I am very excited to share my first interview as part of the Enlightened leader series. I will share these interviews monthly to shine a light on enlightened leaders around the world. My questions help uncover leadership styles and strategies and how this impacts the employee experience. When I refer to “Enlightened leader”, I … Read more
[pullquote align=center] Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.-Benjamin Franklin [/pullquote] This last week, I was blessed to spend time with a group of leaders in Washington in my first ever Employee Loyalty Leader boot camp. I was so excited to embark on this journey … Read more
[pullquote align=center] If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, become more, you are a leader. John Quincy Adams [/pullquote] It’s a new year and many of us are looking at ways to get more fit and healthy. Some questions to consider: How are you doing with your leadership fitness? Have you … Read more
I have a confession to make. It’s a little embarrassing. Actually, its very embarrassing. I am directionally challenged in a big way! The other day, I was meeting with a client for the first time and parked in a parking garage. When leaving the garage, I didn’t look at the level I was on. … Read more
A week ago, my dog had surgery. They put this cone or “halo” on her head to minimize access to the incision. Ever seen an animal with this on? It’s really sad. As I walked behind her, I thought about her limited field of view. How often do we also have this same limitation … Read more
Her story. This last weekend was very busy for my family. It was super exciting to watch my daughter perform in her very first play as a freshman in high school and my son compete in his first competitive Lego robotic event. I was humbled and excited to see them live out their dreams … Read more
This last weekend, my daughter wanted to hangout with a friend of hers who she hadn’t seen for a couple of months. I have always been a big advocate of her socializing with friends as it sets her up for success to interact with girls in her age group. This time, she had to … Read more
An Empowerment story. Over the last couple of weeks, I had a lot of plumbing problems in my home. I noticed that I had a tiny hole in one of my pipes in my basement. It was leaking water for some time without my knowing. I asked a friend for a referral to a … Read more
This video tells a powerful reinvention story that leadership should really take to heart. I have been utilizing video a lot lately to impart the importance of putting employees first. The video that touches me most in my heart is the one on leadership reinvention. I fear that many leaders think that they cannot change who they … Read more
Regular communication with employees is one of the most important factors when it comes to developing a healthy workplace culture that breeds success. You may have systems in place for performance feedback and regular status reports, but there is something to be said for just checking in to see how things are going. … Read more
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.
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.
Contact Heather Today!
+1 403-398-8488
Contact Heather Today!
+1 403-398-8488