About
"What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation is to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your possibilities, and create your impact in the world. This is a series of conversations with ordinary people about their extraordinary talent and the meaningful impact it has on others.
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.
The journey to unlocking one’s potential and possibilities includes a discovery and deepening of understanding with the fundamental building blocks of human potential: purpose, joy, hope, adaptability, well-bring, courage, and community.
The goal of these conversations is not to try to emulate it or “hack” our way to a new talent. Instead, these conversations are meant to help us think deeply about our own special talents, how we discovered them, why we continue to develop them, and what it’s like to use them to create meaningful impact in service of others.
Our guests bring humility, vulnerability, gratitude, and humor as they delve deep into their experiences and share their insights and wisdom.
A common thread in these conversations is how our guest use empathy, curiosity, and connection to amplify the impact of their superpowers. They are ordinary people, with extraordinary talent, who make a meaningful impact in our world.
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.
The mission of this podcast is to inspire others to discover their superpower, unlock their potential and possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the communities they serve."
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:
Forward-Looking Leadership with Dan Freehling, December 2025
Simple Frameworks with April McCormick, September 2025
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
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...
Read MoreCuriosity 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....
Read More5⭐️ 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...
Read MoreAmazing 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.
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.
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
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What's Blocking Your Potential? IFS Coaching Explained | Janet Livingstone
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Increase Your Leadership Effectiveness By Making Others Feel Seen | Sweta Vikram
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How to Be More Present and Hold Space for What’s Possible | Leadership Presence with Joel Monk
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