Helping Gen Z Thrive: The Path to Becoming Unshakable
Becoming Unshakable With Heather R. Younger
Release Date: 01/27/2026
From Perspectives to Performance: Using Data to Drive Results
Becoming Unshakable With Heather R. Younger
Could the way we measure contributions at work miss the very things that make people most valuable? In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, I sit down with Jacob D. Chase to discuss pressure, performance, leadership, and the human side of data. Jacob’s journey takes us from Wall Street and hedge funds to entrepreneurship and people-centered performance, where he began asking a question many leaders struggle to answer: how do we really understand someone’s value inside an organization? Jacob shares the moment that challenged his leadership thinking, when he realized that one high-performing...
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The Myth of Doing It Alone
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Have you ever convinced yourself that strength means handling everything on your own? In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, I sit down with the incredible Crystal Washington, Hall of Fame speaker, futurist, and someone whose wisdom always leaves a lasting mark. From walking away from corporate America after recognizing social media would change everything, to building a thriving business and becoming one of the most respected voices in leadership and foresight, Crystal shares a journey built on courage, trust, and listening to that inner compass. What stood out most for me in this...
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When Work Feels Uncertain, Here's How to Stay Grounded
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Why do some days feel heavier than others, even when nothing obvious has changed? In this solo episode of Becoming Unshakable, I speak directly to those moments when everything feels like a struggle. The days when motivation is low, your energy is off, and you quietly question whether you are doing enough, or even moving in the right direction. I share an honest reflection on what it means to keep going when you feel stretched, tired, or unsure, and why those moments are often part of a much deeper process. I talk about the internal pressure many of us carry, especially as leaders, caregivers,...
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How Grateful Leaders Stay Steady When Others Spiral
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What does it really take to stay steady when everything around you feels uncertain? In this episode of Becoming Unshakeable, I sit down with Kisha Wynter, an executive coach and former GE leader, to explore what steadiness actually looks like in real life. Not the polished version of leadership we often see on the surface, but the kind that is built through self-awareness, difficult personal moments, and a willingness to keep returning to the work. Kisha shares how her own journey through corporate leadership, personal change, and moments of deep self-doubt shaped her understanding of what it...
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The Trust Formula: Transparency + Honest Dialogue
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What does it really take to build trust in a world where skepticism feels like the default setting? In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, I sit down with Scott Trumpolt to unpack what trust actually looks like in practice, beyond the buzzwords and surface-level statements. Scott shares a clear perspective on why transparency alone is not enough, and how honest dialogue, even when uncomfortable, becomes the real foundation for meaningful relationships inside organizations. As our conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that trust is tested in moments of tension, not in periods of stability. We...
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From Reactive to Steady: Leading Through Emotional Contagion
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What kind of energy do you bring into the room when your team needs you most? In this solo episode of Becoming Unshakable, I shared a moment from my leadership journey that challenged how I show up for others. During a period of change, I allowed my own emotional response to lead the interaction, and I could see how quickly that energy spread across the team. It was a powerful reminder that leadership is felt before it is heard. Our presence sets the tone, whether we realize it or not. I shared how emotional contagion shows up in everyday leadership moments and why self-awareness has to come...
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The 3-Step Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
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What if the biggest shift in your leadership, your confidence, and your results came down to just three decisions about how you think? In this episode, I sit down with Bron Watson to explore what she calls a simple but powerful three-step mindset shift. It is one of those conversations that feels immediately practical, yet quietly challenges how we see ourselves and the situations we face every day. Bron brings a grounded perspective on how our internal dialogue shapes our external reality, and why so many of us stay stuck without even realizing it. As we talk, it becomes clear that mindset is...
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The Self-Awareness Advantage: Building a Team That Sees What You Can’t
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How well do you really know yourself as a leader? And what might your team see that you simply cannot see on your own? In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, I sit down with pharmaceutical executive and entrepreneur Hope Mueller to explore the powerful role self-awareness plays in leadership, decision-making, and building a life that reflects who you truly are. Hope has spent more than twenty-five years in the pharmaceutical industry, working in a field driven by purpose, science, and the promise of improving patients’ lives. Alongside that demanding career, she also built Hunter Street,...
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How Faith and Gratitude Build Emotional Resilience
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Have you ever wondered what it truly means to remain steady when life delivers moments that feel impossible to carry? In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, I sit down with Rabbi Daniel Cohen for a deeply personal and reflective conversation about faith, gratitude, and the inner strength that helps people move through life’s most difficult seasons. Rabbi Cohen shares the story that shaped his perspective early in life, losing his mother at a young age, and how that experience forced him to confront grief, purpose, and the deeper meaning behind the moments that shake us the most. Rather than...
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Self-Care for High-Growth Leaders
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What does self-care really look like when you are scaling fast, raising four kids, and carrying the weight of other people’s livelihoods on your shoulders? In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, I sit down with Michele Henry, founder and CEO of Face Foundry, to talk about what it actually takes to build a high-growth franchise brand without losing yourself in the process. Michele launched her flagship location in 2019 with a clear vision to franchise from day one. Within a year, the world shut down. She furloughed her entire team, slept in her warehouse during COVID, and faced the kind of...
info_outlineWhat does it really mean to become unshakable when life starts testing you before you can even put words to what you are feeling?
In this deeply personal episode of the Becoming Unshakable podcast, I sit down with my daughter, Gabriela, for a conversation I have long wanted to record. As her mom, I have watched her journey from the very beginning, through medical uncertainty, learning challenges, therapy rooms, and moments that could have easily shaken her sense of self. As a listener, you get to hear Gabriela tell her story in her own words, with honesty, reflection, and a quiet strength that continues to move me.
Gabriela shares what becoming unshakable means to her, not as a destination, but as a grounded sense of peace, confidence, and presence. We talk openly about growing up with heart conditions, speech therapy, sensory processing differences, IEP support, and the emotional weight of feeling different at school. She reflects on how those early experiences shaped her resilience, empathy, and, eventually, her voice. There is a powerful moment when she talks about winning a speech competition in middle school, a full-circle reminder that growth does not always follow a straight line.
Our conversation also looks forward. Gabriela offers thoughtful insight into Gen Z, what helps her generation feel valued at work, and why compassion, flexibility, and genuine care matter more than stereotypes. We explore self-leadership, boundaries, rest, and the importance of unlearning people-pleasing. She also reflects on her current role as a missionary at UC Berkeley, supporting others as they find community, meaning, and confidence in unfamiliar seasons of life.
This episode is a reminder that unshakability is often built quietly, through perseverance, support, and learning how to care for yourself along the way. I hope Gabriela’s story encourages you, especially if you are navigating change, doubt, or a season that feels heavier than expected. As you listen, I would love to know, what part of her journey resonated most with you, and where are you finding your own strength right now?