Best Heather Farley Podcasts (2024)

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Selling Your Business with Sunny Vanderbeck 54:50

1d ago54:50

54:50

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, we dive into the key ideas and insights from the author of the book 'Selling Without Selling Out,' exploring strategies and principles for effective and ethical sales. Sunny Vanderbeck began his leadership journey as a Section Leader of the 2nd Ranger Battalion (U.S. Special Operations Command), w…

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The ROI of Team Happiness with Tia Graham 39:41

8d ago39:41

39:41

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I chat with Tia Graham, a dynamic keynote speaker, bestselling author, and expert in positive psychology and leadership. We dive deep into the importance of psychological safety in leadership, how to define and cultivate happiness at work, and Tia’s "Happy Leader Methodology." Tia shares insightfu…

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Leave It All On The Track 32:38

13d ago32:38

32:38

Today’s episode is our last episode of Viral Jesus. 125 episodes, thousands and thousands of downloads, and three years have brought us to this necessary ending. Viral Jesus was created to help us remember the power of our social networks. In this last conversation, Heather wants to talk directly to you, the listener, and remind you that you have i…

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Giving and Receiving Powerful Feedback with Treena Huang 39:12

15d ago39:12

39:12

Treena Huang is an expert in transforming team cultures towards higher performance and trust. As a highly sought after coach, Treena's unique Live 360 Feedback approach trains the skills necessary to communicate with both candor and kindness. Before becoming a leadership coach, Treena served as a UN official, working in high-stakes political settin…

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Natalie Boonstra Lilly: Dealing with Insecurity 40:50

20d ago40:50

40:50

Today’s episode with Natalie Boonstra Lilly is such an empowering conversation. Natalie shares her heart behind her latest book Insecure: My Story. She opens up about her deformity, and how it impacted her childhood and self-esteem. Heather and Natalie also discuss how you know when you are supposed to share your story, waiting on God to open doors…

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Targets, KPIs, Priorities…I’m Confused! 30:38

22d ago30:38

30:38

On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll be breaking down the chaos of distinguishing the differences between targets, KPIs, and priorities. I explore how vague terminology often leads to confusion within teams, especially leadership teams, impacting overall organizational clarity. I’ll help tackle the pitfalls of using amorphous language when discuss…

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Drew Dyck: Just Show Up 42:43

27d ago42:43

42:43

Today’s episode with Drew Dyck encapsulates why we started this show. Heather had never met Drew in person, but his writing and Twitter have impacted her real life. It is incredible how our online presence can bring about real-life friendships and foster spiritual growth. Heather and Drew discuss Drew’s latest book Just Show Up. Drew wants to remin…

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Emotional Intelligence and Business Outcomes with Meg Poag 39:27

29d ago39:27

39:27

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I speak with Meg Poag. She stands at the intersection of leadership excellence and transformative consultancy. A best-selling author of “The Adversity Hack,” Meg is a visionary known both locally and nationally for her passion and prowess in empowering leaders. Her goal? Drive change, produce rema…

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Gary Lawrence: Understanding Our Rejection Patterns 31:18

1M ago31:18

31:18

Have you ever wondered why you behave the way you do? Dr. Gary Lawrence says he thinks it has to do with the patterns of rejection we navigated in childhood. We all experience rejection, but we all survive that rejection differently. Dr. Gary believes that he has found some helpful tools that can help us break free of toxic patterns we may be repea…

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Improving Your Leadership Team – Where Do You Start? 30:45

1M ago30:45

30:45

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I go into the key characteristics of a phenomenal company, and I'll take a deep dive into how you can assess your team's performance against these benchmarks. But that's not all; I'll also zero in on actionable steps. Even if your team is excelling, constant improvement is vital. To guide us, we'll use a comprehensi…

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We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis 39:50

1M ago39:50

39:50

Today’s episode is a must listen. Mary DeMuth is the author of We Too: How the Church can Respond Redemptively to Sexual Abuse, and spends the first half of this conversation walking Heather through her own story. Mary is committed to equipping churches with tools to be able to navigate these conversations with grace. Mary and Heather also discuss …

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The Planning and Communication Rhythm-2 27:18

1M ago27:18

27:18

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the art of unlocking team success through three key disciplines: Measuring What Matters, Aligning Around Priorities, and the Planning and Communication Rhythm. Using the human body as a metaphor, I explore how these disciplines are as vital to your team's success as the nervous and digestive systems are …

