Leadership purpose

Why Focusing on Work-Life Integration and Not Balance is Key to Success

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

Navigate and Embrace Change With Success as a Team

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

The People Side of Organizational Change

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

Human-Centric Approaches in Government and in Tech

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

Why Coaches Should Get Active Listening Certified

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

Why Leaders Should Get Active Listening Certified

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In this episode, Heather has an insightful conversation with four of the six founding facilitators of the Certified Active Listening Program: Sherry Martin, Mike Chanat, Laurent Pierre JR, and Kaydie Paschall. Each of these accomplished individuals offers a distinctive perspective on their motivations for obtaining the certification and … Read more

What Is a Culture Team?

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! I remember my very first time witnessing the power of a branded culture team. I was working in a sister company to the company that had created a detailed process to establish and sustain their team. They had a recruitment process, they had a unique name, they had … Read more

A Beginners Guide to Culture Change – An Interview with Christinne Johnson, First Bank

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In this episode, join us for a captivating conversation with Christinne Johnson, a seasoned strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the banking industry, formerly the CHRO of FirstBank. Having a wide range of knowledge in Human Resources, Christinne shares insights into her dynamic career, emphasizing … Read more

Balancing Vision and Metrics: Tracey Jenkins’ Playbook for HR Leadership

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

What Happens When Compassionate Leadership Intersects With Purpose – An Interview With John Crowley

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In this riveting episode, we unravel the extraordinary story of John F. Crowley, Executive Chairman of Amicus and former CEO from 2005 to 2022. When two of his children were diagnosed with Pompe disease in 1998, a severe neuromuscular disorder, John’s life took a profound turn. Leaving his … 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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