What Do You Know To Be True?

Lisa Hallett, CEO of Wear Blue: Run to Remember, an endurance athlete, and a Gold Star spouse, explains why she believes "ordinary" is a superpower, and not a limitation. She shares how running became the way she processed grief after her husband’s, Captain John Hallett, death in Afghanistan, why community is where our strengths get reflected back to us, and why she's about to run 250 miles from New York City to Washington, D.C. with One Flag Forward, a joint mission with Team Red, White & Blue and Wear Blue honoring military service and sacrifice and sharing a message of stronger together. Key Takeaways • Ordinary is not a limitation, it's a starting point: Lisa Hallett argues that accepting "I'm just me" is what makes hard, extraordinary goals reachable. • Running became Lisa's way to process grief without losing herself to it: "I was not running from my grief, but I was running through my grief." • Superpowers are relational: they get named, reflected, and grown through community, not discovered alone. • One Flag Forward is a 250-mile, 5-day run from NYC to D.C. (Sept 12–16, 2026) where Wear Blue and Team RWB carry a single flag hand-to-hand. • Holding onto "receipts," memories of past hard things you've already survived, builds the foundation for the next hard thing. Questions This Episode Answers • Why did Lisa Hallett choose running as a form of remembrance? After her husband, Captain John Hallett, was killed in Afghanistan, running let her feel her grief without letting it consume her. She calls it running through grief, not from it. • What is One Flag Forward? A 250-mile, 5-day relay (Sept 12–16, 2026) where Wear Blue: Run to Remember and Team Red, White & Blue carry one American flag from New York City to Washington, D.C. • How can you find your superpower? Ask a good friend. Superpowers are usually easier for others to see in us than we can see in ourselves. • Why does Lisa Hallett call being ordinary a superpower? Because it strips away entitlement and comparison, and proves that meaningful, hard goals don't require exceptional resources, just the choice to keep showing up. • How does Lisa Hallett describe community building as a superpower? She says superpowers aren't discovered alone, they get developed in relationship with others. It’s the opportunity to have a mirror for ourselves as we be in service of something bigger than ourselves. Chapters 00:00 Path to Extraordinary Starts with Ordinary 1:14 Lisa Hallett Introduction 1:48 Why running, not another form of remembrance 4:31 One Flag Forward: 250 miles, NYC to D.C., and why now 5:39 Hallets Do Hard Things 6:23 The permission in being ordinary 8:08 We're worthy to not be defined by our most difficult moments 10:17 We blossom in the light of others 13:08 How community reflects our superpowers back to us 16:05 The small moments vs. the finish-line moments 22:03 What does Lisa want me to know about the Gold Star Family and Military community 23:13 The Superpower of being ordinary 27:43 Permission to be ordinary and accepting self 32:35 Ordinary proves potential 33:22 How Lisa learned anything is possible   Full transcript: [link — add once published] Resources Mentioned • Wear Blue: Run to Remember: https://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/ • One Flag Forward: Music in this episode by Amplify Music What Do You Know To Be True? is a personal development and leadership podcast capturing insights and experiences with people who've navigated their own reinvention, to be more aligned with their purpose and possibilities. Each conversation offers new perspectives and inspiration for your next move. Wherever you are on the reinvent yourself path, these conversations are for you. ➡️ For insights into each conversation, subscribe to the newsletter: https://rogerkastner.substack.com/ ➡️ Learn more about the conversations: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/ We're hosted by Roger Kastner and produced by Three Blue Pens. We're recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover more about the land you are on, go to https://native-land.ca #Ordinary #Grief #Superpowers #Running #Extraordinary #Communitybuilding #reinventyourself #LeadershipDevelopment #personaldevelopment #RogerKastner

To mark the third anniversary of What Do You Know To Be True?, host Roger Kastner answers the three questions he's asked most often: what his 80+ guests have in common, how to find your superpower, and how to reinvent yourself to align with your purpose.  Drawing on a conversation with leadership coach Joel Monk, Roger explains why most superpowers begin as an unmet need, then lays out a seven-part framework for reinvention built on purpose, joy, hope, adaptability, well-being, courage, and community. Key Takeaways • Empathy, curiosity, and connection show up across nearly every conversation about superpowers, a "power" only becomes a superpower once it's used in service of others. • In roughly nine out of ten conversations, a superpower traces back to an unmet need from earlier in a person's life. • Purpose gives a superpower its direction, but joy is what fuels people to keep using it. • Hope, using Charles R. Snyder's definition, means believing in your goals, your path, and your own agency to create change. • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs misses something: superpowers and reinvention only fully take shape in community, not in isolation. Questions This Episode Answers • What do the guests on What Do You Know To Be True? have in common? Across more than 80 conversations, empathy, curiosity, and connection are the throughline. Guests describe their superpower as something that only became a superpower once it moved from personal skill to service of other people. • How do you find your superpower? In most cases, a superpower starts as an unmet need from earlier in life. A person finds something that addresses that need, keeps doing it because it's healing, and it becomes a superpower once they start using it to help others. • How do you reinvent yourself to align with your purpose? Roger Kastner's framework points to seven building blocks: purpose, joy, hope, adaptability, well-being, courage, and community; with community as the piece most self-improvement models leave out. • What's the critique of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in this episode? Roger argues it's too focused on the self. Real growth and reinvention happen in relationship, with a team or a community, not alone. Chapters 0:00 Three Years of Conversations 1:11 The Common Thread of Superpowers 3:54 How to Discover Your Superpower 6:13 Aligning Work with Purpose 9:14 The Power of Community    ▶️ Full Transcript available here: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/video/your-superpowers-start-with-something-missing-roger-kastner-on-the-reinvent-yourself-framework Music in this episode by Amplify Music What Do You Know To Be True? is a personal development and leadership podcast capturing insights and experiences with people who've navigated their own reinvention, to be more aligned with their purpose and possibilities. Each conversation offers new perspectives and inspiration for your next move. Wherever you are on the reinvent yourself path, these conversations are for you. ➡️ For insights into each conversation, subscribe to the newsletter: https://rogerkastner.substack.com/  ➡️ To be in more conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@WDYKTBT?sub_confirmation=1  We're hosted by Roger Kastner and produced by Three Blue Pens. We're recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover more about the land you are on, go to https://native-land.ca  Keywords #Superpowers #reinventyourself #Purpose #howtofindyourpurpose #LeadershipDevelopment #personaldevelopment #RogerKastner

