadership content. If there’s ever an Org Dev pub trivia night, I want Garin on my team. What I learned from the episode: I am reminded how grateful I am to be able to connect with people like Garin from around the world who are working on similar efforts, with the purpose to improve the conditions of workplaces so people can thrive and flourish.  Resources mentioned in the episode: -  Consulting firm Garin co-founded: Distinction http://www.distinction.live - Org Dev Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@distinctionconsulting - Book: “Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership” by Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth: https://bookshop.org/p/books/polarity-intelligence-the-missing-logic-in-leadership-tracy-christopherson/19948202?ean=9781636981888 - Podcast: “The Ready” https://www.youtube.com/@the-ready Keywords #BetterWorkplaces #AskQuestions #OrganizationDevelopment Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/ "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-la

What do you know to be true about joy? What is the relationship between your superpower and joy? What is the role of Joy in achieving your potential? I’m curious to learn more about the role of joy in achieving our potential, and so in season 2 of the What Do You Know To Be True? podcast, we are diving into joy. Each What Do You Know To Be True? episode is an opportunity to learn from and get inspired by our guests, who are everyday people with extraordinary talents, making meaningful impact in their communities. As we explore their experiences with their superpowers, the goal is to learn how we can live more authentically into our own superpowers, and better understand how we can achieve our potential. In season 1 we learned about the role of Purpose as a source for meaning and as a North Star for living into our potential. In season 2, our guests are sharing what they know to be true about joy. Music in this episode created by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superpower, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info, go to:  https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/ "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/ ABOUT THE PODCAST Charting a path to unlocking one's potential starts with a deeper understanding of one’s superpower and how to make a meaningful impact in service of others. In these conversations, Roger Kastner seeks to discover more about our guests' path to purpose and unlocking potential by exploring their journey from developing their extraordinary talent to creating meaningful impact for others. The goal of these conversations is not to try to emulate it or “hack” our way to a new talent. Instead, these conversations are to inspire you to think deeply about how to create positive impact in service of others. This podcast is for anyone who works with other people to unlock their challenges and achieve more. Our audience thinks deeply about their work, the space they hold, and the positive impact it brings to others. Our guests bring humility, insights, gratitude, and humor as they delve deep into their experiences and share their wisdom. They are everyday people, with extraordinary talent, who have made a meaningful impact.

As a leader, coach or mentor, our role is to help others find their voice and tell their story. Of course we want to improve our abilities to do this for our people, so I reached out to a professional sports broadcaster and storyteller, Jen Mueller, to learn how she has honed her craft. Today’s guest is one of those amazing storytellers. I’m grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Jen Mueller and learn more about her extraordinary talent of empowering others to own their voice. Jen is well known for her sidelines reporting and post-game interviews with the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners. Jen frequently interviews athletes right after they made the game winning play and when they’ve made a mistake to lose a game. And she doesn’t shy away from asking the difficult questions, not only because that’s her job, but because the athletes and coaches want the opportunity to answer those questions.  Off the field, Jen is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and content creator, sharing valuable insights from her experiences in sports and beyond. In this episode, Jen answers the following questions: - How do you help someone to tell their story? - How do you get someone to tell their story? - What does it mean to have your own voice? - What does it mean to own your own story? My favorite quote from the episode: “Open-end questions create confusion.” In coaching and consulting, we’re told to ask open-ended questions, so hearing this perspective was really valuable. The context of a coaching or consulting conversation is much different than a news interview, but I had not thought about open-ended questions like this before. What I know to be true about the episode: Jen is a pro. I love how well thought-out and planful her strategies and tactics are, and how she bakes in contingency and flexibility into her frameworks to reflect the rapidly-changing nature of sports. What I learned from the episode: Jen shared two great frameworks. The first is about the relationship-building power of saying “Hello” and how simple it is as a precursor to a deepening of trust. The second framework is how she identifies and nurtures questions through the day, the week, and a season. Resources mentioned in the episode: -  Jen’s company: Talk Sporty To Me Keywords #OwnYouVoice #Storytelling #SportsBroadcaster #Empathy #Curiosity #Connection Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/  "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Why do we travel? Do we travel to see some sights, check off a bucket list item, immerse ourselves into a new culture or glam up our social media feeds? I was curious about this so I asked my friend, Steve Smith. Steve is a travel expert and tour guide and has spent almost 40 years with the Rick Steves travel company. He’s the author of the France travel guides published by Rick Steves. They’ve sold more travel books than all travel books combined. Steve spends a third of his time in France updating the guides and leading tours, and Steve also leads trips to Guatemala. I took my curiosity to Steve and asked him why we travel, and why he has spent most of his life inspiring others to experience the world. And the answer might not be in a destination, or in a travel book. Steve speaks fondly of his friend, Rick Steves, the founder of Rick Steves’ Europe travel company. They both speak of travel as a political act. Rick stated his goal is to get out of your comfort zone, increase your empathy with the other 96% of the world, and bring home the greatest of all souvenirs, a broader perspective. In this episode, Steve answers the following questions: - Why do we travel? - Why is traveling important in life? - How can we experience the world in a positive way? - Why do I feel so alive when I travel? My favorite quote from the episode: “But you can’t get that experience on your couch.” What I know to be true about the episode: I was recently listening to the song “Rejoice” by U2 which part of the chorus is “I can’t change the world, but I can change the world in me.” This seems to be central to Steve’s superpower of Inspire to Experience. What I learned from the episode: Aviation only accounts for 2% of greenhouse gases. I was surprised that number was that low, and Steve made me think differently about the opportunity costs of not travelling…plus still burning fossil fuels while staying home. Resources mentioned in the episode: -  Rick Steves’ Europe  - Global Visionaries – youth leadership development organization  - Steve's annual trip to Guatemala: Experience Guatemala - Rick Steves’ Hope and Hunger show:  - Book: “Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before” by Tony Horwitz Keywords #Travel #ConsciousTravel #Experience Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/ "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/ 

