What Do You Know To Be True?

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 ...

Why do we travel?

Do we travel to see some sights, check off a bucket list item, immerse ourselves into a new culture or glam up our social media feeds?

I was curious about this so I asked my friend, Steve Smith.

Steve is a travel expert and tour guide and has spent almost 40 years with the Rick Steves travel company. He’s the author of the France travel guides published by Rick Steves. They’ve sold mo...

Have you ever been stuck between two options, only to find a better option is the third option?

And of course, you’ve found the truth in between two very different renditions of the same event.

That space in between or unseen just beyond two options is the space of integration – and it can only be found if you are looking for it.

Executive Coach and Organization Development Consultant, Asli Aker is a m...

Self-promotion in an authentic way can be hard for a lot of people, especially for introverts. 

Whether it's speaking up in meetings, stepping on stage to give a presentation, or advocating for themselves, how does an introvert push past their discomfort to achieve their goals? 

As a Career strategist, and a pioneer in the popular introvert literature, including her book, “Self-Promotion for Introverts®” and ...

What do you do when you cannot find a community that serves your needs?

If you are Michaela Corning, you create it.

As an entrepreneur, an outgoing sales person, an amplifier, a woman, and a Muslim, Michaela found herself in the middle of an “intersectionality twister” game in workplaces that were not safe for her and she could not find the community that she envisioned. One that provided regenerative well-being...

Starting your own solopreneur business would be easier if you had a coach on your side.
 
 Someone who brings empathy and experience to show you the ropes, know what you are going through, and can name when fear, uncertainty, and doubt rear their ugly head and get in your way of success.

Years ago, Liz Steblay left a successful career at a well-known consulting firm to go out on her own and start an independent consulting bu...