What Do You Know To Be True?

What Do You Know To Be True?

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation is to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, 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.


The journey to unlocking one’s potential and possibilities includes a discovery and deepening of understanding of the building blocks of human potential: purpose, joy, hope, adaptability, well-bring, courage, and community.
 
Our host, Roger Kastner, seeks to discover more about our guests' path to discover their superpower and unlocking their potential by exploring their journey and the insights and wisdom they learned along the way.


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.
 
This podcast is for people leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, mentors, and anyone who works with other people in their pursuit of unlocking their potential and achieving more. 


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!

#DiscoverYourSuperpower #UnlockYourPotential #MakeMeaningfulImpact

Imposter Syndrome Lies, Your Voice Speaks the Truth | Barbara McAfee TEDx Speaker

Imposter Syndrome Lies, Your Voice Speaks the Truth | Barbara McAfee TEDx Speaker

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Why Your Best Employees Are Underperforming | Nervous System Regulation | Sharon Podobnik Peterson

Why Your Best Employees Are Underperforming | Nervous System Regulation | Sharon Podobnik Peterson

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The Midlife Reinvention You’re Afraid To Make | Adaptability Coach Sylvia Taylor

The Midlife Reinvention You’re Afraid To Make | Adaptability Coach Sylvia Taylor

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Difficult Conversations - Your Questions on Relational Capacity | Author & TEDx Speaker

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Difficult Conversations Build Stronger Teams | Colonel DeDe Halfhill

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Overthinking? When To Trust Intuition vs Logic for Better Decision Making

Overthinking? When To Trust Intuition vs Logic for Better Decision Making

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Loneliness Doesn't Have To Be The Cost of Leadership | Here’s the Fix | Author and TEDx Speaker Kerry-Lyn Stanton-Downes

Loneliness Doesn't Have To Be The Cost of Leadership | Here’s the Fix | Author and TEDx Speaker Kerry-Lyn Stanton-Downes

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Burned Out by a Boss? Joy Is the Way Back | Sheryl Raphael Whitaker

Burned Out by a Boss? Joy Is the Way Back | Sheryl Raphael Whitaker

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. ...

Become the Leadership Coach That Leaders Want in Their Corner | Executive Coach Dan Freehling

Become the Leadership Coach That Leaders Want in Their Corner | Executive Coach Dan Freehling

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 ha...

How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs with Brooklyn Dicent UN and TEDx Speaker

How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs with Brooklyn Dicent UN and TEDx Speaker

You already have everything you need to build the life you want. The only thing standing between you and it? Your beliefs haven't caught up…yet. And the limiting beliefs you do have are impacting your personal development. Our guest, Brooklyn Dicent, reveals why h...

Take Back Control with Nervous System Regulation | Neuroscience Advisor Ashley Douglas

Take Back Control with Nervous System Regulation | Neuroscience Advisor Ashley Douglas

Curious about nervous system regulation, stress relief, and having more control over your emotional state? You're going want to listen to Ashley Douglas. Do you ever feel like your brain is conspiring against you? Whether it's anxiety about an upcoming event, or i...

How To Overcome the Fear of Failure & Feeling Stuck | CEO Wynne Leon

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Resilience Is A Team Sport - You May Be Doing It Wrong | Bill Hefferman

Resilience Is A Team Sport - You May Be Doing It Wrong | Bill Hefferman

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