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 innate to who you are?

Dive in, trust the process, Pia will help you find your answers.

Pia joins the conversation to share her superpower of "unleashing creativity to make a better world."

Pia is the founder of Kollektiv Studio where she is a creative partner to clients. She is also the author of the award-winning “Welcome to the Creative Club.”

Pia has been in creative spaces her whole life, but it was a breakthrough moment, not a breakdown moment, where she realized creativity is not just a thing she did…but it was a choice and a way of life.

That is when she chose to change the world by changing the world in her.
In previous conversations, people have talked about creativity as a way to access more joy, which I believe is true, and yet Pia shares that creativity is not always about rainbows and puppies, but like all meaningful and powerful experiences in life, it takes courage, vulnerability, and a leap of faith.

And, as Pia says, it takes giving yourself a “permission slip to suck.”

Pia shares her not-so-secret-now that giving yourself the permission slip to suck will actually free you up to do your most creative work.

In this episode, Pia answers the following questions:
- What is the true meaning of creativity?
- How do I know if I’m creative?
- What does it take to be creative?
- What skills improve my creativity?

My favorite quote from the episode: “Creativity changed the world in me when I redefined what the word creativity meant for me in my life.”

I shared the line from U2’s Rejoice, “I can’t change the world but I can change the world in me,” with Pia and she took off running with it. Although she had grown up in creative spaces, it took a breakthrough moment for her to unfold, honor, and unleash the creativity within herself. And now she is changing the world, from an inside out perspective, by using her superpower to help others embrace and unleash their creativity.
 
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Pia’s Company: Kollektiv Studio
- Pia’s LinkedIn: 

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.

For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, chick here. 

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Keywords
Creativity, Trust, Bravery, Choice, Vulnerability

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 executive coach and a former executive of the Federal Aviation Administration.

For anyone who wants to experience more joy, Tash says that for it comes down to a simple act: “joy requires a choice.”

Another word and act that keeps coming up in these conversations: a choice. Being intentional about how we want to show up and be present in the world, and how we want to respond to those things we do not control.

Tash brings a level of equanimity and wisdom to this conversation that makes me want to quiet myself, lean in, and learn as much as I can.

And while Tash says, “joy is an inside job,” Tash learned from her father that being in community is another great source for generating joy.

In this episode, Tash answers the following questions:
▶️ How to find more joy?
▶️ How connection and community help to access joy?
▶️ Can one choose to be joyful?
▶️ What is the role of authenticity in joy?

My favorite quote from the episode: “Joy is an inside job.”

What makes sense to me is, while joy requires connection with something bigger than oneself, we experience more joy when we become more open we are to it.

And this is amplified by how much we allow it to reveal itself to us.

Resources mentioned in the episode:
▶️Tash's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashdurkins/ 

▶️Tash’s company Fiercely Joyful: https://www.fiercely-joyful.com/

▶️ Tash’s book: Fiercely Joyful: https://bookshop.org/p/books/fiercely-joyful-11-keys-to-living-authentically-creating-a-life-you-love-natasha-craig-durkins/20682153?ean=9798889265252&next=t

▶️ Book: “Space to Exhale” by Lisa Hurley: https://bookshop.org/p/books/space-to-exhale-strategies-for-curating-a-soft-centered-serene-life-lisa-hurley/21820215?ean=9781394290680&next=t 

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.

For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to:  https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

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.

Stephen is the Vice President of Community at UpMetrics, he’s public speaker, a connector, a Girl Dad, and a former high school coach and college instructor. He’s very persuasive in many ways.

But he wasn’t born this way. He learned at a very early age that life is a series of choices and the only thing you control is your choices and response to stimulus.

Deepak Chopra said “To resist or flow is the only choice in life. One leads to suffering, the other, joy.”

Victor Frankl said “between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

Stephen Minix knows this to be true, but he didn’t learn it from Deepak or Victor, he learned it from his namesake, his father.

And with that choice, Stephen chooses to be positive and exude optimism. Not in a fake or toxic way, but in a very authentic way. “My dad taught me the importance of making that choice.”

When asked about authenticity and his superpower of positivity, Stephen said: “If you are going to judge me based on anything, I’m going to give you something to judge me on, which is exactly who the heck I want to be in the moment.”

In this episode, Stephen answers the following questions:
➡️ What does authentic positivity look like?
➡️ How do you increase your positivity?
➡️ What is the true meaning of positivity?
➡️ Is positivity a choice?

