Why Knowing Your Core Values Changes Everything in Life and Work
From Marli Williams by Marli Williams, M.Ed.
May 6, 2026 · 53 min · Season 6 · Episode 79
About this episode
This episode explores the importance of knowing your core values and how they impact your life and work.
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…
People in this episode
Host: Marli Williams
Guest: Brant Menswar
Topics covered
- core values
- leadership
- personal development
- decision-making
- purpose
- work-life balance
Keywords
- core values
- leadership
- burnout
- belief crisis
- intention
- fulfillment
- decision-making
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Black Sheep Foundry, Cornell
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