What if you could stop waiting for the “perfect plan” and start building your next chapter one smart experiment at a time?

For a lot of proven leaders, coaches, and consultants, that constant need to “get it right” turns into overthinking and the feeling of being stuck.

This conversation offers a practical way to move from overthinking to intentional trying without blowing up the life you’ve already built.

I’m joined by Wynne Leon, whose superpower is being a very good trier. She shares how changing your mindset from creating big perfect plans to testing small experiments can be the fast track for personal development.

As the CEO of her own consulting company, an amateur mountain climber, and the host of the “How to Share” podcast, Wynne demonstrates the courage it takes to boldly try new things.

You’ll hear how Wynne…
➡️ uses structured trying, that is one change at a time,
➡️ documenting what happens, and
➡️ “undoing” when it doesn’t work
…to turn big, scary changes into a series of small, reversible moves.

We talk about the difference between reckless risk and calculated experiments, how to know when to turn back (her mountain “turnaround time” principle), and why you don’t actually need certainty to move forward.

If you’re ready to trade the pressure of having it all figured out for the energy and courage of learning as you go, this conversation is your invitation.

You don’t have to blow everything up to become more of your true self. You can try, reflect, learn, adjust, repeat.

In this episode, Wynne answers the following questions:
➡️ How to create small experiments for personal growth?
➡️ How to create a personal development plan?
➡️How to create a safe growth plan?
➡️How do you figure out your next step in life?

Resources mentioned in the episode:
➡️Wynne’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wynneleon/
➡️How to Share podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qInZdzg1Xn3Xac1IMh2z0?si=5e910a4419784495

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to become more of your possible self by discovering your superpower, unlocking your potential, and creating your impact in the world.

This podcast is for leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, and anyone who works with people who want to be inspired to discover their superpower, unlock their possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world.

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
#burnout #perfectionism #overthinking #FearofFailure #mindset #personaldevelopment

If you have been trying to build resilience by "toughening up" and isolating yourself, you are likely feeling more exhausted than empowered. For many in leadership, the path of personal development and the transition from climbing the corporate ladder to living in alignment with your values and purpose brings a unique kind of fatigue. We often feel we have to hide our struggles to maintain our authority, but this "lone wolf" mentality is a fast path to burnout.

In this episode, resilience expert Bill Hefferman reveals why true adaptability isn't a solo sport…it is a team effort. We explore why the most resilient leaders aren't the ones who endure alone, but the ones who have the mindset to build deep connections and psychological safety with others.

If you are a coach, organizational leader, or professional feeling the weight of your own 'reinvention,' this conversation offers a permission slip to stop white-knuckling your evolution. We discuss how to shift from 'powering through' to building a network of support that makes everyone stronger.
Bill shares a simple, three-step process to help you navigate the messy 'neutral zone' of career transitions without losing your sense of self. We also discuss why 'collective resilience' is the missing link for teams that want to bounce back better from adversity."

We also discuss why "collective resilience" is the missing link for teams that want to bounce back better from adversity.

In this conversation, Bill shares…
➡️ 3 ways we can improve our resilience today
➡️ Why resilience thrives in higher performing teams
➡️ Why some people who experience the same traumatic experience, increase their resilience while others have a very different reaction.

This is Bill's second time on 'What Do You Know To Be True?" Check out Episode #3:
▶️"How to Build Resilience and Adaptability": https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/video/resilience-and-adaptability-with-bill-hefferman

In this episode, Bill answers the following questions:
➡️ How to be a resilient person?
➡️ What is emotionally resilient?
➡️ How to be a good teammate?
➡️ How to create more resilient teams

Resources mentioned in the episode:
➡️ Bill Hefferman’s company: https://www.billhefferman.com/
➡️ Leadership Resilience Quotient Assessment: https://www.billhefferman.com/lrq-assessment
➡️ Individual Resilience Quotient Assessment: https://www.billhefferman.com/irq-assessment
➡️ The 7 C’s of Resilience: https://www.billhefferman.com/insights-offcanvas/tools-templates/7cs-rapid-resilience-reset-worksheet

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to become more of your possible self by discovering your superpower, unlocking your potential, and creating your impact in the world.

This podcast is for leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, and anyone who works with people who want to be inspired to discover their superpower, unlock their possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world.

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
#resilience #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #psychologicalsafety #leadershipdevelopment #mindset #whatdoyouknowtobetrue #BillHefferman #rogerKastner #becomingmoreofyourpossibleself

What's holding us back from discovering our true selves is usually permission...the permission we need to give ourselves to act when we don't have the answers. In this conversation on What Do You Know To Be True?, we explore why growth, meaning, and motivation are only possible when we give ourselves permission to engage with the world and with other people.

If you’re asking questions like…
➡️ How do I find my purpose?
➡️ What am I capable of?
➡️ What is my potential?
…this conversation offers a powerful reframe.