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The Church Behind Bars Is Alive and Well 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

Today’s episode highlights the work that is being done by Christians for the incarcerated. Heather sits down with the first female president of Prison Fellowship, Heather Rice Minus and discusses what work still needs to be done outside of prisons, and in our communities, to help incarcerated individuals transition after serving their sentence. Dur…

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The Leader-Leader Approach with L. David Marquet 51:59

2M ago51:59

51:59

In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome David Marquet. He is a former US submarine force commander who transformed the USS Santa Fe from worst to first by empowering his crew. Marquet's revolutionary leadership approach, which treats crew members as leaders rather than followers, led to the highest retention and operational…

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JS Park: As Long As You Need 50:38

2M ago50:38

50:38

Today’s episode is for the person navigating a season of loss or grief, and trying to figure out how long this ache will last. JS Park is a chaplain who has served for nearly 10 years and has held pain for thousands of patients and their families. He believes that our need to rush past pain, only suffocates our grief, and that grief is a voice that…

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You can't lead a great team if you can't lead yourself 28:14

2M ago28:14

28:14

In this MIke on the Mic episode, I will take you on a deep personal journey through the highs and lows of my life and leadership. I’ll dive into the foundational role self-leadership in personal and professional development. Key Highlights: - Discover why self-leadership is the cornerstone of team and business success. - Learn how personal challeng…

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Self-Leadership for Leaders with Cait Donovan & Owen Fitzpatrick 53:52

2M ago53:52

53:52

In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I'm thrilled to have two amazing friends, Cait Donovan and Owen Fitzpatrick, back on the show. We dive deep into the crucial topic of self-care for leaders, discussing how it can significantly impact team dynamics, stress management, and overall success in today's fast-paced world. Our conversa…

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The 5 Roles of a CEO 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into an enlightening discussion about the transformative journey of a CEO. I outline five pivotal roles that a CEO must embrace: the Visionary, creating and sharing a compelling vision for the company's future; the Ambassador, shaping the company culture internally and representing the company's interests ext…

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Andrew Farley: 101 Bible Questions And the Surprising Answers You May Not Hear in Church 42:17

3M ago42:17

42:17

Are there certain questions you don't feel like you can ask in church about the Bible? For today’s episode Heather sits down with Dr. Andrew Farley, a pastor and radio show host, asks him questions he often gets during his live radio show every night about the Bible. Andrew believes in grace, freedom, and the new covenant. If you have felt that rel…

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12 Ways to “Level Up” Your Team 19:24

3M ago19:24

19:24

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the common misconception that training is the ultimate solution to enhance team skills and performance. While training plays a role, it's just one of twelve strategies to explore for elevating your team's capabilities. From setting clearer expectations and leveraging coaching to hiring the right people a…

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Ike Miller: Good Baggage 39:16

3M ago39:16

39:16

Is there such a thing as Good Baggage? For today’s episode Heather sits down with Ike Miller and discusses the baggage that we experience in our past that sometimes impacts our present and future. But, is it possible that seeing our parents' parent, or do marriage, or live out their faith, can reveal to us how we can do things differently? Ike beli…

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The 4 Secrets of Passionate Organizations 28:52

3M ago28:52

28:52

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I discuss the importance of creating a passionate work environment and how it significantly impacts an organization’s revenue, profit, client satisfaction, and the ability to attract and retain top talent. I’ll dive into the concept of building a passionate organization through ‘The Four Secrets of Passionate Org…

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Brad Hill: AI and Its Impact On The Church 44:26

3M ago44:26

44:26

Welcome to part two of our two part series on technology, church and culture. For today’s episode Heather sits down with Brad Hill who is the Chief Solutions Officer at GLOO, where they’ve just developed a new initiative that helps churches navigate AI. What is AI? How is it impacting church culture? And should we be concerned as Christians about i…

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The 3 Characteristics of a Great Company 21:04

3M ago21:04

21:04

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I’m diving into the concept of what makes a great company, emphasizing the importance of significant and consistent growth in both the top and bottom lines. I’ll explore why it's essential for leaders to remember their company's purpose beyond just making money while also ensuring financial stability to sustain thei…

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John-Michael Bout and Jacob Valk: Breaking Free of Porn Addiction 51:36

3M ago51:36

51:36

Welcome to part one of our two part series on Technology, Church and Culture. On today’s episode Heather finally has a conversation she has been wanting to have since season 1, and that is on the topic of pornography. According to the Youth Pornography Addiction Center, 93 % of boys and 62% of girls are exposed to internet pornography before the ag…

