Unlock the Power of Unshakeable Leadership
Training and workshops that build the foundation leaders need to create unshakable cultures of care and strength.
Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP | Founder & CEO Employee Fanatix, Recognized as a Top Leadership Speaker and Thought Leader, Best Selling Author
Unlock the Power of Unshakeable Leadership
Training and workshops that build the foundation leaders need to create unshakable cultures of care and strength.
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WORKSHOP 1
Succeeding Without Burnout
In Heather's 2025 State of Team Culture Survey, over 60% of employees reported feeling emotionally exhausted—often or always. The top drivers were unclear roles, unbalanced workloads, and recognition that never came. These are preventable, leader-shaped problems that are draining teams faster than any deadline ever could.
This workshop gives leaders a practical game plan for getting clear on who owns what, balancing workloads, and building the structures that protect teams from burning out.
*This workshop can be delivered as a standalone session or as a companion to Heather’s The Unshakable Team keynote
Participants will experience an instantly applicable shift in their ability to:
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“Heather really helped us move the needle.
We brought her onboard to help facilitate a series of virtual workshops on belonging, and the feedback was extremely positive. Heather did an excellent job of taking our top takeaways from the workshops and helping us prioritize which to focus on first. We’ve built some great momentum since then, and witnessed a shift in how our people prioritize diversity and belonging. Employees now feel more able to be themselves within their teams, safe enough to discuss their differences, and better equipped to voice concerns without fear of the consequences.”
KARYN GONZALES | Director, Payor Partnerships at DaVita Inc.
WORKSHOP 2
Driving Healthy Accountability
Leaders know they're supposed to empower their teams but, in practice, the balance between setting clear expectations, delegating effectively, and avoiding micromanagement gets muddy fast. When does accountability tip into control? When does giving autonomy start to feel like abandonment? Get it wrong, and the costs are real: research shows 85% of micromanaged employees report their morale was negatively impacted.
This workshop draws a clear line between what works and what doesn’t by giving leaders the language, tools, and framework to hold people accountable while still leading with care.
*This workshop can be delivered as a standalone session or as a companion to Heather’s The Case for Caring Leadership® keynote
Participants will experience an instantly applicable shift in their ability to:
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Heather did an amazing job holding space for different voices and opinions to be heard with both warmth and genuine empathy. Her approach of listening, restating back her understanding, and collecting feedback, has delivered breakthrough insights. Leaders are now equipped to apply those insights to real-world scenarios, and help continue to foster a rich and meaningful culture.”
ELIJAH KEATING | District Manager - Guest Services, Sales & Operations Medical Aesthetics, Ideal Image
WORKSHOP 3
Adapting to Unexpected Change
In today’s world, rigid thinking is a liability. It slows decisions, stalls teams, and grinds people down. And the data confirms it: a 2025 Gartner survey found that only 32% of leaders were able to implement their last change initiative on time while maintaining employee engagement and performance.
But most people have never been taught how to shift their thinking when circumstances demand it.
This workshop introduces Heather's approach to cognitive flexibility: the mental agility required to pivot quickly and stay effective when things don’t go to plan.
*This workshop can be delivered as a standalone session or as a companion to Heather’s The Self-Leadership Imperative keynote
Participants will experience an instantly applicable shift in their ability to:
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"I had the honor and privilege of attending Heather's How to Build a Culture of Belonging program and would highly recommend both Hether as a presenter and the How to Build a Culture of Belonging program.
TROY WASHINGTON, SHRM-CP | Vice President for Human Resources at University of Dayton
Heather led two workshops for our department, and helped me channel my strengths as a leader to foster a culture of sincerity, caring, and loyalty. I will continue to seek her expertise as my organization evolves.”
RAYMUND AGUIRRE | Chief of Police, University Police Department
WORKSHOP 4
Building Effective Feedback Loops
Even when feedback is delivered with the best intentions, people often perceive it as a threat to their competence and identity. The hard truths they need to hear are the same ones that make them defensive. And when leaders don't know how to receive feedback well, it erodes the psychological safety teams need to perform. The business case is clear: employees who see their employer act on feedback are 75% more likely to trust leadership.
This hands-on workshop equips participants with Heather's Cycle of Active Listening™—a framework for giving feedback that lands and modeling how to receive it in ways that strengthen team culture.
*This workshop can be delivered as a standalone session or as a companion to Heather’s Listen Like You Mean It keynote
Participants will experience an instantly applicable shift in their ability to:
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Heather has a unique ability to understand her audience and the realities they face every day—
By grounding her keynote in the audience’s real experiences, she delivered a relevant message that was relatable, meaningful, and empowering—and that created the space for reflection, connection, and renewed confidence.”
Her ability to customize her message to your organization’s culture and goals ensures every word inspires action.”
“Heather’s speeches are filled with energy and passion.
She leaves audiences invigorated to make a difference in their own leadership.”
“You will not be disappointed.
Heather engages with her presence, energy, and knowledge. Her clear, executable strategies are applicable to all leaders.”
“Heather was one of the best speakers we’ve ever had.
Her inspirational words helped our organization's leaders think about how they’ll move forward in the new world of business we’re all now navigating.”
“Heather's message was on point!"
She did an amazing job engaging our audience and responding to all their questions.”
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.
Books that guide leaders to lead with
strength and care, no matter the industry.
The Art of Self-Leadership
Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead yourself
Discover how to own what’s in your control, speak up for yourself, and influence others with confidence in today’s changing workplace.
The Art of Active Listening
How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood
Learn how to ensure people at work feel heard, so they do whatever it takes to achieve the outcomes that serve your relationship and organization.
The Art of Caring Leadership
How Leading With Heart Uplifts Teams and Organizations
Learn how to ensure your people know you care, so they move mountains for your mission.
The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty
Fascinating Truths About What It Takes to Create Truly Loyal and Engaged Employees
Learn how to build the kind of loyalty that inspires employees to stay, grow, and give their best.
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.
Contact Heather Today!
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