In this episode, Heather talks directly to her listeners about a leadership lesson she actually learned from her son on a family trip. This lesson included a canoe and learning how to work as a team with his dad to get back to shore. It’s an interesting and funny little […]
Kathryn Bleeker is the Director of Marketing for Ziggi’s Coffee. With over a decade of experience working with a variety of B2C and nonprofit teams in-house, with an agency and as a freelancer, she has built expertise as a strategic marketing and communications leader within the industry. Kathryn is […]
Heather speaks directly to her listeners about a crucial aspect of leadership: providing space for people to give their input. This is not just about listening but creating an environment where voices are encouraged, valued, and heard. In our fast-paced world, leaders often find themselves in positions of authority, expected to make […]
In this episode, Heather sits down to chat about what Employee Fanatix, her consulting firm, is and what they do. She speaks specifically about one of her biggest clients, a regional bank called First Bank. She walks you through the process that they went through and shares tips on how […]
Welcome back to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! I’m your host, Heather Younger, and today, I’m thrilled to have Mike Chanat as my guest. With over 35 years in emergency services, Mike’s expertise ranges from the NYPD to working with numerous police and fire departments through volunteer and paid work. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