Personal development isn’t about waiting until you have clarity or confidence. It’s about being willing to act, experiment, and learn, even when you don’t have the answers.

My guest, Jillian Reilly, shares why giving yourself permission to grow is one of the most essential leadership and life skills today.

Drawing from decades of work in global change, leadership development, and coaching leaders, from working on the first elections in post-Apartheid South Africa to helping people with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe, she challenges the idea that growth happens through introspection alone.

We talk about why discovering your potential is relational, not solitary. Why comfort zones keep us small. And how acting without having all the answers becomes a gateway to adaptability, creativity, resilience, and purpose in a rapidly changing world.

This episode is especially relevant for coaches, leaders, org development professionals, and small business owners who help others unlock their potential and are navigating their own questions of meaning, direction, and impact.

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In this episode, Jillian answers the following questions:
➡️ How do I find my purpose?
➡️ What is my potential?
➡️ What is holding me back?
➡️ How do I achieve personal growth?

Resources mentioned in the episode:
➡️Jillian’s Book: “The Ten Permissions: Redefining the Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century”
➡️Jillian on LinkedIn

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact in the world.
This podcast is for coaches, org development professionals, small business owners, people leaders, and anyone who is working on their leadership capabilities and personal growth in their pursuit of unlocking and living into their possibilities.

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
#PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #Motivation #Coaching #discoveryoursuperpower #unlockyourpotential #createmoreimpact #HowDoIFindMyPurpose #DiscoverYourPurpose

Are you a leader who struggles with personal branding, or maybe you’re unsure how to create a personal brand that actually feels like you? Many leadership coaches and small business owners struggle with a personal brand strategy and self-promotion because it feels inauthentic or overwhelming.

But in today’s digital world, having a defined personal brand strategy isn’t just about vanity, it’s a mindset and a critical tool for unlocking your potential and amplifying your impact.

In this episode, I sit down with digital brand and communications expert Jess Jensen to demystify the process of building a personal brand.

We break down why most leaders get this wrong (hint: it’s not about bragging or the fear of looking like you’re bragging) and how you can shift your mindset to view branding as an act of service. Jess shares her own journey of discovering her superpower and how she helps others do the same.

You will learn a practical personal branding strategy and framework designed specifically for busy professionals. We cover Jess’s 5-step framework that takes you from “I don’t know what to post” to having a clear, confident voice on platforms like LinkedIn.

Whether you are looking to attract more clients or establish yourself as a thought leader, this conversation provides the direction and inspiration you need.

We also dive deep into authentic leadership and why your unique values are the strongest foundation for your content. If you have been waiting for permission to show up as your true self, this is it. By the end of this video, you’ll have actionable clarity on your audience, your message, and your mission.

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SPECIAL OFFER: Jess is offering a free LinkedIn Profile audit for the month of February 2026. To sign up:
1️⃣Go to https://calendly.com/jessjensen-copilotcommunications/25min

2️⃣ Set up a meeting on Jess' calendar, and in the notes section, mention this podcast and leave a link to your LinkedIn profile.

Thank you, Jess, for the generous offer!
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In this episode, Jess answers the following questions:
➡️ What is a personal brand?
➡️ What is my personal brand?
➡️ How to build my personal brand?
➡️ How to build my personal brand on social media?

Resources mentioned in the episode:
➡️Jess’ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakjensen/
➡️Jess’ Company, Co-pilot Communications: https://www.copilotcommunications.com/

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact in the world.

This podcast is for coaches, org development professionals, small business owners, people leaders, and anyone who is working on their leadership capabilities and personal growth in their pursuit of unlocking and living into their possibilities.

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
#PersonalBranding #LeadershipDevelopment #personalbrandstrategy #authenticleadership #Mindset #PersonalDevelopment #howtocreateapersonalbrand #BecomingMoreOfYourPossibleSelf #whatdoyouknowtobetrue #JessJensen #rogerKastner

Do you feel successful on paper but stuck in reality? High achievers often self-sabotage not because they lack discipline, but because they're challenged to break the patterns that get in the way of their personal development. And then there's imposter syndrome that rears its head. Janet Livingstone reveals exactly how to use Internal Family Systems to break this cycle and reverse imposter syndrome.

IFS Coach, Janet Livingstone and I explore how Internal Family Systems or IFS coaching and the practice of holding space can help deepen your relationship with yourself, to increase personal growth and healing, so you are more ready to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact in the world.

What if the very patterns holding you back are trying to protect you?

If you’ve ever felt stuck, conflicted, or unsure why certain patterns, inner critics, or emotional reactions keep showing up, this conversation offers a powerful reframe. IFS coaching helps purpose-driven people…
➡️develop more self-leadership
➡️create emotional regulation, and
➡️increase compassion for the parts of themselves that get in the way
…without trying to “fix” them.