What if career reinvention is not one dramatic pivot but a practice you return to again and again? Most of us were sold a straighter story: climb the ladder, master the skill, and fulfillment waits at the top. But the skills we build today depreciate fast, and the ladder was designed for a world that no longer exists. Career strategist, learning designer, and founder of "Work, Rewritten", Sam Alvita joins Roger Kastner to explore what replaces that old map: a portfolio career built from personal brands, side projects, and collaborations, not a single job title. Their conversation reaches into career identity, leadership development, and personal development, and what it actually takes to unlearn the stories that keep high achievers stuck. Sam names what has changed under our feet: the skills college graduates build today may last six months to two and a half years. In place of the straight-line ladder she offers a different image, a web of work, where the most successful people diversify their footprint rather than handing all their power to one employer. The conversation moves through the learn, unlearn, relearn discipline, why AI is acting as a great equalizer in the executive room, and the Navy SEAL principle that the most senior person in the room speaks last. Sam and Roger explore how real team building works when leaders are measured by how well they skill the people around them. By the end, you will leave with a reframe you can act on: simplicity is not the same as ease. A marathon is a series of bite-sized steps, and so is reinvention. If you have been waiting for the single bold move that changes everything, this conversation is the invitation to trade that myth for a practice you can return to again and again. In this episode, Sam answers the following questions: - How to reinvent my career? - How do I prepare to change careers? - What makes for great teams? - What is the learn, unlearn, and relearn cycle?   Resources mentioned in the episode: - Sam’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-sloan-alvita/ - Sam’s Company: https://www.byworkrewritten.com/ Want more info about What Do You Know To Be True? ➡️ Check out What Do You Know To Be True? ➡️ Subscribe to our newsletter to get insights into each conversation: https://rogerkastner.substack.com/ Music in this episode by Amplify Music What Do You Know To Be True? is a personal development and leadership podcast for professionals discovering, building, or already living into their purpose and possibilities. Each episode is a real conversation with a guest who's navigated their own reinvention: from discovering a talent built out of something difficult, to now using their superpower in service of others. Their stories offer new perspective, validate what you already know, and inspire your next move. Wherever you are on that path, these conversations are for you. Each conversation gives you something real: a guest's honest story, a practice or perspective you can actually use, confirmation you're on the right path, and you're not alone. "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 #CareerReinvention #TeamBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #PortfolioCareer #LearnUnlearnRelearn #CareerPivot #leadershipcoaching #personaldevelopment #reinvention

Most leaders think psychological safety is about choosing the right words. But your nervous system is broadcasting signals long before you speak, and your team is reading every one of them. If your body hasn't fully arrived in the room, neither has your ability to connect. Roger sits down with Croft Edwards, former Army Lieutenant Colonel, leadership coach, and coach trainer, to explore why the body is the missing data layer in how we create safety with others. Croft shares the moment his military training collided with a room full of people dancing, what that collision taught him about nervous system regulation, and how somatic leadership starts with one unexpected truth: the most difficult person you'll ever lead is yourself. What You'll Take Away From This Conversation: •  Why psychological safety isn't just about what you say — it's about what your body is already communicating before you open your mouth •  The body-armor story that revealed how Croft's own nervous system was treating connection as a threat •  How embodied coaching and self-leadership work together: you cannot co-regulate someone else if you haven't learned to regulate yourself first •  Why the body is, in Croft's words, "the Holy Grail in coaching and leadership" Croft Edwards is a somatic and embodiment leadership coach who helps leaders move from command-and-control to embodied presence. A former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Croft's journey from military leadership to ontological coaching shapes his approach to psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and trauma informed leadership. He believes the body holds the intelligence most leadership development leaves untapped. In this episode, Croft answers the following questions: •  How to create psychological safety? •  How to regulate my nervous system? •  What is embodied leadership? •  How can I be more authentic as a leader? Resources mentioned in the episode: • Croft’s company: https://croftandcompany.com/ • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/croftedwards/ • Croft’s latest book: "The Liquid Accordion: A Somatic and Embodiment Primer for Coaching In, With, and Through the Body for Coaches and Leaders” Music in this episode by Amplify Music. What Do You Know To Be True? is an invitation for those who are in the middle of a mid-career reinvention, attempting to pivot from the old version of you, into one that is more aligned with purpose and values, and becoming more of your possible self. These conversations are with leaders who have been at that pivot point, who’ve navigated the messy middle, and now creating more meaning in the world through their work. Want more info about What Do You Know To Be True? ➡️ Check out the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WDYKTBT?sub_confirmation=1    ➡️ Subscribe to the What Do You Know To Be True? newsletter to get insights into each conversation: https://rogerkastner.substack.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 #PsychologicalSafety #NervousSystemRegulation #SomaticLeadership #EmbodiedCoaching #SelfLeadership #LeadYourselfFirst #EmotionalIntelligence #TraumaInformedLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WhatDoYouKnowToBeTrue

