What if the reason you feel stuck, disconnected, or burned out isn’t your workload… but a lack of clarity on what truly matters to you? In this episode, I sit down with author and keynote speaker Brant to explore why knowing your core values—especially your non-negotiables—is the foundation for how you lead, live, and show up every single day. We dive into what’s really behind the “belief crisis” so many people are experiencing in their work and lives, and why so many of us are operating on autopilot without even realizing it. Together, we unpack the difference between values you like and values you live by, and how that gap impacts your energy, confidence, decision-making, and sense of fulfillment. We also explore the idea that belief is a skill you can build—and how strengthening it can transform the way you lead yourself and others. This conversation is filled with powerful questions, real stories, and fresh perspective on courage, connection, conviction, and compassion—and how these pillars shape a life of alignment and purpose. If you’ve ever questioned your direction, struggled to trust your decisions, or felt out of sync with your work or life, this episode will challenge you to stop “winging it” and start living with intention. Because purpose isn’t something you find—it’s something you choose. Tune in and reconnect with what truly matters. Brant's Bio: Brant Menswar is a Cornell-certified leadership expert, bestselling author, and founder of Black Sheep Foundry—but what makes him different is simple: He's built an approach that works. For over a decade, Brant has researched the force behind every high-performing team: belief. Not vague inspiration. Not surface-level engagement. Belief rooted in personal conviction — the kind that shapes how people lead, decide, and show up. He's helped over 100,000 people discover what they stand for.. He's worked with Netflix, Verizon, Microsoft, NASA, and Hilton. And he's brought that same research-backed framework to leadership stages nationwide—combining the precision of a Cornell-trained expert with the energy of a former national touring rock musician. Before keynotes, Brant spent two decades as a national recording artist with Big Kettle Drum, earning Billboard recognition and SiriusXM airplay. He learned one thing on stage that changed everything: belief is contagious. When a crowd believes, they move. When a team believes, they perform. The result? Leaders who make decisions with conviction. Teams that trust each other. Cultures that perform under pressure. Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they’ve always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli’s work go to www.marliwilliams.com and follow her on Instagram @marliwilliams Stay Connected to The Marli Williams PodcastFollow us on Instagram: @marliwilliams Our Website: www.podcast.marliwilliams.com Hire Marli to Speak at your next event, conference, workshop or retreat! www.marliwilliams.com Really love the podcast and want to share it?? Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Let's Lead Together and reach more people - we appreciate your support!!
