Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! I was about eight years old when I remember seeing Reverend Jesse Jackson speaking on television to thousands of people. I did not know anything about this man, I don’t love him very much today. But I remember how in awe they were of him. They were all … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! Meeting customer needs is vital for business success in the competitive landscape. However, when companies fail to align with customer values and expectations, it can result in a phenomenon I like to call “Culture Collision.” Culture Collision occurs when there’s a significant disconnect between leadership and customers, leading … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In the dynamic world of business, unexpected upheavals like mergers, strikes, or layoffs can send shockwaves through an organization, leaving leadership and employees feeling disoriented and customers caught in the crossfire. This phenomenon is what we call “Culture Clash.” Culture Clash occurs when the very fabric of an … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! Many years ago, I was working with a company who were recognized as a Top Workplace. They were low on the list, but they were getting a lot of things right and taking the right approaches. However, they still noticed that their engagement was lower than they had … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! Some hold the belief that organizational culture remains static, either being inherently good or bad within companies and associations. However, what if this perspective is flawed? What if organizational culture operates on a sliding scale, presenting the possibility that what seems like a “good” culture may be quietly … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In the pursuit of professional success, the concept of work-life integration emerges as a game-changer, surpassing the traditional notion of balance. Caring Leaders understand that success is not about compartmentalizing work and personal life, but seamlessly blending them. This approach emphasizes aligning internal focus, prioritizing self-leadership, and integrating … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! I’m excited to dive into a topic that’s absolutely pivotal for every team’s success: navigating and embracing change as a cohesive unit, all under the umbrella of caring leadership. I’ve crafted a straightforward 3-step change model that lays the foundation for a successful journey. Let’s break it down … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! Hundreds of years ago, there was a group of monks in Thailand, and the monks had this huge statue of a Golden Buddha. When they heard that there was a group of soldiers coming, they tried their best to make sure this valuable Buddha was spared. To do … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Tracy Barnes, the Chief Information Officer at the State of Indiana, and I must say, our conversation was nothing short of enlightening. In this episode of the “Leadership with Heart Podcast,” Tracy and I explored the dynamic intersection of … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In this episode, Heather has an insightful conversation with two of the six founding facilitators of the Certified Active Listening Program: Jen Fox and Chris McAuley. Chris McAuley has over 35 years of business experience as a successful manager, leader, and business owner, Chris experienced firsthand the value … 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