My favorite quote from the episode: “Never beat yourself up. Beating yourself up just results in you being beat up.”

I love this because it feels so true. The lesson too often from beating ourselves up is not to getting better and learning. We often learn to avoid those situations, meaning we don’t grow in that area. That feels like a bad lesson, a bad choice.

Resources mentioned in the episode:
➡️ Stephen’s LinkedIn
➡️ Book: “The Energy Bus” by John Gordon

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.

For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: What Do You Know To Be True?

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Keywords
#Positivity #Impact #PowerOfChoice

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 laughter leader, shares that while laughter has the power to heal you emotionally, spiritually, and physically, it also has the power to increase creativity, resilience, and psychological safety amongst teams.

We’ve talked on previous episodes how laughter is a critical factor for accessing joy, and in this conversation we discuss if laughter is the language of joy.

From the moment I saw Jess on Dr. Krystal Culler’s “Let’s Talk Brain Health” podcast, I knew I wanted to meet Jess and learn more about her experiences with her superpower of laughter.

Jess brings a neuroscience view on the power of laughter to this conversation, sharing the research and shocking deficit of laughter amongst adults. 

Can you recall the last time you laughed for more than five minutes straight? 

Ask a kid the same question, it’s likely been within hours. For you?  Probably more like weeks if not months.

In addition to working with corporate teams to reap the benefits of practicing laughter together, Jess also leads individuals in her laughter classes where the goal is to increase levels of serotonin and oxytocin, and after attending a class, I felt that elevated feeling of joy for over 48 hours.

I love Jess’ journey to becoming a laughter leader, from an accidental party trick to starting online laughter classes during the pandemic when all of us needed connection and a laugh. 

By the end of this conversation, I’m sure you will agree, when you laugh, the world will laugh with you.

In this episode, Jess answers the following questions:
▶️ How to find laughter now? 
▶️ Why is laughter important for emotional and physical health?
▶️ How does laughter contribute to psychological safety in teams?
▶️ Why do children laugh more than adults?

My favorite quote from the episode: “Life is always going to have its ups and downs. Laughter gives you this force field that protects you so you can balance your emotions and feel an inner sense of calm.”

I love this because what Jess is calling out is how the act of laughter can help us become more resilient and fuel our ability to bounce back better.

Resources mentioned in the episode: 
- Jess’ website: https://www.thebrainbar.com 
- Jess’ Instagram: @TheBrainBar 
- Book: The Internet is a Playground by David Thorne

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. 

For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com 

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Keywords
Laughter, Psychological Safety, Trust, Vulnerability, Resilience

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 superpowers that past guests have shared: empathy, curiosity, and connections, and today’s guest talks specifically about awakening awareness to the experiences and perspectives of others.

 Today we’re joined by Mai Moore, the former technology executive turned social justice leader, and we explore her experience with her superpower, “awakening awareness,” and the benefits of our own increasing awareness has on our ability to impact the people and communities we serve.

✨ New Pillar of Potential ✨
This is the first episode in this podcast series where we explore the role that hope has with the guests’ superpower and their journey towards their potential and possible self. 

And to be clear, when we’re talking about hope, we’re using a definition that psychologist Charles R. Synder put forth in his “Hope Theory”: 

Hope is a motivational state based on one's belief in:

➡️ Having achievable goals, 
➡️ On the right path, and 
➡️ Their ability and capabilities to create change

And Mai picks up and runs with this definition of Hope and amplifies it by suggesting when tied together with authenticity, it makes a bigger impact, and also fuels more hope.

In this episode, Mai answers the following questions:
 - How does becoming more aware of others make you a better leader?
 - How does awareness increase social impact?
 - Why hope requires action in order to have an impact?
 - How to give others hope?
 
My favorite quote from the episode: “Awakening awareness is the ability to see more clearly so we can lead better.”

This feels like one of those statements that no one would argue with, however, the power is where one chooses to fix their gaze, and having the continuous curiosity to go deeper and understand even more what it is like to be someone else.

📌 Connect with Mai Moore
Website: https://maimoore.com
Instagram: @maimoore
LinkedIn: Mai Moore

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. 

For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/  

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Keywords

#AlmostSocialImpact #Awareness #Authenticity #Hope

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 to see the profound impact they had on who I am today.

And while we appreciate those teachers and coaches for the impact they had on our lives, if you’ve been a mentor, a coach or instructor, you know how rewarding and fulfilling it is to be in that role.