What if the voice you use every day is the same one keeping you from who you're becoming? That inner critic, the one that wakes up before you do, tells you you're not qualified, not experienced, not enough, it's using your voice. And here's the part most leaders miss: so is the version of you that knows exactly who you are. Imposter syndrome and your fullest, most authentic self are running on the same instrument. The question isn't whether you have a voice. It's which one you're letting speak. In this conversation, master voice coach, singer, author, and TEDx speaker, Barbara McAfee explains why the truth lives in your belly, not your head, and why your tone of voice will always reveal what your words are trying to hide. Drawing on over three decades of coaching leaders, Barbara breaks down how emotional intelligence and executive presence are not about speaking louder or commanding more authority. They're about getting your outer voice, your inner voice, and your identity aligned. We explore the shadow work that happens when you stop performing and start expressing, what it means when Barbara says "the shadow is going to speak," and why the people who struggle most with authentic leadership are often the ones carrying immense gifts they've never been able to voice. She walks us through the five elements of vocal expression, earth, fire, water, metal, and air, and reveals why expanding your vocal range expands your sense of who you are, and what becomes possible. This is not a conversation about public speaking tips. It's about what happens when you stop editing yourself, stop managing the impression you're making, and let the voice you actually have say what it actually knows. Barbara's central thesis, “you can't change your voice without your life coming along for the ride,” lands as both a warning and an invitation. If you've ever felt like your communication isn't landing the way you think it is, or you've wondered why the same inner critic that fuels your imposter syndrome sounds nothing like the leader you know you're becoming, this conversation will show you what's actually at stake. In this episode, Barbara answers the following questions: - How can I find my voice? - How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome? - How do I fix my inner critic? - What does a voice coach do? Resources mentioned in the episode: -  Barbara’s Web site -  Barbara’s Most Recent Book, “Vocal Intelligence, Leading with Vitality, Presence, and Impact”  - Brain Rats Video Music in this episode by Amplify Music. What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation for those who are in the middle of a mid-career reinvention, attempting to pivot from the old version of you, into one that is more aligned with purpose and values, and becoming more of your possible self. These conversations are with leaders who have been at that pivot point, who’ve navigated the messy middle, and now creating more meaning in the world through their work. Want more info about What Do You Know To Be True? ➡️ Check out the What Do you Know To Be True? site ➡️ Subscribe to the What Do You Know To Be True? newsletter to get insights into each conversation.  "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 #ImposterSyndrome #InnerVoice #ShadowWork #EmotionalIntelligence #ExecutivePresence #ToneOfVoice #AuthenticLeadership #BarbaraMcAfee #FindYourVoice #PersonalGrowth

#TrustYourGut #CareerReinvention #Adaptability  What if the career reinvention you keep postponing isn't waiting for more data or a better plan, it's waiting for you to trust your gut again? For too many mid-career professionals, the inner voice that once guided bold decisions has been replaced by spreadsheets, pros-and-cons lists, and the quiet terror of getting it wrong. Sylvia Taylor calls that inner signal "the sparkle." As an "adapt-ologist" who has navigated career changes across marketing, organizational development, and agile leadership, Sylvia discovered early that her most significant career pivots were never purely logical. They were intuitive. She followed what lit her up, even when the path made no sense on paper. In this conversation, you will learn: ➡️ How to answer "Who am I beyond my job title?" without spiraling ➡️ Why your gut may be more trustworthy than your brain when considering a career reinvention  ➡️ The difference between hope as a feeling and hope as a daily practice  ➡️ Why hope is an amplifier for adaptability and resilience ================= Want more info about What Do You Know To Be True? ➡️ Check out the channel: What Do You Know To Be True? ➡️ Subscribe to the What Do You Know To Be True? newsletter to get insights into each conversation: https://rogerkastner.substack.com/ ================= In this conversation, Sylvia introduces the Adaptive Identity Game, a play-based tool she designed to answer the question that surfaces during every midlife reinvention: "If I'm not my job title, who am I?" The answer, she insists, isn't found by updating your LinkedIn profile. It's uncovered by reconnecting with the skills, traits, and metaphors that have been quietly shaping your work all along. Sylvia shares the tool she created, the Adaptive Identity Game, a play-based tool she designed to answer the question that surfaces during every midlife reinvention: "If I'm not my job title, who am I?" The answer, she insists, isn't found by updating your LinkedIn profile. It's uncovered by reconnecting with the skills, traits, and metaphors that have been quietly shaping your work all along. In this episode, Sylvia answers the following questions: ➡️ What does reinvent your career mean? ➡️ How can I follow my intuition? ➡️ How accurate are gut feelings? ➡️ How to be more adaptable? My favorite quote from the episode:   "Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer." -Rainer Maria Rilke, from "Letters to a Young Poet" Resources mentioned in the episode: ➡️ Sylvia's Adaptive Identity Game Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to become more of your possible self by discovering your superpower, unlocking your potential, and creating your impact in the world. This podcast is for leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, and anyone who works with people who want to be inspired to discover their superpower, unlock their possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world. For more info, check out the channel: What Do You Know To Be True? "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/ #TrustYourGut #CareerReinvention #FollowYourIntuition #Adaptability #Hope #PersonalGrowth #leadershipdevelopment #CareerChange

Most leaders know when something is off with their team but they steer clear of the difficult conversation. They sense the tension and the confusion, but they lack the courageous leadership and emotional intelligence to say the thing that everyone wants to hear. building. And the team and results suffer. Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel DeDe Halfhill says that silence is the single most expensive habit in leadership today, and it's costing leaders the very thing they're working hardest to build. In this conversation, Roger Kastner sits down with DeDe Halfhill, retired US Air Force Colonel, former advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and now a Leadership Advisor and Speaker, to explore why difficult conversations are not a soft skill, but a high-performance discipline. From Iraq to the boardrooms of corporate America, DeDe's message is the same: the leaders who build the strongest teams are the ones willing to say the thing nobody else will say. In this episode you'll discover: ➡️ Why the leaders who "do hard things" are often the ones most afraid to have the hard conversation ➡️ How acknowledging the emotional reality of your team builds more trust than any strategy session ➡️ The moment DeDe realized in Iraq that speaking the truth of a shared experience changes everything ➡️ How psychological safety and difficult conversations are two sides of the same leadership coin Colonel DeDe Halfhill retired from the U.S. Air Force after 25 years of service, including a deployment to Iraq and an advisory role to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She now works with organizations and leaders to develop the emotional intelligence and courageous leadership skills that drive real team performance because she's seen firsthand what happens when leaders choose courage over comfort, and what it costs when they don't. If you've ever sensed something was wrong with your team but stayed quiet to avoid the discomfort this conversation is the permission slip you didn't know you needed. The difficult conversation isn't the risk. Avoiding it is.   Resources mentioned in the episode: ➡️DeDe’s Website ➡️DeDe’s LinkedIn Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to become more of your possible self by discovering your superpower, unlocking your potential, and creating your impact in the world. This podcast is for leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, and anyone who works with people who want to be inspired to discover their superpower, unlock their possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world. Want more info about What Do You Know To Be True? ➡️ Check out What Do You Know To Be True? ➡️ Subscribe to the What Do You Know To Be True? newsletter to get insights into each conversation. "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 #difficultconversations #courageousleadership #emotionalintelligence #psychologicalsafety #leadershipdevelopment

