Kris welcomes his longtime friend Nickie Gibbs to discuss how a workplace friendship turned into a decade-long bond that helped him survive his first cancer diagnosis. They discuss:

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  The "Platform" Days: How high-stress jobs forged a family-like bond.
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  Servant Leadership: Lessons on leading with heart in business and life.
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  Showing Up: Why effort is the secret ingredient to long-distance friendship.
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  The Letter: Kris reads a personal letter of gratitude to Nickie.

Challenge: After listening, text that friend you haven't spoken to in a while and tell them you love them.

Host Kris sits down with Dr. Rebecca Lee for an open conversation about creative partnership, friendship, and overcoming imposter syndrome in the workplace. They share their journey from colleagues to close collaborators, offering insights on mutual coaching, the importance of connection, and the courage it takes to grow both personally and professionally.

In this deeply personal episode of Dying Out Loud, Kris sits down with men’s coach and speaker Deano Sutter for a conversation about the profound, often invisible impact we have on one another. Kris reveals a moment from years ago—a simple one-hour consultation regarding a men's coaching group—that Deano doesn't even remember, but which fundamentally altered the trajectory of Kris’s life and career.

Together, they explore the concept of the "ripple effect," discussing how brief interactions can plant seeds that grow into life-changing purpose. Deano shares his own journey of self-discovery, moving from a youth pastor struggling with self-worth and sexuality to a coach who helps others rewrite their "outdated programs" for survival. They also dive into a powerful reframing of mortality, with Deano sharing the beautiful lessons he learned while caring for his mother during her final days, viewing death not as a tragedy, but as a meaningful transition.

Key Topics Discussed:

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  The Invisible Impact: How a single conversation can unknowingly shape someone’s destiny.
  
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  Rewriting the Script: Deano’s concept that we aren't broken, but simply running on "outdated programs" from our past that no longer serve our future.
  
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  The Gift of Transition: Moving beyond the fear of death to find richness and connection in the final moments of life.
  
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  Leading without Ego: The shift from seeking validation through helping others to simply holding space for their growth.
  

Listener Challenge: Kris ends the episode with a challenge: Identify someone who has left an "invisible impact" on your life—perhaps through a fleeting moment or a single conversation—and reach out to tell them today.