What Do You Know To Be True?

Pia Mailhot-Leichter, a creative force for good, believes that creativity is our birthright. And while creativity requires us to choose trust, bravery, and vulnerable, when we accept creativity as a way of life, we can change the world. 

➡️ What is your relationship with creativity?
➡️ Do you think of yourself as a creative person?
➡️ Is creativity something you do, or do you believe creativity is something inna...

Have you ever thought about the role authenticity plays in creating and experiencing joy? 

I had not thought about the relationship between authenticity and joy until I spoke with Tash Durkins. And the word authenticity keeps coming up in many conversations as an amplifier for people’s superpower.

Tash Durkins is the founder and CEO of Fiercely Joyful, and she’s authored a book of the same name. Tash is an execut...

Is positivity a choice?

You probably know someone who exudes the power of positivity. Not in a fake or toxic way, but in an authentic way that inspires you and pumps you up. Have you ever wondered how they got like that and how can you get some of that?

“Yo! Fired up!”

This is how Stephen Minix greeted me the morning of our recording. And it was infectious and it set the tone for our conversation.

Stephe...

Jess Brain shares the health benefits of laughter and its impact on our mental health, highlighting how laughter reduces our stress levels and builds resilience within us, while fostering psychological safety in teams. 

You’ve probably heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine,” but would you believe that is true for teams as well as individuals?

Today’s guest, Jess Brain, the certified brain trainer and la...

Awakening awareness of oneself has been a common thread for many of the rockstars who’ve shared their journeys on this podcast series.  

And yet, to have greater impact in the service of others and to be a more effective leader, we also need to become “other” aware. 

This is a “yes and…” both self-aware and other-aware: the ability to grow the impact of our superpowers and be better leaders, requires the same amplifiers of superpower...

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 t...

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 tha...

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 a...

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 Cur...

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 ...

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 stat...

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 practi...

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 ...

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 stop...

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 ...

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...

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 lea...

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 guest...

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 ...