You know when you are overthinking and second guessing a decision, and then once you make the decision you realize your first instinct was right all along? And then there are the other times when you realize gut was dead wrong. That's the paradox of intuition: it's powerful, but it's not always right. And most advice about it falls into one of two camps: "always trust your gut" or "stick to the data." Neither is the full picture. In this conversation, Nil Demircubuk makes the case for a third option: discernment. Your intuition is ready but it's one input, not the only input. The real superpower is knowing when to trust it, when to lean on logic, and when to go get more information before you decide. Nil is an Intuition Facilitator and author of “Down to Earth: Demystify Intuition to Upgrade your Life,” and she although she came to learn her superpower was intuition, her education and vocation were deep into analytics and logic. Nil introduces "priming" as a practical method to access your intuition on demand, not as a replacement for rational thinking, but as a complement to it. She breaks down how to tell the difference between an intuitive hit and a fear-based story, and offers a framework for making decisions that draws on both your inner knowing and your analytical mind. If you've been second-guessing decisions you used to make with confidence... if you're tired of going in circles when the stakes are high... this conversation is an invitation to stop overthinking and start discerning. What you'll take away from this conversation: ☑️ Why "trust your gut" is incomplete advice…and what to do instead ☑️ The priming method: how to intentionally access your intuition on demand ☑️ How to tell the difference between intuition and fear-based thinking ☑️ When intuition is the right input — and when logic or more information is what you actually need ☑️ A simple experiment to try after this episode to strengthen your discernment muscle ================ Recommended Next Videos to Watch: -  High-Achievers Stay Stuck For This ONE Reason | Brooklyn Dicent UN and TEDx Speaker - Overthinking: The Anti-Perfectionism Framework That Works | Wynne Leon - Waiting for All the Answers is Hurting Your Growth | Author Jillian Reilly ================ In this episode, Nil answers the following questions: ☑️What is intuition? ☑️How to develop intuition? ☑️How to stop overthinking? ☑️How to reduce anxiety? Resources mentioned in the episode: -  Nil’s Website: https://nildemircubuk.com/ Chapters 0:00 Intro to Intuition as Superpower 1:29 Welcome Nil Demircubuk 1:59 Intuition and Preparing Yourself For Intuition 5:41 Knowing When To Use Your Intuition And When Not To 8:06 Noticing and Interpreting Intuition 9:23 Mindfulness, Psychology and Intuition 15:40 Adaptability and Intuition 16:53 Inspiration for Intuition from Health 20:54 The Feeling of Helping Others Tap Into Intuition 22:47 What Nil Knows To Be True About Intuition 23:21 Intuition Is Always Available To You 26:02 How To Experiment With Intuition 27:27 Complex Problem-Solving and Non-Conscious Work 28:59 Improving Relationships and Empathy Through Intuition  30:08 The Superpower Compulsion 32:12 Lightning Round Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to become more of your possible self by discovering your superpower, unlocking your potential, and creating your impact in the world. This podcast is for leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, and anyone who works with people who want to be inspired to discover their superpower, unlock their possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world. Want more info about the podcast ➡️Check out What Do You Know To Be True? to learn more ➡️Join the What Do You Know To Be True? newsletter to get insights into each conversation. "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 #Overthinking #howtostopoverthinking #intuition #intuitionvslogic #overthinkingdecisions #howtodevelopintuition #leadershipdevelopment #decisionmaking

That feeling of it being lonely at the top, it's not a leadership job requirement. It's a signal that you're going against your nature. And yet most leadership development doesn't talk about the impact of loneliness on performance, burnout, and well-being. Not enough at least. Psychologist, TEDx speaker, and author Kerry-Lyn Stanton-Downes makes a bold case: our brains are relational organs, wired to regulate, heal, grow, and perform through connection with others. Yet most leaders have accepted the story that loneliness is just the cost of leadership. In this conversation, Kerry-Lyn unpacks why that story is costing more than we think. When leaders prioritize task over relationship, what looks like discipline on the outside is actually the early signs of relational drift. Over time, that impacts not only the leader, but the team's working relationship and performance. Kerry-Lyn introduces the concept of relational poverty, the barrenness in the space between us where we can't repair, can't challenge, can't think together. It's not just a personal cost; it's systemic. When a leader's nervous system is in survival mode, that state becomes the relational climate for the entire team. People start managing the leader instead of collaborating with them. The good news: Kerry-Lyn offers a framework for building relational capacity through eight principles: presence, curiosity, reflection, vulnerability, being in service, navigating difference, a mindset of abundance, and repair. And you don't need all eight. Start with one. For a leader already running on empty, the first step isn't adding more to their plate, it's regulating their own nervous system so they can show up for others. This conversation is for any leader who feels the weight of isolation and suspects there might be a different way. BONUS: Kerry-Lyn offered to join us for a follow-up episode to answer your questions, so drop them in the comments below. In this episode, Kerry-Lyn answers the following questions: - Why is leadership so lonely? - What is the cost of loneliness? - What is one thing a Leader can do about loneliness? - How do I develop more relationships? Resources mentioned in the episode: - Kerry-Lyn’s Company - Kerry-Lyn’s LinkedIn - Kerry-Lyn’s Substack Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to become more of your possible self by discovering your superpower, unlocking your potential, and creating your impact in the world. This podcast is for leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, and anyone who works with people who want to be inspired to discover their superpower, unlock their possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: What Do You Know To Be True? "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 #Leadership #loneliness #Burnout #LeadershipDevelopment #wellbeing #LonelyAtTheTop

