Becoming Unshakable
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Becoming Unshakable
Becoming Unshakeable is the podcast for leaders, creators, and changemakers who know that true leadership starts from within. Hosted by bestselling author and keynote speaker Heather R. Younger, JD, each episode explores what it takes to lead with resilience, compassion, and purpose—without pretendi...
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405 epizodes
Resilience is More Than Grit
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to talk about resilience as if it is a single gear we should keep turning forever? That question has been sitting...
The Two Traits Every High-Impact Leader Must Master
Have you ever met someone in a fleeting moment and instantly sensed there was a deeper conversation waiting to happen? That is precisely what happened...
How to Keep It Together When Everything Is Out of Control
What happens when innovation is shaping your life in ways you never see? That is the question at the heart of this conversation with Portia Lane Child...
Deciding How to Pivot When Life Hits
Have you ever wondered how some people keep standing even when life seems determined to knock them flat? That question lingered with me as I spoke wit...
How Our Pasts Can Propel Us Into Our Futures
In this solo episode of Becoming Unshakable, I invite you to join me for a quiet reflection on how our past experiences can shape and strengthen who w...
Asking for Help Is Strength, Not Failure
In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, I had the privilege of welcoming two inspiring guests, Mary Beth Sandin and Kristina Fusella. It was my first...
When Compassion Meets Combat: A Paratrooper's Take on Leading People Through Tough Times
When you've led people through war zones, you learn what unshakable leadership really means.
In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, I sit down...
Self-leadership Isn’t Selfish It’s Intelligent
In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, Heather reflects on a moment that reminded her what true leadership looks like from the inside out. Fresh from...
One Step That Changes Everything in Hard Times
Jodi O. Brown has lived the kind of story most of us hope we never face. What began as a picture-perfect life shifted overnight when she learned the s...
Leading with Humility: The Discipline of Self-Leadership
In this episode of Becoming Unshakeable, I sit down with Jim Matuga, Founder of InnerAction Media, to explore a side of leadership that often goes uns...
426: Becoming Your Own Compass When the Path Isn’t Clear
In today's episode of Becoming Unshakeable, I'm doing something a little different. This is one of my solo shows where I answer questions that listene...
Turning Fear into Fuel: The Power of Courageous Choices
Welcome to this episode of Becoming Unshakeable! If you've been a follower and fan of Leadership with Heart, you're in exactly the right place. From h...
Overcoming Barriers, Leading with Purpose: Susan Frew’s Story
Welcome to this episode of Becoming Unshakeable! If you've been a follower and fan of Leadership with Heart, you're in exactly the right place. From h...
What It Means to be Unshakeable
In this episode, I open up about what it truly means to become unshakeable. Not perfect. Not untouchable. But rooted in a steady strength that grounds...
Wake-Up Calls and Brave Choices
Welcome to one of the first guest episodes of Becoming Unshakeable! If you've been a follower and fan of Leadership with Heart, you're in exactly the...
Show Up and Participate: The Mindset of an Unshakeable Leader
Welcome to the second episode of Becoming Unshakeable! If you've been a follower and fan of Leadership with Heart, you're in exactly the right place....
Grounded & Growing
Welcome to the very first episode of Becoming Unshakeable! If you've been a follower and fan of Leadership with Heart, you're in exactly the right pla...
419: Stepping into My True North
After six amazing years, this is the final episode of the Leadership with Heart podcast. If you've been with me since the beginning, thank you. Truly....
418: Championing You-ness: Cultivating a Culture of Contribution
In this episode of the Leadership with Heart podcast, I sit down with Lorii Rabinowitz, the CEO of Denver Scholarship Foundation, for a heartfelt and...
417: The Human in Human Resources: Kurtis Strauel's 30-Year Journey
On this week's episode of the Leadership with Heart podcast, I sit down with Kurtis Strauel, Senior Director of Human Resources at Mark-Taylor Residen...
