Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! The transition back to the office after a period of remote work can be met with mixed emotions from employees. For many, the comfort and flexibility of working from home have become a cherished routine. Suddenly, the return-to-work orders can feel like an unwelcome disruption. Imagine starting your … Read more
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
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
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
In any workplace, there is nothing more essential than feeling like you are part of a team. We all want to feel connected and valued by our colleagues. However, have you ever experienced the use of the term “family” to describe your organization? While it may seem like a heartwarming concept at first, it can … Read more
I remember a time when an organization was struggling with morale. They had been going through a lot of changes, and many employees felt uncertain about their future and their roles. It seemed like the leaders were very disconnected from the wants and needs of the employees, and there wasn’t any kind of effort to … Read more
As much as we try to avoid it, feeling overwhelmed and burnt out can often be inevitable. Even with jobs that we love, whether we’re in a leadership role or we’re at the front line. I remember the days when mental health wasn’t even addressed in the workplace. Luckily, over the last few years, we … Read more
What They Don’t Tell You I recently had a fellow leader recall a time when a team member of his who he assumed wanted to be promoted and move up within their organization. When they finally had the chance to sit down and chat about it together, she expressed to him that she had changed … Read more
What Isn’t Seen Disabilities in the workplace, both seen and unseen, can often leave us wondering how to lead our people in the most effective and supportive way. Especially when they’re visibly going through a rough patch. One leader shared with me that when he discovered one of his employees was struggling with anxiety, he … Read more
In this episode, Heather speaks with Marylene Delbourg-Delphis. She is a powerhouse of knowledge both in the academe and in the corporate world, having led multiple companies and boards. She talks to Heather about her unique leadership journey, her work on her book Everybody Wants To Love Their Job, and what leaders should focus on. Key takeaways: … 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.
Through this guide, uncover how to ensure those in your care at work feel heard and valued, resulting in increased loyalty and satisfaction.
Contact Heather Today!
+1 403-398-8488
Contact Heather Today!
+1 403-398-8488