Keli DeWitt | The Interpreter of Truth

A profound interview with Identity Coach Keli DeWitt!!

How do you know who you really are?

And what happens when you’ve been living from a false identity?

I had the privilege of interviewing Keli DeWitt, a certified life coach with Identity Exchange, whose identity is Interpreter of Truth.

For background, I’ve told you about the impact of the book Living Fearless by Jamie Winship in my life. Jamie and his wife Donna Winship oversee a consulting company called Identity Exchange (identityexchange.com) that carries out the transformative teachings of the book for individuals and groups. Keli is one of the coaches on staff with IDX.

From the moment we started talking, I knew this conversation would be powerful. Keli doesn’t just help people see truth; she helps them apply it to their lives. This gentle, nurturing human lives to help people see and live their True Identity. Here’s where Keli lands within the Superpower Quest framework:

• Core Drive: Harmony

• Hero Type: Connector/Nurturer

• Superpower: Interpreter of Truth

What Does It Mean to Be an Interpreter of Truth?

Keli explained that we’re all born wired for connection, but as we grow, we accumulate false beliefs about ourselves. These beliefs shape our identity—until we stop and listen to the inner truth beneath the noise.

For Keli, her identity as an Interpreter of Truth became clear when she realized that she naturally distills big concepts into bite-sized, personal applications. It’s not just about knowing truth—it’s about living it.

The Lies We Believe and How They Shape Us

Keli told a story about a little boy who didn’t finish his dinner and didn’t get dessert. Instead of recognizing the simple cause-and-effect, he started believing, Mom loves my brother more than me. That one moment of comparison planted a seed of self-doubt that could grow into a lifelong false belief.

This happens to all of us. We encounter pain, make meaning out of it, and unknowingly build our lives around lies. Some of us cope by overachieving, proving our worth through endless striving. Others give up, accepting the false belief that they’ll never be enough.

You Are Not Defined by Your Behavior

One of the most powerful takeaways from our conversation was this: Your behavior does not define you.

Keli illustrated this with a hands-on exercise she does with her grandsons. She shows them a diamond—a reflection of their true identity. Then she covers it with Play-Doh, representing false beliefs and behaviors. The more they live from those false identities, the more people (including themselves) see only the Play-Doh, not the diamond underneath.

But only love can wash away the residue.

Identity Work is for Everyone

This isn’t just for people of faith. It’s for anyone who wants to live from their true self instead of from fear, comparison, or pain. That’s what Identity Exchange, founded by Jamie and Donna Winship, is all about. Their book Living Fearless was the most impactful book I’ve ever read besides the Bible.

My Own Identity: The Creative Connector

At the end of our conversation, Keli asked me about my own identity. After going through the process myself, I discovered that I am The Creative Connector and The Hearer and Holder of Hearts.

For most of my life, I was already walking in this, but without language for it. Now, instead of just doing what I naturally do, I get to consciously live it out.

Final Thought: The Power of Walking in Your True Identity

When you know who you are, the stakes aren’t so high. You’re no longer controlled by fear, performance, or comparison. You’re free.

If this resonates with you, check out Identity Exchange and their incredible work. You can find resources, coaching, and their life-changing book Living Fearless at identityexchange.com.

And if you’re on your own Superpower Quest, I’d love to hear—what’s your true identity? Comment below and share!