Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! Success isn’t solely measured in numbers and metrics; it’s about creating a workplace where your greatest asset, your employees, can truly thrive. Recently, I had the pleasure of discovering a company that not only excelled in achieving impressive metrics but also demonstrated a genuine commitment to caring leadership … Read more
As we approach the end of 2023, I find myself filled with gratitude and reflection on the incredible journey this year has been. It’s been a wild ride, and I wanted to take a moment to share some of the special moments that have made this year truly unforgettable. 1. Launching Two New LinkedIn Courses … Read more
In this compelling episode of the Leadership with Heart Podcast, Maureen Leahy, Chief Clinical Officer at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, shares her profound journey as a seasoned healthcare professional and a resilient individual. From pioneering hospice services in the U.S. to her impactful role at SSRCH, Maureen’s path has been marked by accolades, personal … Read more
About 65% of employees often experience loneliness at work. What are you and your organization doing to create a sense of community? The answer to this question will impact your employee satisfaction, customer loyalty, and profitability. If you realize that there is always room to improve as a Caring Leader, I invite you to … Read more
I’m beyond excited to take you on a trip down memory lane as we celebrate the remarkable milestone of the 300th episode of Leadership with Heart. From the very first moment I hit that record button on the inaugural episode to the latest episode, this podcast has been an incredible journey of growth, learning, and, … Read more
I remember working with my first large consulting client and helping them establish a culture team. They were really focusing on making sure their employees felt heard and achieve employee buy-in. While they were already administering and evaluating employee engagement surveys, they wanted to gain more employee and leadership buy-in in more positive culture change. … Read more
Are you ready to revolutionize your leadership style and foster positive change within your organization? If you find yourself grappling with the challenge of uniting your team or addressing pervasive issues such as employee disengagement and a culture of isolation, there’s a transformative solution waiting for you: become a Certified Art of Active Listening Facilitator. … Read more
Many years ago, I was in a meeting where I wanted to achieve a certain outcome, but the energy in the room was counter to that outcome. I could not seem to “win” with the group, and they decided to move in another direction. I left that meeting frustrated and completely self-absorbed in my thoughts … Read more
Imagine this: I was working at a company, and we were about to lose a $2 million client. But here’s the twist ⎼ I was the only one who saw it coming. Some years back, I had a job focused on developing client relationships. One day, a client dropped a bombshell on me: they were … Read more
In the face of global turmoil and divisions that have persisted for years, there’s a a question that I would like you to ponder: Are you your brother’s keeper? To this, my emphatic response would undoubtedly be “yes.” When I gaze into the eyes of those in Gaza, I see my brothers and sisters. Similarly, … 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