Burnout starts when we're operate outside of our zone of genius, out of alignment with our values, and when we've lost touch with our joy. Sheryl Raphael Whitaker has spent the majority of her career making a case most leadership conversations are afraid to make. Joy is not a reward. It's an operating system. As a leadership coach, talent strategist, author of “It Starts with Joy,” and a host of a weekly show by the same name, Sheryl says difference between those two mindsets changes everything about how you lead. Her frame starts with a mindset shift that sounds deceptively simple. Many leaders spend their careers believing that joy is not something one can expect at work. They focus their personal development on building skills and capabilities instead of understanding what makes them tick. Joy at work isn't something you unlock when conditions improve. It's an internal alignment that runs underneath everything, steady and available, regardless of what's happening around you. Sheryl also draws a line that most personal development conversations tend to blur. You're either leading from joy or from fear. That's not a criticism. It's a diagnosis. Most of what we call toxic leadership, she says, is just fear that never got named. What makes her approach to authentic leadership different is where she locates it. Joy isn't the reward waiting at the end of a hard season. It's your chief operating officer, running before the meeting starts, before the difficult conversation, before the decision that keeps you up at night. Sheryl knows what it costs an organization when leaders hand that operating system over to their circumstances. This conversation is for the leader, coach, and OD professional who knows something feels misaligned but hasn't found the language for it yet.  Sheryl's invitation is direct. You don't have to wait for conditions to be right. You can lead from who you actually are, right now, even when the people around you are hiding it. In this episode, Sheryl answers the following questions: - How to find more joy in your work? - How to be happy at work when you hate it? - How to make work fun and enjoyable? - As a leader, am I allowed to have fun and experience joy? Resources mentioned in the episode: - Sheryl’s LinkedIn  - Sheryl’s Book: https://itstartswithjoy.com/ - It Starts With Joy Live: https://www.youtube.com/@itstartswithjoylive - Sheryl’s Company: https://www.edenanthonyelitetalent.com/ - Derek Sievers’ How to start a movement Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to become more of your possible self by discovering your superpower, unlocking your potential, and creating your impact in the world. This podcast is for leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, and anyone who works with people who want to be inspired to discover their superpower, unlock their possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: WhatDoYouKnowToBe True.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 #burnout #leadership #beatburnout #authenticleadership #personaldevelopment #leadershipcoach

If you are thinking about becoming a leadership coach, you probably have a lot of questions, such as am I ready? Do I have the skills and experience? What do I have to offer? Do I have the right mindset for leadership development? Executive Coach, Dan Freehling has worked with hundreds of leaders through their most defining career moments, and he believes you may be more ready than you think. But what will make you an effective leadership coach is not what you think. In this conversation, Dan shares what it actually takes to be the leadership coach that leaders want in their corner. Dan has worked with hundreds of leaders through the company he founded, Contempus Leadership. Dan also interviews some of those leaders on his podcast, Forward-Looking Leadership, where Dan continues to explore the challenges and possibilities those leaders face to help others with their leadership development journey. In this conversation, Dan shares with us … ➡️ What it’s like to be in the corner with a leader ➡️ How to show up and be present in some of the biggest challenges in a leader’s career, and ➡️ What Dan believes you already have to offer, and why you may be more ready than you think.   A few months back, Dan had Roger on the Forward-Looking Leadership podcast, you can check that out here: ▶️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK0eg3ImGCA&list=PLbWfh34FP_dUaixAVciyauJWZwkBKaOS_&index=2&t=22s Resources mentioned in the episode: ➡️ Dan’s LinkedIn ➡️ Dan’s Company: Contempus Leadership Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact in the world. This podcast is for coaches, org development professionals, small business owners, people leaders, and anyone who is working on their leadership capabilities and personal growth in their pursuit of unlocking and living into their possibilities. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to:  What Do You Know To Be True "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 #leadershipcoach #executivecoach #leadershipdevelopment #executivecoaching #leadershipcoaching

If you have been trying to build resilience by "toughening up" and isolating yourself, you are likely feeling more exhausted than empowered. For many in leadership, the path of personal development and the transition from climbing the corporate ladder to living in alignment with your values and purpose brings a unique kind of fatigue. We often feel we have to hide our struggles to maintain our authority, but this "lone wolf" mentality is a fast path to burnout. In this episode, resilience expert Bill Hefferman reveals why true adaptability isn't a solo sport…it is a team effort. We explore why the most resilient leaders aren't the ones who endure alone, but the ones who have the mindset to build deep connections and psychological safety with others. If you are a coach, organizational leader, or professional feeling the weight of your own 'reinvention,' this conversation offers a permission slip to stop white-knuckling your evolution. We discuss how to shift from 'powering through' to building a network of support that makes everyone stronger. Bill shares a simple, three-step process to help you navigate the messy 'neutral zone' of career transitions without losing your sense of self. We also discuss why 'collective resilience' is the missing link for teams that want to bounce back better from adversity." We also discuss why "collective resilience" is the missing link for teams that want to bounce back better from adversity. In this conversation, Bill shares… ➡️ 3 ways we can improve our resilience today ➡️ Why resilience thrives in higher performing teams ➡️ Why some people who experience the same traumatic experience, increase their resilience while others have a very different reaction. This is Bill's second time on 'What Do You Know To Be True?"  Check out Episode #3: ▶️"How to Build Resilience and Adaptability":  https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/video/resilience-and-adaptability-with-bill-hefferman In this episode, Bill answers the following questions: ➡️ How to be a resilient person? ➡️ What is emotionally resilient? ➡️ How to be a good teammate? ➡️ How to create more resilient teams Resources mentioned in the episode: ➡️ Bill Hefferman’s company: https://www.billhefferman.com/ ➡️ Leadership Resilience Quotient Assessment: https://www.billhefferman.com/lrq-assessment ➡️ Individual Resilience Quotient Assessment: https://www.billhefferman.com/irq-assessment ➡️ The 7 C’s of Resilience: https://www.billhefferman.com/insights-offcanvas/tools-templates/7cs-rapid-resilience-reset-worksheet Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to become more of your possible self by discovering your superpower, unlocking your potential, and creating your impact in the world. This podcast is for leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, and anyone who works with people who want to be inspired to discover their superpower, unlock their possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: What Do You Know To Be True? "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 #resilience #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #psychologicalsafety #leadershipdevelopment #mindset #whatdoyouknowtobetrue #BillHefferman #rogerKastner #becomingmoreofyourpossibleself

