Speaker, coach, and Start With Compassion creator Amy Quesenberry joins Heather to explore how compassion transforms people and workplaces. Amy shares the origin of her framework, the practice of "silence the judger," and what's shifted in leadership and culture since COVID. You'll learn simple, usable steps for self-compassion, healthier boundaries, and compassionate leadership that boosts engagement and innovation.

In this episode you'll learn:

• A practical way to quiet your inner critic and show up with presence
• Why self-compassion is a prerequisite for compassionate leadership
• How tiny choices—listening, curiosity, inclusion—shape culture
• Post-COVID shifts: safety, belonging, and the courage to say "no" to unhealthy norms
• First steps to weave compassion into your day and your tea

About our guest: Amy Quesenberry is a motivational speaker, organizational development coach, and creator of the Start With Compassion framework. She co-hosts the Infuse Compassion podcast and is a bestselling contributing author in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go ("No More Hiding"). Learn more at StartWithCompassion.com and on social (search "Start With Compassion" / SWC with the heart).

Work with Heather: Ready for a deeply personal reset? Heather's 3-month Therapeutic Art Journey combines intuitive art, color energy work, and gentle somatic practices to help you uncover, release, and realign. Every journey starts with a Spirit Portrait—a visual map of what your body and energy are holding. → DM "COMPASSION" on Instagram to begin @heathereckartist

Listen & subscribe: Apple, Spotify, and more: https://pod.link/1769224190

Resources mentioned:

• Start With Compassion (framework + talks + coaching)

• Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go (chapter: "No More Hiding")

• Infuse Compassion Podcast