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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 45 MIN

Cherian Koshy - What Inspired You to Give?

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In this episode of #GladYouAsked, Martha explores radical empathy, the inspiration behind giving, and acting with integrity with the always inspiring Cherian Koshy. He shares his perspective on the cross section of neuroscience and philanthropy. Cherian’s personal stories about generosity are compelling, and his insights into leadership are raw and vulnerable. He also draws a line with AI as he believes it can never compete with real human-to-human interaction. You also have the opportunity to receive a gratis copy of Cherian’s book Neurogiving, a USA Today bestseller.On this episode:Martha’s Q: What inspired you to give?Guest Q (Cherian Koshy): How does integrity guide the decisions you make when things get hard?Listener Q (Tycely Williams): How does radical empathy show up in your work day to day?Action item: Seek out someone you respect. Could be a colleague, or even a friend or a family member, and ask them the question, “How does integrity guide the decisions you make when things get hard?”How did they respond? What stood out for you? Do their values align with yours? What can you learn from their answer? When you ask, make your best effort to clear your mind, be present, and listen with empathy when they reply.Buy Cherian’s book, Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision-Making, here: neurogivingbook.com. To learn more about Cherian, click here: www.cheriankoshy.com.And here’s the Donor Visit Cheat Sheet Checklist Martha mentioned.#philanthropy #activelistening #empathy #neuroscience #gladyouasked #cheriankoshy #neurogiving

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