Becoming Unshakable With Heather R. Younger

Heather introduces the Certified Art of Active Listening Facilitator Program. In this episode, she shares why this can truly transform the way people connect and communicate at work. How it has the power to help ANYONE transform organizations from the inside out!    Heather has worked with countless organizations helping to improve their workplaces, improve employee retention, improve customer exp...

Welcome back to "Leadership with Heart," the podcast that delves into effective and caring leadership strategies with Heather Younger.   In this episode, Heather chats with Megan Gluth-Bohan, the owner and CEO of TRInternational, a prominent US-based chemical distributor, as well as the Owner of Chemblend of America, a cutting-edge chemical blending and tolling facility, brings her wealth of exper...

Today's episode focuses on the role of HR in fostering psychological safety. I'm your host, Heather, author of The Art of Caring Leadership and The Art of Active Listening, and today, we're joined by Sherry Martin, an HR Business Partner and true advocate for building thriving workplaces. Join us as we uncover Sherry's insights on nurturing psychological safety and embracing leadership with heart.

How do you establish trust with consumers at a time when people feel like they are constantly marketed to? My guest today, Paige Velasquez Budde, is Partner and CEO at Zilker Media, an Austin-based agency building people-driven brands. Their strategy is to focus on the people within the companies that can represent the organization by educating and entertaining, not just selling. By doing this, Pa...

In this episode of the Leadership with Heart Podcast, Heather reflects on her recent experiences and shares an important lesson she learned: "slowing down to speed up." Over the past nine days, Heather has been on a hectic journey, traveling for a keynote in Houston, attending the National Speakers Association convention, and recording LinkedIn Learning courses in California. Amidst her fast-paced...

Today, we are revisiting an episode I did with Dr. Yetta Toliver, the Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Xerox, that never made it onto the podcast. Yetta is the mastermind behind Xerox's DIB strategy, and I know you all will learn so much from this conversation. So get comfortable; we're about to dive into a discussion with Dr. Yetta Toliver that will leave you inspired and rea...

In this episode, I share a personal experience where my son pointed out my addiction to distractions in today's world. I dive into the overwhelming presence of distractions that surround us and explore how they can become addictive and what I have done to help minimize this. I offer practical strategies and tips to regain control over our attention and find a healthier balance. Here's how I confro...

On this episode of Leadership with Heart, we dive into the fascinating story of a company that values deep relationships and creates a nurturing environment for its employees.   Meredith Monday Schwartz, discuss balancing the needs of the company and individual employees, the importance of psychological safety, and the power of curiosity in resolving conflicts. Tune in to hear about the CEO's pers...

On this episode of Leadership with Heart, my guest and I discuss the importance of leading with heart in both personal and professional relationships. My guest, Ayanda, shares a bit about her personal journey of self-exploration and the importance of being authentic as a leader. She dives into dealing with tough decisions, such as firing a friend, and the importance of being empathetic towards emp...

Welcome back to the Leadership with Heart podcast! Today, we have a treat in store for you. For today's episode, I decided to revisit a captivating webinar I did a couple of months ago with the incredible Stephen M.R. Covey! In this episode, we'll delve into various topics, ranging from leadership to personal growth to workplace culture and so much more. Stephen M.R. Covey is a renowned author and...

What does it take to own a franchise? That's the first question I had in mind when I sat down with Antonio McBroom... and then I was shocked when he told me he bought his first franchise before even finishing college.   Antonio McBroom began as a franchise developer of Ben & Jerry's throughout the US. While attending college, he began his journey with Ben & Jerry's in 2004, "scooping his way up" f...

Welcome to another episode of Leadership with Heart! Today's guest, Kristi Turner is a true embodiment of leadership with heart - she not only leads by example, but as you'll hear throughout this episode, she is someone that is truly grateful to be able to lead others and takes pride in doing it the best way she can. Get ready to be inspired as she shares her insights on leadership throughout her...