Discovering your purpose feels like it should be an inside job. But what if real personal growth doesn’t happen alone at all? In this conversation on What Do You Know To Be True?, we explore why growth, meaning, and motivation are only possible when we give ourselves permission to engage with the world and with other people. If you’re asking questions like… ➡️ How do I find my purpose? ➡️ What am I capable of? ➡️ What is my potential? …this conversation offers a powerful reframe. Personal development isn’t about waiting until you have clarity or confidence. It’s about being willing to act, experiment, and learn, even when you don’t have the answers. My guest, Jillian Reilly, shares why giving yourself permission to grow is one of the most essential leadership and life skills today. Drawing from decades of work in global change, leadership development, and coaching leaders, from working on the first elections in post-Apartheid South Africa to helping people with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe, she challenges the idea that growth happens through introspection alone. We talk about why discovering your potential is relational, not solitary. Why comfort zones keep us small. And how acting without having all the answers becomes a gateway to adaptability, creativity, resilience, and purpose in a rapidly changing world. This episode is especially relevant for coaches, leaders, org development professionals, and small business owners who help others unlock their potential and are navigating their own questions of meaning, direction, and impact. *** Don't miss another episode with amazing guests l- subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@WDYKTBT?sub_confirmation=1 *** In this episode, Jillian answers the following questions: ➡️ How do I find my purpose? ➡️ What is my potential? ➡️ What is holding me back? ➡️ How do I achieve personal growth? Resources mentioned in the episode: ➡️Jillian’s Book: “The Ten Permissions: Redefining the Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century” ➡️Jillian on LinkedIn Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact in the world. This podcast is for coaches, org development professionals, small business owners, people leaders, and anyone who is working on their leadership capabilities and personal growth in their pursuit of unlocking and living into their possibilities. 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 #Purpose #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #Motivation #Coaching #discoveryoursuperpower #unlockyourpotential #createmoreimpact #HowDoIFindMyPurpose #DiscoverYourPurpose

Are you a leader who struggles with personal branding, or maybe you’re unsure how to create a personal brand that actually feels like you? Many leadership coaches and small business owners struggle with a personal brand strategy and self-promotion because it feels inauthentic or overwhelming. But in today’s digital world, having a defined personal brand strategy isn’t just about vanity, it’s a mindset and a critical tool for unlocking your potential and amplifying your impact. In this episode, I sit down with digital brand and communications expert Jess Jensen to demystify the process of building a personal brand. We break down why most leaders get this wrong (hint: it’s not about bragging or the fear of looking like you’re bragging) and how you can shift your mindset to view branding as an act of service. Jess shares her own journey of discovering her superpower and how she helps others do the same. You will learn a practical personal branding strategy and framework designed specifically for busy professionals. We cover Jess’s 5-step framework that takes you from “I don’t know what to post” to having a clear, confident voice on platforms like LinkedIn. Whether you are looking to attract more clients or establish yourself as a thought leader, this conversation provides the direction and inspiration you need. We also dive deep into authentic leadership and why your unique values are the strongest foundation for your content. If you have been waiting for permission to show up as your true self, this is it. By the end of this video, you’ll have actionable clarity on your audience, your message, and your mission. ++++++++++ SPECIAL OFFER: Jess is offering a free LinkedIn Profile audit for the month of February 2026. To sign up: 1️⃣Go to https://calendly.com/jessjensen-copilotcommunications/25min 2️⃣ Set up a meeting on Jess' calendar, and in the notes section, mention this podcast and leave a link to your LinkedIn profile.  Thank you, Jess, for the generous offer! ++++++++++ *** Don't miss another episode with amazing guests l- subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@WDYKTBT?sub_confirmation=1 *** In this episode, Jess answers the following questions: ➡️ What is a personal brand? ➡️ What is my personal brand? ➡️ How to build my personal brand? ➡️ How to build my personal brand on social media? Resources mentioned in the episode:  ➡️Jess’ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakjensen/ ➡️Jess’ Company, Co-pilot Communications: https://www.copilotcommunications.com/  Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact in the world.  This podcast is for coaches, org development professionals, small business owners, people leaders, and anyone who is working on their leadership capabilities and personal growth in their pursuit of unlocking and living into their possibilities. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: 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/ Keywords #PersonalBranding #LeadershipDevelopment #personalbrandstrategy #authenticleadership #Mindset #PersonalDevelopment #howtocreateapersonalbrand #discoveryoursuperpower #unlockyourpotential #createmoreimpact