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13 Ways to Fall Back In Love With Your Business 39:16

3M ago39:16

39:16

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I dive into the overwhelming responsibilities we face as business owners. Balancing the needs of our company, our clients, and our team members. We're bombarded with advice from every corner, yet we still find ourselves grappling with frustration when things don't align as we envision. I’ll be sharing personal st…

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Rachel Marie Kang: The Matter of Little Losses 40:58

4M ago40:58

40:58

Welcome to part four of our four part series, Advice From a Woman. In this episode, Heather sits down with Rachel Marie Kang and talks about the relatively invisible matter of little losses. Life is full of love, but it is also full of loss. Like paper cuts to the heart, every big and seemingly insignificant loss--the loss of friendships, faith, dr…

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Confidence and Faster Decision-Making with Paul Epstein 50:45

4M ago50:45

50:45

PAUL EPSTEIN has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became known as the “Why Co…

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Joanna Meyer: Women, Work, & Calling 38:21

4M ago38:21

38:21

It is time for part three of our four-part series, Advice From a Woman. Today, Christian women face multiple tensions between home and work, navigating complex gender dynamics in the workplace, and social pressure to hold together picture-perfect lives. Joanna Meyer addresses a critical gap in Christian women's discipleship by speaking to the roles…

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Filling the Culture Gap with Brett Hoogeveen 48:25

4M ago48:25

48:25

Brett Hoogeveen is the co-founder of BetterCulture and Mindset LLC, two prominent leadership development and consulting firms with clients spanning from entrepreneurial startups to Fortune 500 companies. An international speaker, coach, consultant, and trainer, Brett focuses on providing practical advice on leadership and culture that produces bett…

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Kristen LaValley: Even If He Doesn’t 40:37

4M ago40:37

40:37

It is time for part two of our four part series, Advice from a Woman. Today Heather sits down with Kristen LaValley. Kristen explains the problem with formulaic Christianity. Eventually God allows something to enter our lives that we never saw coming, and can’t put into a box. We have a choice in those experiences to either let our understanding of…

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Growing Starbucks and Servant Leadership with Howard Behar 27:55

4M ago27:55

27:55

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome Howard Behar. His career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer-oriented businesses covering several industries. He retired from Starbucks Coffee after 21 years, where he led both the domestic business, as President of North America and was the founding President of Starbucks I…

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Jenn Schultz: She’s Not Your Enemy 41:37

4M ago41:37

41:37

In honor of Women’s History Month, today we begin a new four-part series called “Advice from a Woman.” In each episode, Heather will speak to a different thought leader to get her best advice on how to keep growing, praying, and choosing God in our everyday faith journeys. On today’s show Heather sits down with Jenn Schultz, the author of She’s Not…

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Overcoming Massive Obstacles with Chad Hymas 38:57

4M ago38:57

38:57

Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame. In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad’s life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound ba…

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Lana Silk: An Iranian Daughter’s Mission 41:59

4M ago41:59

41:59

According to Charles Spurgeon, “Religion which costs a man nothing is usually worth nothing.” In her missionary and humanitarian ministry to Iran—including its persecuted Christians and scattered diaspora—Lana Silk has been learning the meaning of costly religion. This episode features Heather’s inspiring conversation with Lana. Guest Bio Lana Silk…

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Leveraging Strengths and Communication Styles with Allison Tabor 47:29

4M ago47:29

47:29

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome Allison Tabor. She is an International speaker, facilitator, and the author of the best-selling book, Work Your Assets Off® -Stop Working So Hard in Business and In Life. Allison guides business leaders and their teams to communicate collaboratively, leverage talents, and stop working so…

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Paul Kix: ‘You Have to Be Prepared to Die’ 42:26

5M ago42:26

42:26

This week Heather is joined by journalist Paul Kix, whose bestselling book You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live takes readers on a sweeping tour of the chaotic streets of Birmingham, Alabama, in the spring of 1963. It’s the story of the pivotal ten-week campaign of marches, nonviolent resistance, and overnight jail stays that…

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How to Persevere and Scale with Ryann Halo 48:50

5M ago48:50

48:50

In this Better Leadership Team Show episode, I welcome Ryann Halo. She is a multi-7-figure entrepreneur and the founder of Halo Consulting, a leading growth strategy firm for small businesses. Over her 15+ year career, she has founded, advised, and grown multiple companies from startup to scale. Her first company, Salon Halo, went from an existing …

