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What Do You Know To Be True?

Author: Roger Kastner

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"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 has in service of others.


Our guests bring humility, insights, gratitude, and humor as they delve deep into their experiences, learnings, and impact their "superhero power" has had when used successfully. 

The path to purpose: Ordinary people, extraordinary talent, meaningful impact in the service of others.

By learning more about what inspired our guests to develop this extraordinary talent, how they think about their superhero power, and the impact it has on others as well as themselves, we gain inspiration and awareness of our superhero powers and our path to a more fulfilling life in the service of others.

At the heart of our conversations lies the fundamental notion that understanding the inspiration for one's superhero power is pivotal to unlocking a deeper understanding of purpose. In these episodes, we delve deep into what ignites this extraordinary talent within our guests, how they nurture it, and the remarkable ways it enriches the lives of others when employed in service of a greater good.

Whether you're a coach, mentor, educator, organization development practitioner, or simply someone navigating your own journey to finding your purpose and how you can create meaning for your life, this podcast aims to offer a wealth of wisdom to deepen your understanding and enhance your impact.

We steer clear of the notion of gimmicks or shortcuts, recognizing that the pursuit of purpose is a deeply personal and nuanced endeavor. By approaching each conversation with humility, vulnerability, and curiosity, we uncover the unique facets of our guests' superhero powers, how they developed and nurtured those talents, and the impact they have on themselves and others when used. In doing so, we hope to inspire others by witnessing how those stories resonate with our own journeys and experiences. 

Expect to be inspired, challenged, and uplifted as our guests share their profound insights, peppered with humility, gratitude, and a generous dose of humor (be sure to check out the blooper highlights at the end). Through their anecdotes, reflections, and wisdom, we gain a deeper appreciation for the transformative potential of our superhero powers and the ripple effect they create in the lives of others. 

Our purpose is to inspire you to explore the possibilities that lie within you, to ignite your potential, and chart a course towards a life of purpose, service, and meaningful fulfillment.

