👤 About the Guest
Dr. Heather Hodges is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, speed painter, and author of Heart Work: How to Lead People, Build Culture, and Unleash Creativity in Home Care. After leaving a corporate VP role, she followed her calling to help leaders unlock creativity and lead with courage. Heather’s unique approach blends research, storytelling, and art to inspire audiences to embrace failure, find their potential, and lead with heart.
📘 About the Episode
In this episode of The Growth Ready Podcast, Steve sits down with Heather Hodges to explore what it really means to be “growth ready.” From her courageous leap out of corporate leadership to launching her own company, Heather shares her story of embracing failure, unleashing creativity, and leaning into the unknown. Together, they dig into the Jonah Complex, why so many adults lose their creativity, and how simple tools (like crayons!) can reignite innovation. Heather also reveals the heart behind her new book and the message she’s sharing with leaders everywhere.
🗝 Key Topics & Themes
Why willingness (not just openness) is essential for growth
The role of courage and failure in unlocking creativity
Heather’s leap from VP to solopreneur and keynote speaker
The Jonah Complex: fearing our own greatness
How school systems diminish creativity—and how to reclaim it
Using simple tools (like crayons) to spark divergent thinking
Lessons from Heather’s new book Heart Work
Daily practices for self-awareness and intentional leadership
Competing with yourself: growth as an ongoing journey
🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned
Heather’s Website: https://www.hodgesgroupintl.com
Heather on LinkedIn: Dr. Heather L. Hodges
Heather’s Book: Heart Work: How to Lead People, Build Culture, and Unleash Creativity in Home Care