In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the inspiring journey of Heather McGonigal, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Empowering Leadership Teams. Heather shares her unique path from aspiring teacher to theater performer, and eventually to leadership development expert. She discusses the origins of her company, which helps organizations build aligned, high-performing teams through human behavior insights. Heather also highlights her passion for fostering healthy business cultures, the importance of self-leadership in today’s fast-paced world, and how her programs empower both leaders and teams to thrive in collaborative environments.

Heather delves into her company’s offerings, including the year-long leadership program, the Mindset Reset Intensive, and the Mindful Leader Program, which combines self-paced videos with weekly group coaching. She emphasizes the value of building a robust leadership community and the importance of adapting to the evolving workforce, particularly with younger professionals advocating for healthier business cultures. Heather’s grounded, human-centered approach to leadership development is a testament to her dedication to helping individuals and teams achieve their full potential while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.