Have you ever been stuck between two options, only to find a better option is the third option? And of course, you’ve found the truth in between two very different renditions of the same event. That space in between or unseen just beyond two options is the space of integration – and it can only be found if you are looking for it. Executive Coach and Organization Development Consultant, Asli Aker is a master at being aware of and identifying the integrative space between two seemingly opposite things. Some refer to this as polarity management, but that sounds like a technique. For Asli, it’s a way of life. A way of being. ***True Snacks is a bite-sized learning excerpt from the full What Do You Know To Be True? podcast episode. To watch the full episode with Asli, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuFN-bxrXO8&list=PLbWfh34FP_dUcAaCrI31z00_fLdphi6b7&index=10 *** Asli gracefully moves in the spaces between opposites to help her clients find the integration space that’s right for them. It even shows up in how she talks about awareness. She eloquently weaves the warp and woof of polarities into a tapestry of integration – a space that feels holistic, safe, and true. In this conversation, you will find out the true meaning of her name, “authentic,” and that she was born into this superhero power of finding that integrative space between two opposites. In this episode, Asli answers the following questions: • What do we mean by awareness? • What is the real meaning of awareness? • What is polarity management? • What is the role of energy in polarity management? My favorite quote from the episode: “Imagine what you can accomplish when you’re more alive.” What I know to be true about the episode: I am in awe of how smoothly and effortlessly Asli weaves polarities into the conversation, into sentence after sentence. Not as a way of calling attention to the opposites, but instead to occupy the space in between them. What I learned from the episode: A lot about polarity management, including that it’s a misnomer. Perhaps it should be called “integration management,” since that’s the end goal Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at the episode website: - Asli’s company, Niches Coaching and Consulting If you like the conversation, please share this episode with one other person. Thank you! Chapters Keywords #PolarityManagement, #Awareness, #AchievingMore Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info, go to:  https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/ 

How can an Introvert build the confidence to get what they want? Whether it's speaking up in meetings, stepping on stage to give a presentation, or advocating for themselves, how does an introvert push past their discomfort to achieve their goals?  As a Career strategist, and a pioneer in the popular introvert literature, including her book, “Self-Promotion for Introverts®” and her articles in the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, Nancy has been helping Introverts stand up and shine for a long time. Nancy joins us to share her superpower—helping introverts master self-promotion, and in doing so, she emphasizes a familiar set of themes we’ve heard in many of these conversations, and that’s: curiosity, empathy, and connection. To complement those themes, Nancy also provides a framework for introverts to have more confidence in getting more of what they want in life. And for you extroverts, don’t worry, there's something here for you too. While Nancy’s superpower is focused on introverts, extroverts can benefit from Nancy’s framework as well. In this episode, Nancy answers the following questions: - How to help introverts with self-promotion? - How do I advocate for myself as an introvert? - Why do introverts have a hard time expressing themselves? - How extroverts get in the way of the strengths of introverts? My favorite quote from the episode: "Let's get the word out there while remaining authentic." I love the tension and space behind this statement. There doesn't need to be a contradiction between bold and honest, or loud and authentic.   What I know to be true about the episode: Nancy made me appreciate how there are consistent themes I’m hearing from guests about what helps them live into their superpowers, and it’s curiosity, empathy, and being present.  What I learned from the episode: While the framework was created to help introvert self-promote, it’s also a good framework for extraverts when they want to make authentic connections. It is in the process of slowing down, listening, and finding a point of commonality to build from that is key to creating authentic creations. Resources mentioned in the episode: -  Nancy’s website: https://NancyAncowitz.com  #SelfPromotionForIntroverts #AuthenticConnections #Authenticity Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to:  https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/ "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