What if the very patterns holding you back are trying to protect you? In this conversation we explore how Internal Family Systems or IFS coaching and the practice of holding space can help you deepen your relationship with yourself, so you are more ready to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact in the world. If you’ve ever felt stuck, conflicted, or unsure why certain patterns, inner critics, or emotional reactions keep showing up, this conversation offers a powerful reframe. IFS coaching helps purpose-driven people… ➡️develop more self-leadership ➡️create emotional regulation, and ➡️increase compassion for the parts of themselves that get in the way …without trying to “fix” them. For those on the path to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact, other guests have shared that improving your understanding of and relationship with yourself is big accelerator. And today’s guest, Janet Livingstone, helps others develop that deeper understanding of themselves. Janet is an IFS-informed executive coach, an organizational development consultant, and facilitator. And in this conversation, she gives one of the best descriptions of what IFS is, and the difference between using IFS in therapy and in coaching. Her superpower is helping others heal, and she shares her experiences as an IFS coach and a trained integration facilitator for clients who have gone on guided psychedelic journeys and want help in making sense of the new neural pathways they’ve created. In this episode, Janet answers the following questions: ➡️ What is Internal Family Systems or IFS? ➡️ What is IFS Coaching? ➡️ What is psychedelic journey integration? ➡️ What is IFS Team Coaching? My favorite quote from the episode:  “It is a spiritual experience to witness someone else’s healing.”  Resources mentioned in the episode: ➡️ Janet’s Website ➡️ Janet’s LinkedIn Chapters 0:00 Intro & Welcome 2:36 What is Internal Family Systems or IFS Coaching? 6:14 Understanding Parts: Inner Critics, Protectors, and Exiles 12:35 IFS Coaching vs Internal Family Systems Therapy: What’s the Difference? 17:01 How IFS Helps Leaders and Coaches Hold Space 25:50 Psychedelic Integration and Emotional Healing 30:29 Healing PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety: What the Research Says 33:26 What Inspired Janet’s Superpower of Helping Others Heal 37:57 What Janet Knows To Be True About Helping Others Heal 39:45 Bringing IFS Coaching Into Teams and Organizations Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact in the world. This podcast is for people leaders, coaches, org development practitioners and anyone who is working on their leadership capabilities and personal growth, through coaching or not, in their pursuit of unlocking and living into their possibilities. For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/episodes "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 #IFSCoaching #psychedelicintegration  #holdingspace  #internalfamilysystems  #ifs  #WhatisInternalFamilySystems #WhatisIFS #WhatisIntegration #WhatisPsychedelicIntegration #discoveryoursuperpower  #unlockyourpotential  #CreateYourImpact

What if the most powerful leadership skill isn't about what you accomplish, but about how you make others feel? In this episode, Ayurvedic doctor and corporate wellness expert Sweta Vikram reveals why making people feel seen isn't just a nice-to-have: it's essential for effective leadership, team performance, and organizational health.  Drawing from 5,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom, Sweta shares how self-awareness and presence can transform leadership from performative to profound. For leaders drowning in chaos and responsibility, Sweta offers a lifeline: "Burnout happens in chaos, healing happens in routines." She explains how high performers and executives can prevent burnout by understanding their natural rhythms and creating sustainable practices that honor both ambition and wellbeing. But here's the paradox: you can't make others feel seen if you don't see yourself first. "Once we get to know ourselves, the Jekyll and the Hyde and everything in between, we are just kinder to everybody else," Sweta explains. This episode challenges the traditional leadership playbook that prioritizes doing over being, competition over compassion, and performance over presence. In this conversation, you'll discover: ➡️ Why "healing begins when people start to feel visible" and what this means for your team ➡️ How to recognize signs of imbalance in yourself and your leadership style ➡️ The difference between being kind and being nice—and why it matters ➡️ Practical ways to pause, reflect, and show up more authentically as a leader ➡️ How ancient Ayurvedic principles apply to modern workplace challenges Whether you're a proven executive, an emerging leader, or a coach supporting others, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what truly makes leadership sustainable and impactful. Subscribe to What Do You Know To Be True? for more conversations that unlock your leadership potential. In this episode, Sweta answers the following questions: ➡️What is Ayurveda? ➡️How to be more valuable as a leader? ➡️How to make people feel seen? ➡️How to be more mindful as a leader? Resources mentioned in the episode: ➡️Sweta’s Website: https://www.swetavikram.com/ ➡️Sweta’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swetavikram ➡️Sweta’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swetavikram   Music in this episode by Ian Kastner. "What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations with ordinary people about their extraordinary talent and the meaningful impact it has on others. The invitation is to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your potential and possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world. This podcast is for people leaders, coaches, org development practitioners and anyone who is working on their leadership capabilities and personal growth, through coaching or not, in their pursuit of unlocking and living into their possibilities. 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/

In this conversation, Joel Monk shares how thrives for the moments that spark with creativity and insights. These are critical moments in his leadership, when coaching, and when working on his own personal development. When they happen, he wants his awareness on what’s emerging in the moment and what’s possible next.  As an artist, a DJ, an Executive Coach, and Co-Founder of the coach training organization, Coaches Rising, those moments and the possibilities that emerge from them have been so important in Joel’s life.  There are some moments when you know something magical about to happen, like when the lights go down in the concert hall, when the starters pistol goes off, when your partner leans in for a kiss for the first time and then there's those moments you're only aware of them if you're paying attention and fully present. In this conversation, Joel shares with us... ➡️he shows up and creates those moments with his clients, his colleagues, and the important people in his life, so he can fully experience what emerges next. ➡️how those moments are more available to us if we bring our awareness to them. ➡️that it's unrealistic to expect that every moment is a magical moment - so we need to let go of expectations (and unironically, that's when the magic can help) As a demonstration of Joel’s curiosity and his superpower of tending to the emergent, Joel gets me to share some key things from hosting the What Do You Know To Be True? podcast about how we discover our superpowers, unlock our potential, and make meaningful impact in our communities: ➡️the common themes of people using their superpowers ➡️the path that 9/10 times guests develop their superpowers  ➡️the building blocks of potential Joel is deeply thoughtful and present in this conversation, and it’s easy to see his superpower of tending to the emergent in action.  In this episode, Joel answers the following questions: ➡️How to be more aware of what's possible? ➡️How to be more emotionally present? ➡️Why do I struggle to be present? ➡️How to be more mindful? My favorite quote from the episode: "When I get out of my way, my superpower flows more easily."  While it is a common observation amongst many of the guests that they are the thing that gets in the way of their superpower, for Joel, it makes even more sense that being unfocused or listening the monkey chatter in his head take him away from his superpower of tending to the emergent.     Resources mentioned in the episode:  ➡️Joel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-monk-33952613/  ➡️Coaches Rising: https://www.coachesrising.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://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/ Keywords #leadership #personaldevelopment #coaching #discoveryoursuperpower #unlockyourpotential #unlockyourpossibilities #makemeaningfulimpact 