Today, I get the opportunity to talk with Evan Johnsen, the Vice President of Programs and Development at First Tee Greater Seattle and get to learn about how he uses his superpower to inspire and empower young people through the game of golf.

As someone who has played a variety of sports throughout my life, as well as coached youth sports for 14 seasons across four different sports, I know the demand, the opportunities, and the rewards of sports both as a player and as a coach.

In this conversation, you can tell Evan brings a lot of intention, purpose, and meaning to his craft and it’s the interaction with the young people and other coaches that fills him up.

As a coach of youth and manager of adults, Evan shared some wisdom he’s learned along his journey.

In this episode, Evan answers the following questions:
▶️ What’s important in coaching youth sports?
▶️ How do you make an impact in the lives of young people?
▶️ How do you connect with kids?
▶️ How do you teach life lessons through sports?

My favorite quote from the episode: “They won’t care what you know until they know you care.”

Whether you are coaching youth sports, managing a team, or being a friend, the role of empathy in amplifying the impact you want to have is critical to your success. And sometimes, their success too.

Resources mentioned in the episode:
▶️ Evan’s email: [email protected]
▶️ Evan on Instagram: coach_evan
▶️ First Tee Greater Seattle: www.firstteeseattle.org
▶️ First Tee National: www.firsttee.org
▶️ Chambers Bay Solstice Fundraiser for First Tee Seattle:
✨ Support Evan: https://tinyurl.com/Evan-Solstice
✨ Support Roger: https://tinyurl.com/Roger-Solstice

Chapters
0:00 Intro & Welcome
4:38 First Tee Greater Seattle
5:46 Best Sport for Life Lessons
7:58 Chambers Bay Solstice Event for First Tee
12:47 What or Who Inspired Evan's Superpower
17:32: Role of Curiosity in Evan's Superpower
20:49 Learn to Laugh at Adversity
21:32 Performance Equals Skill Minus Interferences
23:10 Relationship between Joy and Superpower
26:12 Bill Wright Golf Complex and Community
30:32 What Do You Know To Be True?
34:38: Lightning Round

Video in this episode used by permission from First Tee Greater Seattle.

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.

For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to:
https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com

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 that is going on and create more space for joy.

I have heard from many people that Joy feels elusive right now, and this was a hot topic in a several episodes this season so far, so I want to start this look back by addressing what we can do to open up more possibilities for joy in our lives – right now.

We start the reflection with some ideas that Dr. Adam Dorsay shared about the 3 things anyone can do to create more space for joy. I love how simple and accessible these steps are that Dr Adam shared with us. 

And it should be no surprise that a couple of other guests have had perspectives on laughter, appreciation, and creating. We hear from Brain Health expert Dr. Krystal Culler, Seattle sportscaster Jen Mueller, and executive coach Nana Gyesie share their own perspectives for getting on the path to joy.

Second, as I’ve been consuming a lot of information about joy, I’ve noticed that Joy and Happiness to be used interchangeably and in contrast between psychologists, neuroscientists, and other experts. However, our guests have been consistent in their understanding of the difference between joy and happiness in the relationships with their superpowers. 

Purpose expert, Anna Hall, and executive coach, Nana Gyesie share their perspectives on the difference between joy and happiness. And since words matter, this feels especially important to get clear on our definition of joy.

The third area of reflection is on how to access joy and build a joy practice so that we are able to be more joyful and resilient towards adversity. And when we’re more resilient and joyful, we’re able to help others do the same.

For this section, we’re highlighting 
💙 Anna Hall’s “4 ways to access joy” framework
💙 Communication Strategist and Curious Minds author Beth Collier on finding joy in and through our connections. 
💙 Alex Cook shares how he find joy rooted in the purpose and meaning of his work.
💙 Dr. Adam Dorsay shares his framework for finding vitality and joy in life 

In this episode, we answer the following questions:
➡️How can we find joy now?
➡️What is the difference between joy and happiness?
➡️How do I create more vitality in my life?
➡️Does joy help us be more resilient?

Sections / Reflections 
1) Three Actions to Create Joy Now - with Dr. Adam Dorsay (Psychologist, “SuperPsyched” author and podcast host). Additional comments from Dr. Krystal Culler (Brain Health Expert), Jen Mueller (Seattle Sportscaster), and Nana Gyesie (Executive Coach)

2) Difference between Joy vs. Happiness with Anna Hall (Purpose & Joy Expert) and Nana Gyesie

3) Accessing Joy with Anna Hall, Beth Collier (Curious Minds Substack author), Alex Cook (“You Are Loved” Muralist), and Dr. Adam Dorsay, 
Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where Roger Kastner speaks with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. 

