What Do I Know That I Don't Teach?

A Powerful Reflection for Practitioners—and for All of Us

In a recent clip from our Professional Training Retreat, Linda Pransky poses a simple but profound question: What do I know that I don’t teach? It’s a moment that sparked reflection for everyone in the room—and it’s just as relevant whether you’re a coach, a practitioner, a parent, or simply someone navigating everyday life.

When we have insight into something meaningful—something that’s changed the way we live—it’s easy to assume we’re sharing it naturally. But sometimes, the things we know most deeply become so second nature that we forget to articulate them. We forget how powerful it can be for someone else to hear them for the first time.

Teaching Through Feeling, Not Just Words

What makes this reflection so valuable is that it draws attention to the feeling behind what we teach. Linda reminds us that our most impactful teaching doesn’t come from a perfectly crafted message or a set of techniques—it comes from a genuine feeling of clarity, calm, and goodwill. That’s when people truly listen. That’s when learning sticks.

If you’re in the business of helping others, or even just hoping to be a more understanding presence in the lives of people you care about, this clip is a helpful reminder: You don’t have to have all the right words. You just have to share what you know from a good feeling.

What Might You Be Holding Back?

Sometimes we hold back what we know because we doubt its importance. Sometimes it’s because we think it’s already obvious. But this clip encourages us to revisit our own grounding. What do you know, deep down, that has helped you? What do you live by that you’ve stopped talking about?

This is an invitation to bring those things to the surface—not as advice or instruction, but as a way of pointing people back to their own wisdom.