Have you ever thought about what other senior care options there are other than senior housing? Many people get to the age where their parents, in-laws, or other family members need professional help and don't know where to turn to. My guest today, Connie, has over 20 years of experience in senior care. As an adult caregiver herself, she is passionate about helping other adult caregivers manage th...

The tech space has gotten a lot of bad rep in the news lately, with all the layoffs and poor leadership, but I'm excited to share with you this episode with Quentin Mackey, the Head of New Modules at Microsoft. His leadership is a breath of fresh air in a space that needs positive and caring leadership more than ever. I know you'll enjoy this episode… take a listen.  

In this podcast, Heather speaks directly to her listeners about empowerment. Her son is leaving off to college soon, and as she often says, kids are oftentimes the biggest teachers. Listen to this podcast if you want to learn how to empower others to do their best work but keep your level of support. She shares tips on how to give them freedom but still be supportive. Take a listen. 

Do you ever wonder what it takes to be a CEO? Jennifer Waller is now the CEO and President at Colorado Bankers Association, but it took her a lot of learning to get to where she is today. One of her biggest lessons was that you don't have to change who you are to reach your goals. Women often feel pressured to toughen up and shed their "soft" side to succeed in the corporate world. But in fact, as...

In this episode, Heather speaks directly to her listeners about the process of publication for her new book, The Art of Active Listening. She shares a recap of her week and the impact that this book and this message have had so far - it has been exciting and very rewarding to see the positive impact it's having so far. She leaves you with a question for you to think about this week. Take a listen....

Francesca Luthi is the Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer at Assurant - a leading global business services company. In this episode, she shares some of her early career struggles as a woman and how she managed to navigate being promoted to a role where some didn't think she belonged. Her leadership lessons are many. Take a listen.

Do you ever wish you could reinvent yourself and change your life? Do you ever wonder what it takes to embrace change and reinvent yourself for a successful and fulfilling life? Ron Fong is the President and CEO of the California Grocers Association, and it took him 10 years to finally answer that question. In this episode, he shares some of his wisdom along the way. Take a listen.

Stephanie Englund is the Director of Talent Acquisition for Emerging Talent at Best Buy. In this episode, Stephanie shares her insights on adjusting recruitment strategies in the new hybrid work environment, innovative ways to market to potential hires, and most importantly, how to make recruiting about the employees and not just about the company. Plus, she shared some of her most important lesso...

Wendy H Steele is the  Founder & Chief Executive at Impact100 Global , a non-profit organization that unites and empowers women to give together and create transformational impact, both locally and globally. With a simple yet powerful model, Impact100 Global brings 100 women together who donate $1,000 each, resulting in a collective donation of $100,000 to a local charity that all members have a s...

Discover how Adam Geisler, Co-Founder, CEO, Board Member and Investor of Youth Athletes United, empowers children's physical and mental health through his company. In this podcast, Geisler shares why he started Youth Athletes United and its positive impact on kids. He also emphasizes the significance of taking a stand on social justice issues, such as Black Lives Matter, to ensure employees and cu...

Heidi L. Barham, M.Div, CT, CDP® is the Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Hospice of the Western where she previously served as a Spiritual Care Coordinator for 13 years. In addition to her position with Hospice of the Western Reserve, she is the pastor of Ledgewood Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Novelty, Ohio and adjunct faculty with Indiana Wesleyan University. Prior to...

Tim Sanders has been employed at Ventas Inc. since 2015 as a Senior Investment Officer. Tim is responsible for originating senior housing investments throughout the United States and Canada. He also works on ground-up development of office and lab space in conjunction with Ventas' development partner, Wexford Science and Technology. He has more than 20 years of senior housing finance experience an...

As the Vice President of Customer Service Excellence (SVE) for the Tax & Accounting North America division at Wolters Kluwer, Laurent leads system, process and talent optimization strategy through multi-disciplinary teams that accelerate business performance, customer experience and financial results. He also drives customer experience and software support strategy for technology, knowledge manage...