What if the fastest way to create real change—in your life, your relationships, and your work—wasn’t telling, pushing, or fighting… but asking the right question?

In this episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share why questions are our ultimate empowerment tool—and how asking better questions can instantly shift your results. 

You’ll hear personal stories from my leadership journey, from running the Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade to everyday life lessons learned through trial, reflection, and service.

We’ll explore my A.S.K. tool, a practical guide to using powerful questions that lead with heart and drive action:

💡 Key Takeaways

• A – Align Your Focus – Questions shape what you see, what you miss, and what happens next.
• S – Spark Ownership – People rarely resist their own ideas. The right questions invite action, not resistance.
• K – Keep Momentum Growing – Great questions fuel movement, creativity, and collaboration long after the meeting ends.

When you A.S.K.—you Align, Spark, and Keep progress alive. Because one good question can change everything.

These episodes are adapted from my live Facebook series, Let’s Talk About…, where I share real tools for rising stronger. You can also watch the video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (www.YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence).

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