Heather R Younger

 Perspectives on Inclusive Leadership

What comes to mind when you think of inclusive leadership within the workplace? If you have been reading my work or watching my videos, you know that I think inclusion starts with active listening.  My latest book is dedicated to clarifying and simplifying this topic. When I think of inclusion, I also think of allowing … Read more

279: The Power of Partnerships: How Strong Collaborations Fuel Leadership Success

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Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! On this episode of Leadership with Heart, we dive into the fascinating story of a company that values deep relationships and creating a nurturing environment for its employees. In this episode, you’ll see the value and power of partnerships. Join us as we explore how this company hires … Read more

278: Defining Success and Showing Up as Your Authentic Self

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! On this episode of Leadership with Heart, my guest and I discuss the importance of leading with heart in both personal and professional relationships. My guest, Ayanda, shares a bit about her personal journey of self-exploration and the importance of being authentic as a leader. She dives into … Read more

The Power of Caring Leadership™️:Why It Matters More Than Ever

When I was on a college visit with my son in NY, we had to navigate through Penn Station, hopping on and off different trains. We stumbled upon one train but weren’t sure if it was the right one. As it left, a kind lady directed us to a faster option. As we climbed the … Read more

277: Art of Active Listening Builds Trust and Inspires Greatness with Stephen M.R. Covey & Heather R Younger

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Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! a Welcome back to the Leadership with Heart podcast! Today we have a treat in store for you. For today’s episode, I decided to revisit a captivating webinar I did a couple of months ago with the incredible Stephen M.R. Covey! In this episode, we’ll delve into various … Read more

276: Breaking the Mold: How Antonio McBroom Became a Franchisee Extraordinaire

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! a What does it take to own a franchise? That’s the first question I had in mind when I sat down with Antonio McBroom… and then I was shocked when he told me he bought his first franchise before even finishing college. Antonio McBroom began as a franchise … Read more

275: The Path to Authentic Leadership: Exploring Kristi Turner’s Journey

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! a Kristi Turner is a true embodiment of leadership with heart – she not only leads by example, but as you’ll hear throughout this episode, she is someone that is truly grateful to be able to lead others and takes pride in doing it the best way she … Read more

274: The Home Care Business – Navigating the Senior Care Business & Entrepreneurship

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! a Have you ever thought about what other senior care options there are other than senior housing? Many people get to the age where their parents, in-laws, or other family members need professional help and don’t know where to turn to. My guest today, Connie, has over 20 … Read more

Why ‘Family Workplace Cultures’ are actually a Red Flag

In any workplace, there is nothing more essential than feeling like you are part of a team. We all want to feel connected and valued by our colleagues. However, have you ever experienced the use of the term “family” to describe your organization? While it may seem like a heartwarming concept at first, it can … Read more

273: Revitalizing the Tech Space -Inspiring Leadership with Quentin Mackey

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! a The tech space has gotten a lot of bad rep in the news lately, with all the layoffs and poor leadership, but I’m excited to share this episode with Quentin Mackey, Head of New Modules at Microsoft. His caring leadership is a breath of fresh air. Take … Read more

Becoming Unshakeable Podcast

With Heather R. Younger

Becoming Unshakable is the podcast for leaders, creators, and changemakers who know TRUE LEADERSHIP starts from within.

Each episode explores what it takes to lead with resilience, compassion, and purpose while staying human through it all.

Through candid conversations with executives, frontline leaders, coaches, and everyday heroes, Heather uncovers the real stories behind growth, compassion, setbacks, and transformation.

From navigating change to creating emotionally safe cultures, Becoming Unshakable reveals what it really takes to create leaders—and organizations—that can’t be shaken.

Hi, I'm Heather

I've been through every type of
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
you can think of.

Layoffs, reorgs, mergers, acquisitions and major technology shifts. More than 20 years leading teams through high-stakes situations where results mattered, people depended on me, and decisions couldn't wait.

Those years taught me how to lead. But they also showed me the hidden cost of always being the one who holds it all together.

During our second reorg in less than a year, I walked out of a meeting with no say in what was happening, just marching orders. When my team asked how the meeting went, I should have said, “Give me 15 minutes to process this.” But I didn't. Instead, I let them absorb every ounce of my frustration.

Then I saw their faces.

The people who looked to me for stability had just watched me unravel. What was that teaching them about their ability to handle the pressure?

That moment changed how I saw my role as a leader. Leading teams isn't only about grit or resilience. It's about how your presence builds the trust your team needs to function when things get hard.

Today, I help organizations build unshakable leaders, teams, and cultures. Because when leaders become the calm teams can count on, organizations don't just survive change, they come out strong enough to handle what’s next.

Heather Sitting
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