For those on the path to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact, other guests have shared that improving your understanding of and relationship with yourself is big accelerator.

And today’s guest, Janet Livingstone, helps others develop that deeper understanding of themselves.

Janet is an IFS-informed executive coach, an organizational development consultant, and facilitator.

And in this conversation, she gives one of the best descriptions of what IFS is, and the difference between using IFS in therapy and in coaching.

Her superpower is helping others heal, and she shares her experiences as an IFS coach and a trained integration facilitator for clients who have gone on guided psychedelic journeys and want help in making sense of the new neural pathways they’ve created.

In this episode, Janet answers the following questions:
➡️ What is Internal Family Systems or IFS?
➡️ What is IFS Coaching?
➡️ What is psychedelic journey integration?
➡️ What is IFS Team Coaching?

My favorite quote from the episode:
“It is a spiritual experience to witness someone else’s healing.”

Resources mentioned in the episode:
➡️ Janet’s Website
➡️ Janet’s LinkedIn

Chapters
0:00 Intro & Welcome
2:36 What is Internal Family Systems or IFS Coaching?
6:14 Understanding Parts: Inner Critics, Protectors, and Exiles
12:35 IFS Coaching vs Internal Family Systems Therapy: What’s the Difference?
17:01 How IFS Helps Leaders and Coaches Hold Space
25:50 Psychedelic Integration and Emotional Healing
30:29 Healing PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety: What the Research Says
33:26 What Inspired Janet’s Superpower of Helping Others Heal
37:57 What Janet Knows To Be True About Helping Others Heal
39:45 Bringing IFS Coaching Into Teams and Organizations

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your potential, and create your impact in the world.

This podcast is for people leaders, coaches, org development practitioners and anyone who is working on their leadership capabilities and personal growth, through coaching or not, in their pursuit of unlocking and living into their possibilities.

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

"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

Exhausted and out of balance? Feeling burnout? You’ve hit the metrics. You’ve secured the title. You’ve done everything 'right.' So why does winning feel so draining? If you feel like life is rushing by while you're stuck on a hamster wheel of productivity, you aren't broken—you're just out of rhythm.

In this conversation, Ayurvedic Doctor and Corporate Wellness Expert, Sweta Vikram reveals why 'time management' is failing you and how to finally align your energy with your impact." It's about leadership effectiveness and how to increase impact as a leader. Sweta says the path to effective leadership is through finding balance, exploring our true self, and showing up with more kindness.

For leaders drowning in chaos and responsibility, Sweta offers a lifeline: "Burnout happens in chaos, healing happens in routines." She explains how high performers and executives can prevent burnout by understanding their natural rhythms and creating sustainable practices that honor both ambition and wellbeing.

Drawing from 5,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom, Sweta shares how self-awareness and presence can transform leadership from performative to profound.

This episode challenges the traditional leadership playbook that prioritizes doing over being, competition over compassion, and performance over presence.

In this conversation, you'll discover:
➡️ Why "healing begins when people start to feel visible" and what this means for your team
➡️ How to recognize signs of imbalance in yourself and your leadership style
➡️ The difference between being kind and being nice—and why it matters
➡️ Practical ways to pause, reflect, and show up more authentically as a leader
➡️ How ancient Ayurvedic principles apply to modern workplace challenges

Whether you're a proven executive, an emerging leader, or a coach supporting others, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what truly makes leadership sustainable and impactful.

Subscribe to What Do You Know To Be True? for more conversations that unlock your leadership potential.

In this episode, Sweta answers the following questions:
➡️What is Ayurveda?
➡️How to be more valuable as a leader?
➡️How to make people feel seen?
➡️How to be more mindful as a leader?

Resources mentioned in the episode:
➡️Sweta’s Website: https://www.swetavikram.com/
➡️Sweta’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swetavikram
➡️Sweta’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swetavikram

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.
39:42 Lightning Round

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations with ordinary people about their extraordinary talent and the meaningful impact it has on others. The invitation is to be inspired to discover your superpower, unlock your potential and possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world.

This podcast is for people leaders, coaches, org development practitioners and anyone who is working on their leadership capabilities and personal growth, through coaching or not, in their pursuit of unlocking and living into their possibilities.

"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
#Burnout #Exhaustion #leadershipimpact #effectiveleadership #LeadershipEffectiveness #HowToBeAnEffectiveLeader #HowToIncreaseImpactasaLeader #whatdoyouknowtobetrue #SwetaVikram #rogerkastner

As a leader or coach, you are trained to have a plan. You drive the agenda, you solve the problem, you move the ball forward. But what if your leadership or coaching need to "drive" is actually causing you to miss the most important thing in the room?

