Scaling Leadership: AI, Coaching, and the Future of Development
In this Leadership with Heart podcast episode, I welcome Kevin Kruse, Founder and CEO of LEADx.
In this Leadership with Heart podcast episode, I welcome Kevin Kruse, Founder and CEO of LEADx.
Today is a special day—February 11th, the official launch of my new book, The Art of Self-Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself. This book isn’t just another leadership guide—it’s a call to action for anyone who feels stuck, powerless, or waiting for permission to move forward.
I remember facilitating my very first culture team meeting, and it was a company that had a desire to increase their engagement and really gain buy-in from their employees and cultivate change and just improve.. And I remember there was this gentleman with his arms crossed. He looked very distant and shut off, and he … 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
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
At a recent event where I was speaking about How to Create a Culture of Listening, one woman stopped me to compliment my presentation. Then, she said, “I was just talking to a coworker, and we think that we all have a responsibility to be heard. Not just that others have a responsibility to listen … Read more
The other day, I woke up at 3 A.M. to take my husband to the airport. About halfway through our journey onto the tollway, we saw a slight slowdown in traffic because of a work truck with flashing lights, which caused us to slow down for just a couple of minutes. There’s a moment, and … Read more
There are so many options out there for professional growth and certification programs, but to me, there’s one thing that truly stands out—long-lasting impact. Today, I’m thrilled to unveil the unique story behind the creation of our Certified Art of Active Listening Facilitator program. With a strong foundation in workplace culture and employee engagement, this … Read more
When thinking about mastering the art of attention and finding the ability to overcome distractions, what is the first thing that comes to mind? How do you go about overcoming the challenges that distractions may bring you? What impact does the way we communicate with or without distractions have on the people around us? When … 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 (720) 295-1194