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199: Leaders with Heart Don’t Cause PTSD

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Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather sits down to discuss the recent news of the Better.com CEO laying off hundreds of employees through a 3-minute Zoom call. This has made headline news – and not for good reason. This CEO acted in the complete opposite of what we encourage on … Read more

143: Leaders with Heart Lift Up Others

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks to Garth Jordan and Heather Loenser of the American Animal Hospital Association. Both leaders of this organization: Garth, CEO, and Heather Loenser, Senior Veterinary Officer, together with Heather Younger have a very dynamic discussion about their personal leadership findings.  To the Heathers, empathy … Read more

138: Leaders with Heart do What is Necessary to Lift Others

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks with John H. Chuang, Founder and CEO of Aquent about his leadership style, a time when he was not the best leader he can be, and some great tips for leaders new and seasoned. Key takeaways: It’s less important if something is easy. … Read more

125: Leaders with Heart Course Correct Themselves and Others with Care

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather interviews Curtis Martin, CEO of FOCUS about his drive to lead, his leadership style, his struggle with patience, and a time when he took his eye off the business and abdicated responsibility. Key takeaways: Don’t abdicate responsibility but be there to guide people. Show … Read more

122: Leaders with Heart That We All Get Better One Step at a Time

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks with Matt Sweetwood, CEO of LUXnow, on his leadership style, his strong drive to lead, and where it comes from. He also shares how he treats his employees like family, and his very profound story of adversity and rebirth. Key takeaways: When things … Read more

89: Leaders With Heart Make It Safe To Speak The Truth

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks with Joe O’ Neill, CEO of G & D Integrated about his unique approach to providing psychological safety in the workplace, and how he engages with his front line and uses orientation to do it. He talks about a time when he became … Read more

Becoming Unshakeable With Heather R Younger

Becoming Unshakeable is the podcast for leaders, creators, and changemakers who know that true leadership starts from within. Each episode explores what it takes to lead with resilience, compassion, and purpose—without pretending to be perfect.
Through candid conversations with executives, frontline leaders, coaches, and everyday heroes, Heather uncovers the real stories behind growth, setbacks, and transformation. From navigating change to creating emotionally safe cultures, Becoming Unshakeable reveals how self-leadership and Caring Leadership can shape people—and workplaces—that cannot be shaken.

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CEO of Employee Fanatix

A leading workplace culture and employee engagement consulting & training firm.

A highly sought-after keynote speaker

Bringing the best insights from over 25,000 employee stories to the stage.

A top company culture strategist

An expert in creating spaces for these vital conversations.

A contributor to leading news outlets

A trusted expert on workplace culture — recognized by INC. as one of the Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts of 2025 and by Thinkers50 as one of the leading global voices shaping the future of leadership.

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