The Truth About Truth with Elly Johnson - Episode 12

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The Truth About Truth with Elly Johnson – Episode 12

The Recap

Elly Johnson’s story is truly amazing. She is an author, entrepreneur, and Australia’s leading truth and lies communication expert. She uses her expertise in truth, trust, and deception to transform the way people and organizations search for, and ultimately discover, the truth. A former police officer, Elly fully embraced becoming a “truth expert” after realizing there were striking similarities when searching for truth. Whether the goal is to solve a crime, hire the right candidate, or enter a new relationship, the search for truth is vital.

In this episode, we talk about truth and the role it plays in relationships, business, and everyday life. Elly dissects the psychology of lying and how many of us may not even realize how much we habitually lie. Elly discusses the goal of her company, Truth Ability, and explains her own five pillars of truth. She discusses her own relationships, both past and present, and the importance that genuine trust plays in building strong relationships. Finally, Elly implores us all to become the best versions of ourselves, regardless of who we may disappoint along the way.

Episode Highlights

00:59 – Introducing Elly
02:26 – Elly’s newest A – Z project focused on getting more truth
03:54 – Elly’s background in truth
07:13 – How Elly started her business
08:41 – Why people sometimes think in lies
09:52 – Elly recalls her first experience of being really impacted by a lie
13:20 – How Elly feels about the phrase, “Two sides to the truth”
15:28 – Elly’s inspiration to become a police officer
16:54 – The “boys’ club” culture of the police academy
18:33 – Elly talks about meeting her husband and their subsequent divorce
19:18 – The difficulty of relationships and the role truth plays
22:17 – Truth Ability and Elly’s five pillars of truth
23:40 – Elly recounts a time when she wishes she spoke up and told her truth
28:59 – The importance of being ready before beginning a new relationship after a long-term one ended
33:53 – The Decision Traffic Light explained
37:12 – Elly’s journey from the end of her first marriage to being engaged today
40:29 – Becoming the best version of yourself
41:42 – Elly’s upcoming projects
43:52 – What does Elly think about when she hears the word MILF?
44:34 – What is something Elly has changed her mind about recently?
45:12 – How does Elly define success?