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Kevin Olusola: ‘I Thought God Was Crazy’ 40:56

5M ago40:56

40:56

Welcome to the final episode of our three-part “Listening to Black Creators” series for Black History Month. On today’s show, Heather gets to sit down with Kevin Olusola, a member of the three-time Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Pentatonix. Kevin shares his story, which he credits solely to God and his call to “radical reliance.” Oh, Kevin ack…

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Building a Brand Culture From the Inside Out with Pam Nemec 49:41

5M ago49:41

49:41

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome Pam Nemec. She is a brand culture expert and speaker. Her thought leadership around Brand Culture via HR and Brand Communications has led to recruiting, retaining, and caring for over 50,000 employees and connecting with millions of customers over the course of her 20-year career, where …

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Why Ally Henny Won’t Shut Up 38:58

5M ago38:58

38:58

On today’s episode Heather gets to sit down with author, speaker, and activist Ally Henny to discuss Ally’s latest book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. Citing studies and anecdotal experience, Ally explains that in our society Black women are often made to feel like their very existence is too loud. Ally th…

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How to Create a Proactive Customer Experience with Jeannie Walters 47:15

5M ago47:15

47:15

Jeannie Walters, CCXP is an award-winning customer experience expert, international keynote speaker, and Founder of Experience Investigators, a firm helping companies increase sales and customer retention through elevated customer experiences. Trailblazing the movement from “Reactive Customer Service” to “Proactive Customer Experience,” Jeannie wan…

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K.A. Ellis: Theology for Real People 43:01

5M ago43:01

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On today’s episode Heather visits with theologian and author K.A. Ellis—the initials stand for “Karen Angela”—to kick off our three-part series for February, “Listening to Black Creators.” Mrs. Ellis, who was 42 when she married her husband Carl, talks about the experiences of single women in the church, as well as the true meaning of the word wido…

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How to Find Superstars 31:32

5M ago31:32

31:32

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I'll focus on the common challenge of finding and attracting good people in today's workforce. I'll discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right individuals in both your work and personal life and explore how this can impact your success as a leader. I'll address various obstacles that can hinder…

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Lingering in the Tension of Scripture 48:50

6M ago48:50

48:50

On today’s episode Heather is joined by Kat Armas. Kat is a Cuban American theologian and author who specializes in seeing Scripture in new ways. Her lens for engaging with the Bible reminds us that there is always so much more to Scripture than we notice at first glance. This week there’s also more of our new segment Friends in the Kitchen, featur…

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Leadership Lessons From a Fighter Pilot with Tammy Barlette 40:49

6M ago40:49

40:49

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome another special yet non-traditional guest, Tammy Barlette, a US Air Force fighter pilot who retired in 2018 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retiring, she became a professional speaker and founded Athena’s Voice, a speaker referral business featuring female military pilots from around the U…

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Holly Oxhandler: The Soul of the Helper 42:23

6M ago42:23

42:23

On today’s episode Heather visits with researcher and licensed social worker Holly Oxhandler to discuss Holly’s latest book, The Soul of the Helper, in which she encourages caregivers and caretakers (both professional and nonprofessional) to recognize their need for stillness, rest, and spiritual renewal. Holly says helpers are prone to trying do i…

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Are You Surrounding Yourself With the Right People? 29:45

6M ago29:45

29:45

On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll step into the concept of your neighborhood - not just in terms of physical location but mainly the people you surround yourself with. I explore the impact that your business neighborhood, family neighborhood, social neighborhood, and local community neighborhood can have on your life. The idea that our lives ar…

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Madison Prewett Troutt: The Love Everybody Wants 46:49

6M ago46:49

46:49

On today’s episode Heather visits with Madison Prewett Troutt to discuss dating, waiting, and falling in love. You may recognize Madison from season 24 of The Bachelor, where she was a finalist. Madison made national news when she shared on the show that she was a virgin and saving herself for marriage. She later eliminated herself from the competi…

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The 7 Factors of Scaling a Business with Trey Dunavant 54:08

6M ago54:08

54:08

In this Better Leadership Team Show episode, I speak with Trey Dunavant. He has over 15 years of experience helping scale B2B, B2C, and e-commerce companies. Through multiple leadership roles, he expanded a nationwide specialty products business division from sub-5-figures to mid-8-figures through the most challenging season of its 60+ year existen…

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