What really persuades people? We think it's about being louder, sharper, or more forceful—but that only creates division, resentment, and anger. In this episode, I share a moment with my daughter Mariah when my usual approach backfired, and something unexpected broke through her resistance. What happened with her revealed a truth I believe applies everywhere: family life, business, culture, and even politics. The strongest persuasion isn't about winning arguments—it's about winning hearts. But how do you actually do that in practice? That's what we'll explore together. Find me online: <a href= "https://www.vaughnkohler.com">www.vaughnkohler.com</a> Connect with me on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/vaughnkohler">www.instagram.com/vaughnkohler</a>

What really persuades people? We think it's about being louder, sharper, or more forceful—but that only creates division, resentment, and anger. In this episode, I share a moment with my daughter Mariah when my usual approach backfired, and something unexpected broke through her resistance. What happened with her revealed a truth I believe applies everywhere: family life, business, culture, and even politics. The strongest persuasion isn't about winning arguments—it's about winning hearts. But how do you actually do that in practice? That's what we'll explore together. Find me online: www.vaughnkohler.com Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/vaughnkohler

What really persuades people? We think it's about being louder, sharper, or more forceful—but that only creates division, resentment, and anger. In this episode, I share a moment with my daughter Mariah when my usual approach backfired, and something unexpected broke through her resistance. What happened with her revealed a truth I believe applies everywhere: family life, business, culture, and even politics. The strongest persuasion isn't about winning arguments—it's about winning hearts. But how do you actually do that in practice? That's what we'll explore together. Find me online: <a href="https://www.vaughnkohler.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.vaughnkohler.com</a> Connect with me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vaughnkohler" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.instagram.com/vaughnkohler</a>

What Psychotic Smurfette Taught Me About Persuasion And The Irresistible Power of Love

**What if success isn't just about doing more with your life — but about feeling more alive?**

Welcome to *The Vaughn Kohler Podcast* — where driven, soulful achievers stop settling for "good enough" and start building the life they were truly made for.

I'm Vaughn Kohler — a husband, dad, and proud Kansan from a humble college town — and I work with overachievers and entrepreneurs who *look like they've got it all together* but quietly hunger for something deeper. Oddly enough, a lot of them are women in the medical and aesthetic space. All of them want to lead lives of purpose, peace, and real impact — without losing who they are in the process.

This show is where we cast a bigger, better vision for your future — one that honors your deepest desires without betraying your soul. Together, we confront the hidden fears that keep you playing small, and we break free of the old scripts that say gratitude means you can't want more.

Through real-world storytelling, timeless wisdom, and principles drawn from Scripture and performance psychology, I challenge you to stop letting fear write your story — and start living a life that feels fiercely, fully alive.

If you're ready to live with more clarity, courage, and meaning — you're exactly where you need to be.

I'm Vaughn Kohler: coach, author, speaker, and "a man who asks questions to help you come alive." Book a conversation with me at [vaughnkohler.com](http://vaughnkohler.com) or connect with me on Instagram [@vaughnkohler](https://instagram.com/vaughnkohler).

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**What if success isn't just about doing more with your life — but about feeling more alive?** Welcome to *The Vaughn Kohler Podcast* — where driven, soulful achievers stop settling for "good enough" and start building the life they were truly made for. I'm Vaughn Kohler — a husband, dad, and proud Kansan from a humble college town — and I work with overachievers and entrepreneurs who *look like they've got it all together* but quietly hunger for something deeper. Oddly enough, a lot of them are women in the medical and aesthetic space. All of them want to lead lives of purpose, peace, and real impact — without losing who they are in the process. This show is where we cast a bigger, better vision for your future — one that honors your deepest desires without betraying your soul. Together, we confront the hidden fears that keep you playing small, and we break free of the old scripts that say gratitude means you can't want more. Through real-world storytelling, timeless wisdom, and principles drawn from Scripture and performance psychology, I challenge you to stop letting fear write your story — and start living a life that feels fiercely, fully alive. If you're ready to live with more clarity, courage, and meaning — you're exactly where you need to be. I'm Vaughn Kohler: coach, author, speaker, and "a man who asks questions to help you come alive." Book a conversation with me at [vaughnkohler.com](http://vaughnkohler.com) or connect with me on Instagram [@vaughnkohler](https://instagram.com/vaughnkohler).

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