416: Data, Heart & Leadership: A Conversation with Sarah from American Senior Living
What happens when a leader blends deep operational structure with genuine human care? That's the question at the heart of my latest conversation on th...
415: Made in America: A Mission Beyond the Label
Dean Wegner is a former Army Ranger, a West Point graduate, and now the CEO and co-founder of Authentically American, an apparel brand rooted in purpo...
414: Unshakable from Within: Self-Leadership Through Life’s Transitions
In this solo episode, I open up about one of the most emotional experiences of my life after dropping my son off at the United States Naval Academy. I...
413: From Data to Grace: A New Era of Self-Leadership
In this episode of Leadership with Heart, I sit down with Laura Chevalier, Chief Growth Officer at Optomi Professional Services, for a conversation th...
412: Beyond the Budget: Human Impact in Nonprofit Leadership
In this episode, I sit down with Lorna Little, President and CEO of St. Anne's Family Services in Los Angeles. Lorna leads an organization that touche...
411: Caring, Campaigns & Communication: The Dovetail Solutions Story
On this episode of the Leadership with Heart podcast, I'm joined by someone very special to me, Andy Boian, founder of Dovetail Solutions and a longti...
410: Strong Yet Compassionate: The New Leadership Standard
In this episode of Leadership with Heart, I sit down with Tracy Nolan, Senior Vice President of MarketPoint at Humana, for a candid and powerful conve...
409: Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence
In this episode of Leadership with Heart, I sit down with someone I genuinely admire, both professionally and personally. Kevin Eikenberry joins me to...
408: Soft Landings and Hard Truths in Team Building
What does it take to lead with heart in one of the most demanding, misunderstood public service sectors? In this episode of the Leadership With Heart...
407: Ron Alvesteffer: From $3M to $350M: The Power of Talent & Grit
What does it take to grow a business from 3 million to over 350 million dollars without losing sight of your purpose, people, or principles? In this L...
406: Relatable Leadership: William’s Journey from High School Dropout to CFO
What does it take to go from the mail room to the C-suite? And how does someone stay grounded in empathy while holding one of the highest positions in...
405: Scaling Businesses, Scaling Leaders: Lessons from Brian Brault
What does it mean to lead from the heart, and what happens when we admit we do not have all the answers? In this episode, I speak with Brian Brault, f...
404: Mission-Driven Leadership: The Navy's Lessons for Business Success
In this episode, I'm joined by Marc Koehler, a former U.S. Navy submarine officer. His unique perspective, gained from leading in a nuclear submarine...
403: From Diamonds to Diapers: How a 3M Chief Scientist Mastered Her Leadership Purpose
What happens when a scientist decides to lead from the heart? In this Leadership of the Heart podcast episode, Heather welcomes Jayshree Seth, Corpora...
402: From Sales to CEO: Leadership Wisdom with Shawn Hanks
In this episode of Leadership with Heart, Shawn Hanks, CEO of Premiere Speakers Bureau, reflects on his evolution from sales leader to CEO. He shares...
401: Scaling Leadership: AI, Coaching, and the Future of Development
In this Leadership with Heart podcast episode, I welcome Kevin Kruse, Founder and CEO of LEADx. Kevin shares how his introverted nature and deep sense...
400: More Than Profits: How Employee Ownership Drives Social Impact
What happens when the CFO leads a company's social responsibility efforts? And what if that initiative not only improves company culture but strengthe...
399: Beyond Administration: The Strategic Shift in HR
In this episode of Leadership With Heart, I sit down with Kirstin Guptill, Chief People Officer at HopeWest, to explore how leadership is evolving bey...
398: Overcoming Barriers, Leading with Purpose: Susan Valverde’s Story
What does it mean to lead with both heart and results? How do strong leaders build teams that thrive while ensuring business success? In this episode...
397: Striking the Balance between Soft and Hard in Leadership
How do great leaders inspire confidence, even in the most challenging moments? What impact do body language, tone, and presence have on the people we...