Many people believe leadership is about having the answers.

But some of the most powerful leadership moments come notfrom speaking, but from listening.

In this episode of Your Truth Explored, Rodney Reynders explores why listening is one of the most underestimated yet powerful leadership skills. In a world that often celebrates the loudest voice in the room, true leadership can emerge through curiosity, presence and the willingness to hear what others are really saying.

When leaders dominate conversations, ideas stay hidden,concerns remain unspoken and creativity shrinks. But when leaders listen deeply, something powerful happens. People feel respected, valued and psychologically safe enough to contribute their ideas and perspectives.

Rodney shares insights from his experience as a leader andcoach, including how a simple shift from giving answers to asking questions can transform engagement within a team. Instead of solving every problem, leaders who listen create environments where people think, grow and take ownership.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why listening is an active leadership behaviour, not apassive one
• How listening builds psychological safety within teams
• Why leaders who always provide answers can unintentionally create dependence
• Practical listening practices that strengthen trust and collaboration

The episode also features the song “Listening to Lead”, reinforcing how silence, curiosity and compassion can strengthen connection and leadership.

If this episode resonates with you, follow the podcast andshare it with someone who may benefit from the conversation.

You can explore more resources, music and coaching at
www.yourtruthservices.com.au

Until next time, stay connected to your truth.

Episode 13 – Knowing Your Core Beliefs

Most of us move through life guided by beliefs we neverconsciously chose.

They quietly shape how we see ourselves, how we respond toopportunities, what we tolerate, and what we avoid. Many of these beliefs wereformed early in life through family, culture, school, past experiences,successes, failures and even moments of criticism or praise. Over time thesemessages become internal rules that start to feel like facts.

In this episode of Your Truth Explored, RodneyReynders explores the powerful role our core beliefs play in shaping behaviourand decision making. When we begin to examine where these beliefs came from andwhether they still serve us, we create space for greater awareness, freedom andchoice.

Rodney shares reflections from his own journey as well asinsights from coaching conversations, illustrating how beliefs such as “Ihave to prove myself,” or “I’m not enough,” can quietly drive ouractions without us realising it. The moment we begin to question theseinvisible scripts; we open the door to rewriting our story.

This episode invites you to pause and reflect on a fewpowerful questions:

• What do I believe about myself?
• Where did that belief come from?
• Is it true?
• How is it shaping my choices today?

Because the truth is simple but powerful: you are not yourbeliefs. You are the awareness behind them, which means they can beexamined, updated and rewritten.

The episode also features the song “Rewriting My Story,”a musical reflection on letting go of old narratives and choosing a morecompassionate and empowering perspective.

If this conversation resonates with you, follow the podcastand share the episode with someone who may benefit from the message.

You can explore more resources, music and coaching at
www.yourtruthservices.com.au

Until next time, stay connected to your truth.

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In this powerful conversation, Rodney is joined by Dr Tim Baker, leadership psychologist, author of 19 books, and global facilitator who has worked across 14 countries and 21 industries helping leaders build trust, accountability, and sustainable performance. Together, they explore one of the most overlooked leadership truths: leadership is not about entitlement or authority. It is about influence, authenticity, and the quality of conversations we have with others. Dr Tim shares his practical Five Conversations Framework, designed to help leaders move beyond surface-level check-ins and create meaningful developmental conversations that strengthen engagement, trust, and workplace culture. The episode also dives into:• Why listening is the most underrated leadership skill• How self-leadership shapes influence and presence• The difference between communication and true connection• How everyday conversations can transform organisational cultureIf you lead others, support teams, or simply want to improve how you connect with people, this episode offers practical wisdom grounded in decades of real-world experience.🎧 Follow Your Truth Explored for more reflective conversations🤝 Share this episode with someone who may need it🔔 Subscribe for weekly reflections 🎙️ Explore more episodes of Your Truth Explored 🌐 https://yourtruthservices.com.au​ ⁨#DrTimBaker @RodneyReynders @YourTruthServices @TimBakerthoughtleader

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