For over 25 years, Roger has been working with leaders and teams to co-create pathways to becoming better versions of themselves. This podcast series and his writing on Substack, Roger gets to live into his values of clarity,

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 and artist to put their heart into their work, and then put their work out there. 

I wanted to learn more so I sat down with muralist, musician, and author, Alex Cook, to learn about what motivates his art.

Alex shares “the best art comes from a place of telling the truth,” and then he goes on to demonstrate that level of emotional honesty, vulnerability, and sincerity throughout the conversation.

From considering what others think of his art projects to finding the limitations of being honest, Alex shows up as someone who has thought long and hard about emotional honesty and lives by the principles he has created for himself. 

In this episode, Alex answers the following questions:
- What motivates an artist?
- How to be honest?
- What is emotional honesty?
- How to live with integrity?

In the conversation, when asked about the relationship between his superpower and joy, Alex shares, “the most joyful thing is to do the work you’re here to do.” From my little “me-search” project here I call a podcast, I know 43 guests so far who would whole-heartedly agree with him.  

Resources mentioned in the episode: 

▶️ Alex Cook’s Website: https://www.stonebalancer.com/

▶️Alex’s “You Are Loved” Murals: Using  https://www.youarelovedmurals.com/

▶️Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stonebalancerart

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. 

For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/ 

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Keywords
#honesty #emotionalhonesty #art #motivation #YouAreLoved

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 Curious Mind Substack newsletter, Beth Collier to learn more.

Beth is a communications expert and runs her own consulting firm, and it’s her writing that really caught my attention.

Every Friday she drops a new Substack post that is a masterclass in that topic. Beth makes the interesting fascinating, usually with more turns than Lombard Street in San Francisco, and always unearthing some new angle or fact that most people are learning for the first time.

In this conversation, she shares what she’s discovered and learned:

✨ Many of those quotes you see from famous people on LinkedIn, Twitter, and on PowerPoint slides: they didn’t say them

✨ Imposter Syndrome is a “garbage construct”

✨ Being curious requires you to have a mindset of being open to what you don’t know, which can be hard because our brain craves certainty

Each article is a journey into the unfolding story, that sometimes results in joy, and sometimes ends in disappointment. But the path she takes is always in pursuit of the truth.

The three things I learned from our conversation:
1. Those famous people you are quoting MAY have never said what you think they said.
2. Imposter Syndrome has its roots in a misogynist past that tried to explain why something should be based on what it has always been.
3. Curiosity is about trying to uncover the truth, and sometimes ends in joy and sometimes ends in disappointment.

In this episode, Beth answers the following questions:
- What does it mean to be curious?
- What is the real meaning of curiosity??
- What are the benefits of curiosity?
- How can I foster curiosity in myself?

Resources mentioned in the episode:
➡️Beth’s company: https://www.beth-collier.com/
➡️Beth’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethccollier/
➡️Beth’s Substack “Curious Minds”: https://bethcollier.substack.com/
➡️WDYKTBT Episode with Roger interviews his "rather be mudwrestling" mom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yootEWoVjyo&list=PLbWfh34FP_dUcAaCrI31z00_fLdphi6b7&index=19

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential.
 
For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/ 

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

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 joy of receiving gratitude
2️⃣ The warmth of expressing it
3️⃣ The inspiration of witnessing it
4️⃣ And most surprisingly: the healing power of giving gratitude to ourselves

Yes, self-gratitude.

And if that idea makes you pause…you're not alone. We explore why this often-overlooked form of gratitude might be the one we need most, especially during challenging seasons.

Whether you’re a leader, a coach, or someone simply craving more joy and connection in your life, this episode offers fresh insight and grounded practices to help you unlock the power and potential of gratitude.

You’ll hear answers to questions like:
✅ What does true gratitude look and feel like?
✅ How can you create more gratitude at work and at home?
✅ What’s the impact of expressing gratitude to yourself?
✅ And how do we bring more of it into everyday life?

Resources mentioned in the episode:
▶️ Kevin Monroe Gratitude Consulting 
▶️ I’m Grateful For You cards: 
▶️ Book: “The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis
▶️ Video: “A Good Day” by Brother David Steindl-Rast

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. 

For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: 
https://WhatDoYouKnowToBeTrue.com

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Keywords
#gratitude #Appreciation #YouMatter #Leadership