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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 and joy for her and other Muslim women. So in 2021, she created Ba...
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 business because it was better for her family, and better on her...
Storytelling in business has been a hot topic for quite some time, but crafting a strategic narrative is a newer concept, one that our guest, Guillaume Wiatr, knows a lot about.What’s the difference between a story and a narrative? As Guillaume shares with us, the old question of the glass half full or half empty can be instructive. The glass itself is the story, your perspective on its disposition is the narrative. ***True Snacks is a bite-sized learning excerpt from the full What ...
What would you do if we were already connected to one another?Mark Meadows shares this evocative question with the knowledge that we’re already connected. We are already connected, because we are human and we are here. And that which gets in our way of connecting is only the stories we are telling ourselves.Mark is an Org Development practitioner, a business owner, and is a self-proclaimed recovering deep thinker. He’s put in the work to re-discover how to be present, how to acknowledge the f...
Transformation in organizations, whether driven by strategy or technology imperatives, will often attempt to treat the human side of change as an afterthought or something to be managed.And that is why most transformations fail.****True Snacks is a bite-sized learning excerpt from the full What Do You Know To Be True? podcast episode. To watch the full episode: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/video/how-to-pay-attention-to-one-another-pay-attention-with-kellee-franklin ****Transformati...
Divergent thinking and courageous alternative perspective sharing is what’s needed to transform organizations, challenge the status quo, and evolve our human systems so people and organizations can thrive and flourish. Our problems will not be solved with the same thinking that created them. Our current systems of education, business, and politics are broken because they were designed as technical systems instead of human systems. They do not work for the complexity of human b...
Yes, this conversation with Nicole Kincaid is about her superpower of helping individuals better manage their stuff and their space AND it’s a masterclass in empathy, holding space for clients, and self-regulation.Our relationship with our physical possessions, our stuff, is never just about the stuff.****True Snacks is a bite-sized learning excerpt from the full What Do You Know To Be True? podcast episode. To watch the full episode: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/nicole ****We know...
Nicole Kincaid's superpower is helping individuals better manage their stuff and their spaces, and develop sustainable systems to keep it up. But this episode is a masterclass in empathy, holding space for clients, and self-regulation.Our relationship with our physical possessions, our stuff, is never just about the stuff.We know this. We know this because we have a box in our closet of things we’ve had for decades, haven’t looked through it, and provide provides no functional value to us tod...
Do you think it’s possible to change someone’s mind on social and political issues?In this deeply divided, polarized political situation we find ourselves in, while it may seem impossible to some. But to Robert Perez, change is possible, and it’s only a matter of time.And it does not involve yelling, or telling, or shaming, or outing. ****True Snacks is a bite-sized learning excerpt from the full What Do You Know To Be True? podcast episode. To watch the full episode: https://whatdoyouknowtob...
It’s possible to change someone’s mind on social and political issues - get this - not through argument, but through empathy and with their values.In this deeply divided, polarized political situation we find ourselves in, Robert Perez is making change possible.As Robert says, it requires listening and understanding someone’s values, experiences, and emotional needs, and then equipping them with the stories that connect with those values.Robert acknowledges that it’s hard work, and yet it’s w...
Like most skills, resilience and adaptability are capabilities that can be developed but the biggest determinant of their ultimate effectiveness is mindset. Resilience Consultant and Speaker, Bill Hefferman, joins us to share what he's learned about resilience and adaptability in his over 20 years of studying and teaching others. Professionally, Bill guides teams and leaders through tough issues and challenging times. ****True Snacks is a bite-sized learning excerpt from the full What Do You ...
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 and joy for her and other Muslim women.So in 2021, she created Barakah Beaut...
“[Choosing] happiness is bullsh!t. I cannot choose happiness. Joy fills us from the inside and happiness is a result of joy.”Anna Hall is a beacon of warmth, authenticity, humanity, and vulnerability. She is a powerhouse of energy when it comes to teaching people about discovering their purpose. ****True Snacks is a bite-sized learning excerpt from the full What Do You Know To Be True? podcast episode. - To watch the full episode: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/annahall - To watch more Tru...
“Gender equity starts at home.” Leadership Coach and Parent Advocate, Claudia Timmermans wants to start an intentional parenting revolution.Our workplaces have not evolved enough to support working parents. While many organizations are leading the way, many are stuck in outdated policies and norms that penalize the working parent.But there’s something more at play here. Our systems of parenting are outdated as well for many. Intentional parenting is not just a way to bring fairness and equity...
What areas of your life are you taking too seriously? What areas of your interactions and relationships could benefit from turning down the formality and seriousness and increase the fun?In Learning and Development, there's a well-worn adage: “to increase retention, you must reduce tension.” Fast Company in 2019 published an article called “Why silliness is the perfect antidote to workplace stress.” Yes, in 2019. Psychology Today published “4 Reasons Why Being Silly Is So Good...
The gift of listening is more than hearing someone else. It’s being radically present to what they are saying so that you can empathize with them, feel with them, and be with them.This is an act of love and recognition. This is high art. This is creating the container and making it a sacred space.****True Snacks is a bite-sized learning excerpt from the full What Do You Know To Be True? podcast episode. To watch the full episode: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/nicholaswhitaker **** Nichola...
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.Asli Aker is a master at being aware of and identifying the integrative space between two seemingly things opposite things. Some refer to this as polarity m...
We sing the praises of collaboration all the time, but how we invite others to engage and collaborate have a huge impact on the experience and outcomes.Mike Geyer, a business and technology consultant, a storyteller, and a Global Accounts Executive at Adobe, has created his own approach to inviting others to engage and co-create in developing novel solutions to business challenges. Instead of a normal conversation or a simple beverage transaction, Mike offers an invitation through vulnerabili...
Organization transformation, whether driven by strategy or technology imperatives, will often attempt to treat the human side of change as an afterthought or something to be managed.And that is why most transformations fail.Transformation and innovation consultant, Kellee Franklin, understands that most transformation efforts needs to flip the script. They are not adding humans to a technology or strategy system, they are inserting technology or strategy into human systems.To design successfu...
"How is that story you've been telling yourself working for you? Is it working for you?"We tell ourselves stories all the time, some based on our limiting beliefs. Wouldn't you love to have a simple process for rewriting those stories that no longer work for us? Leader and Coach, Corinna Calhoun, developed a 4-step process for rewriting her own stories and brings this process to those she coaches and mentors.In the latest True Snacks episode, Corinna shares the process...1. Write d...
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