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
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
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! Welcome back to the Leadership with Heart podcast! Today’s episode is an interesting one with two leaders from Mosaic; Mosaic is a dynamic whole-person healthcare organization that focuses on allowing people to live full lives. Mosaic listens and learns about the unique needs of the clients they serve … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! My career journey began on LinkedIn when I started sharing content that truly mattered to me. Over the years, I’ve seen significant growth. Notably, last year, I had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with LinkedIn for the first time. Now, I’m eagerly anticipating the release of my third … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In this episode, we explore how innovative software, inspired by AI learning similar to Netflix’s recommendation algorithms, is revolutionizing employee communication. The CEO and Founder of internal communication software, Cerkl, Tarek Kamil leads a team of talented engineers, designers, and marketers who are passionate about using AI and … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In this episode, Heather asks, “Are you your brother’s keeper?” Her answer is a resounding “yes.” Through personal experiences and a commitment to promoting caring leadership, she emphasizes the importance of extending empathy and compassion to all, transcending divisions and affiliations. She shares her struggle with anxiety and … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In this episode, Heather guides you through the intricacies of mastering the art of multitasking while maintaining a genuine and focused connection with the person right in front of you. In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to balance productivity and interpersonal connections is a leadership skill worth cultivating. … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! Today, we’re taking a step back to revisit a fundamental concept in leadership: teamwork. As the saying goes, “Teamwork makes the dream work,” and it couldn’t be more true. Our host, Heather, reflects on the importance of teamwork in their own life, especially as they navigate multiple ongoing … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In this episode, we’ll uncover the transformative power of humility in building trust within organizations, sharing real-world examples and actionable insights from Walt Rakowich. He is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as … Read more
Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In this video, Heather talks directly to her listeners about a leadership lesson she actually learned from her son on a family trip. This lesson included a canoe and learning how to work as a team with his dad to get back to shore. It’s an interesting and … 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