In this conversation, Dr. Lalith Wijedoru talks about discovering his superpower through speaking his uncomfortable truths via storytelling, which allowed him to unlock his possibilities for creating space for others to share their stories. And while speaking one’s uncomfortable truths has its perils, Lalith makes meaningful impact in the organizations and communities he’s involved with, because that is how others heal, grow, and deepen relationships, it’s also how he continues to grow and create deeper social connections. Lalith discovered his superpower by speaking his own uncomfortable truths, so he’s very aware of what is required and what may happen when one shares their uncomfortable truths. In the conversation, Lalith goes on to share… ➡️ What it takes to tell an uncomfortable truth ➡️ What resistance to expect when telling an uncomfortable truth ➡️ Why the rewards of telling your comfortable truth are better than staying silent Lalith’s first career was as Dr. Wijedoru, an emergency department pediatric doctor, because he wanted to provide the care and safeguarding of children that he did not receive as a child. Now he’s in his second career as a well-being consultant, a storyteller, and founder of Behind Your Mask, an organization that creates the spaces and skills for speaking uncomfortable truths through storytelling. In this episode, Lalith answers the following questions: ➡️ What are uncomfortable truths? ➡️ How to tell someone an uncomfortable truth? ➡️ How to speak your truth? ➡️ How to tell stories about your past? My favorite quote from the episode: “Truth can disrupt and truth can destroy, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.” When not telling an uncomfortable truth protects something that causes and prolongs harm, it’s not worth protecting. In many relationships and families there are unspoken truths where we’ve been told it’s safer not tell the truth. In terms of actual healing, that’s bullshit. It only amplifies and prolongs the hurt. If you are in need of talking to someone, there are organizations available to help. ℹ️ In the US, for Mental Health Crises And Suicide Prevention: Dial 9-8-8 ℹ️ In the UK, for Mental Health Crises And Suicide Prevention: Dial 1-1-1 🌈 If you are an LGBTQ+ young person in need of support, you can reach out to The Trevor Project crisis counselors, available 24/7, 💜 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ 🧡 Text “START” to 678-678 💛 Call at 1-866-488-7386 ℹ️ To find a therapist or counseling, you can try BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/ Resources mentioned in the episode: -  Lalith’s Company, Behind Your Mask - Lalith’s LinkedIn 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://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/ Keywords #Discover Your Superpower #Unlock Your Potential #Make Meaningful Impact

This is a conversation with Suzanne Weller and her superpower of being a connector and a community builder, and the surprising truth of what makes her so good at it. When it comes to being a connector and a community builder, can you think of a capability more important than being able to read other people and read a room? For Suzanne Weller, there’s something she’s learned to be even more important than reading other people which has helped her grow her superpower and her impact. As a leadership coach, a public speaker, a storyteller, a founder of her own consulting firm, and host of The Courage Effect podcast, she has a lot of experience being able to read people and rooms. But that is not the most valuable skill she’s learned as a connector and a community builder. In this conversation, we dive into… ➡️what being a connector and community builder does for Suzanne ➡️the costs of being a connector and a community builder ➡️if you are saying ‘yes’ to one thing, what are you saying ‘no’ to? ➡️what it takes to be a better team mate and better community member. *** Don't miss another episode with amazing guests l- subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@WDYKTBT?sub_confirmation=1 *** In this episode, Suzanne answers the following questions: ➡️How do I become a connector? ➡️What makes someone a good connector? ➡️How do I build a community? ➡️How to build community when you feel isolated? My favorite quote from the episode: “It’s the trade-off idea. If you say ‘no,’ then you get to say ‘yes’ to something else. And if I say ‘yes’ to this, I have to say ‘no’ to something else.”  Suzanne is speaking to the need to find a balance in commitments and agreements, and how easy it is as an extrovert, a connector, and a community-builder to over-extend oneself. Even if it’s a superpower, operating out of balance is the fast lane to burnout. Resources mentioned in the episode: ▶️Suzanne’s company Weller Collaboration ▶️Suzanne’s LinkedIn ▶️Podcast: The Courage Effect  ▶️Book: “The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali,  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://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/ Keywords #community #communitybuilding #connectors  #leadership  #selfleadership

This is a conversation with Danielle Letayf, and it’s about how she works with people to develop their personal brand and have the courage to rewrite the stories they tell so they can better achieve their professional goals. As people leaders, coaches and talent professionals, many of us help others tell their story. We might even get involved in helping them rewrite their stories. Today’s guest Danielle Letayf is a pro at this. Danielle is the founder of Badassery, a podcast guest agency. Not only is she helping her clients tell their stories on podcasts around the world, she rolls her sleeves up and gets into the mix with her clients to rewrite their own stories. And while her clients need to adapt and embrace their new stores, adaptability is also part of Danielle’s secret sauce in how she approaches each individual she works with. Danielle shares three key lessons in this conversation for the process of developing your personal brand: 1️⃣A willingness to go into uncomfortable places 2️⃣The courage to do the hard work 3️⃣It will be a grind As you can imagine, if you were getting up on stage or about to be interviewed on a podcast, you might have a little imposter syndrome. If you’re lucky enough to know Danielle, she’d likely share her surprising attitude towards Imposter Syndrome, which she shares in this conversation too. In this episode, Danielle answers the following questions: ➡️What does rewriting your story mean? ➡️How do you rewrite your own story? ➡️How do you develop your personal brand? ➡️ Who can help me develop my personal brand? My favorite quote from the episode: “A badass is not someone who is complete, but rather someone who is willing to grow even when they now it will hurt.” If this quote feels similar to the Teddy Roosevelt “man in the arena” quote, it should. Not because Danielle lifted it, but because they are both talking about the courage it takes to be vulnerable especially because it will hurt in the middle. Resources mentioned in the episode: ➡️Danielle’s company: Badassery ➡️Danielle’s LinkedIn 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 #personalbrand #courage #rewriteyourstory #adaptability