In this "What Do You Know To Be True?" conversation with Joel Monk, co-founder of Coaches Rising, we explore his superpower: "Tending to the Emergent." This isn't just about being a good listener, it is the active practice of being so present that you can sense what is trying to be created in the moment, rather than forcing what you think should happen.

Whether you are coaching a client through a breakthrough or leading a team through uncertainty, the inability to be present means you are operating on old data. You are reacting to the past, rather than attending to what is emerging right now. Joel reveals how we can heal the parts of us that run from the present, allowing us to finally tune in to the hidden possibilities waiting in every conversation.

If you feel like you are working hard but missing the "magic" in your interactions, this conversation will invite you to stop forcing outcomes and start tending to the emergent.

In this conversation, Joel shares how leadership presence, awareness, and tending to what’s emerging can unlock deeper impact in coaching and leadership conversations.

As a demonstration of Joel’s curiosity and his superpower of tending to the emergent, Joel gets me to share some key things from hosting the What Do You Know To Be True? podcast about how we discover our superpowers, unlock our potential, and make meaningful impact in our communities:
➡️the common themes of people using their superpowers
➡️the path that 9/10 times guests develop their superpowers
➡️the building blocks of potential

In this episode, Joel answers the following questions:
➡️How to be more aware of what's possible?
➡️How to be more emotionally present?
➡️Why do I struggle to be present?
➡️How to be more mindful?

Resources mentioned in the episode:
➡️Joel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-monk-33952613/
➡️Coaches Rising: https://www.coachesrising.com/

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to become more of your possible self by discovering your superpower, unlocking your potential, and creating your impact in the world.

This podcast is for people leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, and anyone who works with people who want to be inspired to discover their superpower, unlock their possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world.

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
#leadershippresence #presence #mindfulness #MorePresent #holdspace #mindfulleadership #Howtobemorepresentasaleader #Holdingspaceinconversations #Beingpresentforpossibilities #tendingtotheemergent #mindset #coaching #leadership #joelmonk #coachesrising #coachingskills #executivepresence #consciousleadership #what do you know to be true #rogerkastner #becomingmoreofyourpossibleself

In this conversation, Dr. Lalith Wijedoru talks about discovering his superpower by speaking his uncomfortable truths through storytelling, which allowed him to unlock his potential and possibilities for creating space for others to share their stories.

And while speaking one’s uncomfortable truths has its perils, Lalith makes meaningful impact in the organizations and communities he’s involved with, because that is how others heal, grow, and deepen relationships, it’s also how he continues to grow and create deeper social connections.

Lalith discovered his superpower by speaking his own uncomfortable truths, so he’s very aware of what is required and what may happen when one shares their uncomfortable truths.

In the conversation, Lalith goes on to share…
➡️ What it takes to tell an uncomfortable truth
➡️ What resistance to expect when telling an uncomfortable truth
➡️ Why the rewards of telling your comfortable truth are better than staying silent

Lalith’s first career was as Dr. Wijedoru, an emergency department pediatric doctor, because he wanted to provide the care and safeguarding of children that he did not receive as a child.

Now he’s in his second career as a well-being consultant, a storyteller, and founder of Behind Your Mask, an organization that creates the spaces and skills for speaking uncomfortable truths through storytelling.

In this episode, Lalith answers the following questions:
➡️ What are uncomfortable truths?
➡️ How to tell someone an uncomfortable truth?
➡️ How to speak your truth?
➡️ How to tell stories about your past?

My favorite quote from the episode: “Truth can disrupt and truth can destroy, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.”

When not telling an uncomfortable truth protects something that causes and prolongs harm, it’s not worth protecting. In many relationships and families there are unspoken truths where we’ve been told it’s safer not tell the truth. In terms of actual healing, that’s bullshit. It only amplifies and prolongs the hurt.

If you are in need of talking to someone, there are organizations available to help.
ℹ️ In the US, for Mental Health Crises And Suicide Prevention: Dial 9-8-8

ℹ️ In the UK, for Mental Health Crises And Suicide Prevention: Dial 1-1-1

🌈 If you are an LGBTQ+ young person in need of support, you can reach out to The Trevor Project crisis counselors, available 24/7,
💜 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
🧡 Text “START” to 678-678
💛 Call at 1-866-488-7386

ℹ️ To find a therapist or counseling, you can try BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/

Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Lalith’s Company, Behind Your Mask
- Lalith’s LinkedIn

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is an invitation to be inspired to become more of your possible self by discovering your superpower, unlocking your potential, and creating your impact in the world.

This podcast is for people leaders, coaches, org development practitioners, and anyone who works with people who want to be inspired to discover their superpower, unlock their possibilities, and make meaningful impact in the world.

For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@WDYKTBT?sub_confirmation=1

"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
#authenticleadership #childhoodtrauma #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealth #vulnerability #personaldevelopment #trau