About

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a podcast series with ordinary people about their extraordinary talent, their superhero power, and the meaningful impact it has on others. 

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 Org Development practitioners, coaches, mentors, and 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 ordinary people, with extraordinary talent, who have made a meaningful impact.

Enjoy the conversations!

Host & Producer

In the summer of 2023, Roger Kastner had a series of amazing conversations with business owners, executive coaches, and talented OD practitioners while he was contemplating a career move. Roger found that each of these individuals, although possessing very different extraordinary talents, were all living a more fulfilled life through their discovery, development, and application of their superhero powers. A couple of them even said, "we should do a podcast."

To keep the great conversations going, Roger launched the podcast in September 2023 with the intention to go deeper into curiosity and create a container for the guests to share their experiences and wisdom with their extraordinary talents, so as Roger says, "we can learn more about the unique talents within each of us and achieve more of our potential."

What is your purpose?
Roger:  "I believe I unlock my potential when I'm working with others to unlock their potential."

Why this podcast? 
Roger: "I am curious about what creates more joy and meaning in life, so that I can find more joy and meaning in life. And along the way, I want to share that knowledge with others so they may experience more joy and meaning in their lives. And we are going to have some laughs along the way."

What is your superpower?
Roger:  "I do a few things well. I'm good at taking complex situations and boiling them down into what matters for those involved. I create space for others to express themselves and amplify their stories. And I learn simple frameworks and feel compelled to share them with others." 

How will you share what you learn from the conversations? 
"I'm excited about the possibilities. I am already capturing the lessons learned from the episodes, and I'm building on some ideas about the levers for finding and increasing potential. More to come, for sure." 

For more information about Roger, please visit his LinkedIn Profile and follow him on Substack

Recent interviews:
The Courage Effect with Suzanne Weller, December 2024
The Org Dev Podcast with Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch, September 2024
Unlocking Potential: Strategies to Perform at a Higher Level, The Strategy Toolkit by George Barnett, September 2024
Uncomfortable Friend Podcast with April McCormick, June 2024

Reviews

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Chock full of wisdom, insight, and “aha’s”

Roger’s podcast is one of my favorites. I love his take on how we perceive “truths”, the ways in which they evolve, and the larger wrapping of it showcasing people’s superpowers. I learn from every episode, feel seen, and consistently find more content from his guests since they are so intriguing and wise. A must liste...

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Curiosity and Authenticity in Every Conversation

Roger’s podcast episodes are true pieces of art. His great curiosity dives deep into the most interesting stories of his guests. It’s a fantastic podcast for those searching for what matters most to them. Each guest brings a unique perspective on human-centered topics, and Roger does it all with heart and authenticity....

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5⭐️ Rodgcast

Operating through life in my mid-20s while juggling fatigue and an ADHD-riddled brain, I usually don’t gravitate towards podcasts as they either ramble with hit-or-miss storytelling or find undiscovered ways of stroking an ego. But where others often lose me, this series strides through the door with a direct intention...

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Amazing conversations

Roger has a unique ability to connect with guests and bring out their stories of what they gently hold as “true”. This shared search uncovers aspiration, congruence, and pragmatism.

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Great storytelling & range

Roger has interviewed a diverse set of folks on this podcast so far, but what connects them is their stories of living into purpose with curiosity and humility.

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People’s Purpose At Work

Love learning about the different ways people put their talents to work at achieving a higher purpose. Inspiring!

Recent Episodes

How to Tell Impactful Stories | Public Speaking Coach Kristin Link
January 16, 202500:48:21

How to Tell Impactful Stories | Public Speaking Coach Kristin Link

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...

Overcome Yourself: Embrace Awareness to Thrive | Nana Gyesie
January 02, 202500:56:37

Overcome Yourself: Embrace Awareness to Thrive | Nana Gyesie

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 and self-compassion to take action. Maybe it's you...

4 Ways to Access Joy Anytime – Fuel Your Purpose and Superpower | Anna Hall
December 11, 202400:55:13

4 Ways to Access Joy Anytime – Fuel Your Purpose and Superpower | Anna Hall

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 ...

Create Thriving Workplaces By Asking Better Questions | Garin Rouch
November 25, 202400:54:57

Create Thriving Workplaces By Asking Better Questions | Garin Rouch

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...