This past week, I was honored to take part in Harvard Business Review Brasil, Brasil Week in Sao Paulo. I was super excited to share my insights on the key driver for employee loyalty with a large crowd of engaged leaders. I must be honest. I was a little nervous; partly, because I hoped my … Read more
SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather speaks with Jill Katz, Chief Change Officer of Assemble HR Consulting about her view of leadership, a time when she was not the best leader she could be and some pearls of wisdom that she offers to all leaders. Jill discloses the 3 C’s that she shares through the … Read more
SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather speaks with Melissa Ebert about her leadership style, concepts of psychological safety, why self-care is so important and a few challenges she had along the way. Key takeaways: Get input from your team to understand where they come from. Seek first to understand. Help your people live in … Read more
SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather speaks with Peter Melby, CEO of Greystone Technology, about his leadership style, the reason he likes to lead, and his unique way of ensuring consistent communication and conversation among the team and the manager. You will learn a ton from this one! Key Takeaways: Growth comes from insisting … Read more
SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather speaks with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, about her leadership style, the unique ways she engages with her team, how her “real” way of leading grows those around her and much more. She is someone you’d want to sit and talk with for a lifetime. Don’t … Read more
SUBCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather speaks with longtime friend and human resources practitioner, D’Anthony Tillery, about leading with heart, evolving as a leader, and what it takes to lead with compassion. Key Takeaways: Leadership is about always learning. Even though we want to empower and trust our people, we need to provide enough … Read more
SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this podcast, Heather speaks with Mindy Flanigan, Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspiring HR. Mindy shares her leadership philosophy, a story when she was challenged to be the shining leader she is today, tips for connecting with a fully remote team and an amazing pearl of wisdom. Key takeaways: Leaders should create rallying … Read more
Last night, I attended a fundraising event for an organization with a primary mission of ministering to the homeless. Every year, it is a powerful event, especially because those who do the ministering are freshmen in college. Many have never even left their small towns across America, let alone, encountered the homeless … Read more
Just recently, I attended my first ever mentor walk. The idea is that a mentor and mentee are paired up and then walk a mile together to learn more about each other and to receive and give some great advice. This will, hopefully, turn into a long-term relationship. I decided to sponsor … Read more
These last few weeks have been a whirlwind in my home. with three of my four children attending multiple camps each and some of them being at sleepaway camps for one or two weeks at a time. I planned to have them attend these camps almost a year ago. While it was … 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.
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Contact Heather Today!
+1 403-398-8488