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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 pretending to be perfect.

Through candid conversations with executives, frontline leaders, coaches, and everyday heroes, Heather uncovers the real stories behind growth, setbacks, and transformation. From navigating change to creating emotionally safe cultures, Becoming Unshakeable reveals how self-leadership and caring leadership can shape people—and workplaces—that cannot be shaken.

Whether you're leading a team, a company, or simply leading yourself, this podcast will help you stay grounded, lead boldly, and thrive in every chapter of your journey.

Education Business Management Leadership Development
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
26 minutes
Episodes
391
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Wake-Up Calls and Brave Choices

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 right place. From here on out, Becoming Unshakeab…

00:32:58  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Show Up and Participate: The Mindset of an Unshakeable Leader

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. From here on out, Becoming Unshakeable will be th…

00:28:10  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
Grounded & Growing

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 place. From here on out, Becoming Unshakeable will b…

00:09:44  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
419: Stepping into My True North

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. This journey has been one of the most meaningful…

00:11:15  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
418: Championing You-ness: Cultivating a Culture of Contribution

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 eye-opening conversation about what it means to l…

00:31:00  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
417: The Human in Human Resources: Kurtis Strauel's 30-Year Journey

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 Residential, to discuss the power of leading from the he…

00:24:48  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
416: Data, Heart & Leadership: A Conversation with Sarah from American Senior Living

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 the Leadership with Heart podcast, where I’m joined…

00:34:56  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
415: Made in America: A Mission Beyond the Label

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 purpose. But more than that, he’s a husband, a dad of …

00:28:06  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
414: Unshakable from Within: Self-Leadership Through Life’s Transitions

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. It stirred something profound within me, and I fel…

00:15:49  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
413: From Data to Grace: A New Era of Self-Leadership

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 that explores the powerful intersection of data, gr…

00:40:27  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
412: Beyond the Budget: Human Impact in Nonprofit Leadership

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 touches the lives of thousands of families facing housi…

00:37:45  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
411: Caring, Campaigns & Communication: The Dovetail Solutions Story

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 longtime friend and collaborator. Andy first joined me…

00:30:06  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
410: Strong Yet Compassionate: The New Leadership Standard

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 conversation about what it truly means to lead with bo…

00:51:49  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
409: Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence

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 discuss his newest book, Flexible Leadership, an…

00:46:59  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
408: Soft Landings and Hard Truths in Team Building

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 Podcast, I spoke with Billie Jo McCarley, Deputy …

00:42:22  |   Tue 27 May 2025
407: Ron Alvesteffer: From $3M to $350M: The Power of Talent & Grit

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 Leadership With Heart Podcast episode, I reconnect…

00:36:37  |   Tue 20 May 2025
406: Relatable Leadership: William’s Journey from High School Dropout to CFO

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 a global firm?

In this episode of Leadership wit…

00:25:29  |   Tue 13 May 2025
405: Scaling Businesses, Scaling Leaders: Lessons from Brian Brault

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, founder of Legacy of Significance and a globally r…

00:34:02  |   Tue 06 May 2025
404: Mission-Driven Leadership: The Navy's Lessons for Business Success

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 where every action has consequences and complacen…

00:34:10  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
403: From Diamonds to Diapers: How a 3M Chief Scientist Mastered Her Leadership Purpose

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, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M. 

J…

00:20:14  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
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