What do you do when you cannot find a community that serves your needs?  If you are Michaela Corning, you create it.  As an entrepreneur, an outgoing sales person, an amplifier, a woman, and a Muslim, Michaela found herself in the middle of an “intersectionality twister” game in workplaces that were not safe for her and she could not find the community that she envisioned. One that provided regenerative well-being and joy for her and other Muslim women.  So in 2021, she created Barakah Beauty Collective – the first women only salon and boutique in Seattle focused on uplifting Muslim women economically, spiritually, and physically.  ***True Snacks is a bite-sized learning excerpt from the full What Do You Know To Be True? podcast episode. To watch the full episode with Michaela, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HO_xHrIzWM&list=PLbWfh34FP_dWsmhLMNNz6IPXanydwpH-U&index=6  *** With love, business smarts, and a boatload of hard work and perseverance, Barakah Beauty Collective is thriving.  And she has built something that is serving the needs of Muslim and non-Muslim woman, and inspiring the next generation of Muslim girls to dream and achieve bigger.  In this episode, Michaela answers the following questions:   - How to build community?   - How to build community where one does not exist?   - What is modest fashion?   - Is it necessary to have a cat to make a video go viral? My favorite quote from the episode: “If it’s going to focus on serving the needs of the community, then it needs to reflect the community it’s in and what they need, right? That’s a ‘duh.’”  What I know to be true about the episode:  Michaela is an inspiration. She is the change she wants to see in the world. What I learned from the episode:  A good friend, Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan, just shared with me the idea that whatever you have been told that you are too much of, or too little, that thing you are “not the right amount of” is your superpower and your strength, and you need to find the place where that can shine. Michaela is proof positive of that. Resources mentioned in the episode: - Michaela’s Modest Fashion Company: https://michaelacorning.com/  - Barakah Beauty Collective: https://barakahbeautycollective.com/   Keywords #Community #Community Building #How to build a community, Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.  For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/ or https://www.youtube.com/@WDYKTBT?sub_confirmation=1  "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Starting your own solopreneur business would be easier if you had a coach on your side.    Someone who brings empathy and experience to show you the ropes, know what you are going through, and can name when fear, uncertainty, and doubt rear their ugly head and get in your way of success. Years ago, Liz Steblay left a successful career at a well known consulting firm to go out on her own and start an independent consulting business because it was better for her family, and better on her terms. Then she started two businesses tailored to helping solopreneurs (ProKo and Professional Independent Consultant of America). Liz know a thing or two about helping launch solopreneurs.  But early in her career, Liz was told that empathy and emotions in the office was a sign of weakness.  Now she knows empathy is a superpower, her superpower, and it’s what she brings to support thousands of independent, solopreneur business owners through her firm, her workshops, and now her book, “Succeeding as a Solopreneurs."  In this episode, Liz answers the following questions:  - What does it mean to be a solopreneur?  - What is the difference between an entrepreneur and a solopreneur?  - What does it take to be a solopreneur?  - What do Solopreneurs struggle with? My favorite quote from the episode: “Oh no, people need a lot of inspiration!”    It’s not what Liz says, but the conviction with which she says it that is convincing. And to combat the FUD monster (fear, uncertainty, and doubt), I can appreciate the strength of the required inspiration. What I know to be true about the episode:  Liz is amazing in how she shares her experience from a single mom starting her own independent consulting company, to creating a firm for other independent consultants, to creating another firm that focuses on equipping solopreneurs. In plain speak and a no nonsense approach, Liz has got you covered. What I learned from the episode: More of a reminder – there’s always someone who has gone up the path before you, and who is willing to reach back and tell you what you need to know. You just need to know how to ask for that help!  Resources mentioned in the episode:  - Liz’ website to all the things: Six Keys  - PICA – Professional Independent Consultants of America  - Books “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey  - Book: “Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership” by Joseph Jaworski  Keywords #Soloprenuer #StartingABusiness #Emapthy Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.  For more info go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/ "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-l

Storytelling in business has been a hot topic for quite some time, but crafting a strategic narrative is a newer concept, one that our guest, Guillaume Wiatr, knows a lot about. What’s the difference between a story and a narrative?  As Guillaume shares with us, the old question of the glass half full or half empty can be instructive. The glass itself is the story, your perspective on its disposition is the narrative.  ***True Snacks is a bite-sized learning excerpt from the full What Do You Know To Be True? podcast episode. To listen to the full episode click here: *** In this conversation, Guillaume helps me understand the difference between a story and narrative, and how the process is both a decluttering of noise, and a creating of clarity.     Guillaume also gives a glimpse of the actions he took to take control of the strategic narrative for his own company.  If someone were to ask me before this conversation what Guillaume does, I would have said that he helps entrepreneurs and business owners craft the story they tell about the why, how, and what they do. Problem is, that would have been wrong.  Guillaume is quick to use words like abundance, joy, and love, but is clear about how these things need to be applied in a systematic approach that produces money, for his clients and him.   He also says that for many new business owners, despite what Simon Sinak says, starting with why can be dangerous.    In this episode, Guillaume answers the following questions: · What is the difference between a story and narrative? · How is narrative used in business?  · What does narrative literally mean? · What are some common examples of narratives in business?  Links to resources mentioned in the episode:  - Guillaume’s company, Metahelm  If you like the conversation, please share this episode with one other person. Thank you! Music in this episode created by Ian Kastner.  "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose.   For more info and to subscribe to the podcast, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com  "What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/