The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact — people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it's humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you're ready to build organizations that put people first and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future this podcast is for you.

This Week's Guest: Diana Ajzen

This week, we welcome Diana Ajzen, to discuss coaching the culture and trust within the team strategy. Together, we explore how leaders can build a coaching culture and trust in their teams.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Self-Awareness & Systems Thinking
• Trust, Resilience & Real Change
• Tech, Innovation & Possibility

Diana Ajzen's 's journey is a reminder that with Emotional Intelligence, Systems thinking and Self-awareness a leader can create stronger cultures and team engagment.

Valuable Resources:

Visit: https://www.systemsbusinesscoach.com/coach/diana-ajzen/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Dajzenr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaajzen/

About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change where she helps leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact where people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it's humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you're ready to build organizations that put people first and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future of this podcast is for you.

This Week's Guest: Jo Madnani | Integrated Marketing Leader | Omnichannel Strategist |

This week, we welcome Jo Madnani, who is an award winning marketing leader with over two decades of experience. She is known for her entrepreneurial spirit, creative edge and multidisciplinary approach. Her campaigns have garnered accolades from the American Advertising Federation. She has contributed to fashion and lifestyle publications in both India and the U.S. including Midday, the Times of India, and The Miami Herald. A new Immigant Lens-a collective exploration of intersectionality, self-discovery and personal transformation.

Together, we explore how Jugaad Leadership is foundational to today's leader success.

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What We Cover in This Episode:

• Identity as Power: Story as a Strategy
• What does truly inclusive branding look like in action?
• How can a "Brand" go beyond just delivering a message and model true leadership

Jo's journey is a reminder that leadership begins with knowing self, innovation and having impact. And, her passion extends beyond the boardroom through mentoring in the industry and my upcoming book that navigates intersectionality, stereotyping and cultural identity.

Valuable Resources to connect with Jo Madnani:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jomadnani/

Website: https://www.theideaisin.com/

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About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change — helping leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact where people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it's humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you're ready to build organizations that put people first and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future then this podcast is for you.

This Week's Guest: Cindy Keefer – Creative Visionary, Healer, CEO, and Founder of FashionTechWorks

This week, we welcome Cindy Keefer, a creative force and transformational leader whose journey has woven together artistry, healing, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

In this conversation, we explore how leaders can embrace reinvention, design sustainable creative ecosystems, and stay rooted in heart-centered practices even as they navigate constant change.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• How creative identities like artist, healer, and CEO reveal deeper leadership truths
• The role of intuition in building bold, never-before-seen ventures
• Designing FashionTechWorks as a launchpad for change-ready creators
• How to hold space for both personal evolution and community voice
• Why sustainable impact includes ethics, creativity, and human connection

Cindy's journey is a reminder that innovation without humanity is incomplete. And, that magic happens when art, healing, and leadership converge.

Valuable Resources:

✓ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindykeefer/

✓ Website: https://www.cindykeefer.com

About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership and Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change — helping leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it's humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you're ready to build organizations that put people first and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future this podcast is for you.

This Week's Guest: Harvey Deutschendorf,

Guest: Harvey Deutschendorf, Emotional Intelligence Expert & Author

Host: Sandra J. Horton | The Leadership Heart Podcast

In a world driven by AI, automation, and constant disruption—what remains distinctly human?

In this insightful episode, Sandra sits down with Harvey Deutschendorf, internationally recognized emotional intelligence expert, TEDx speaker, and author of The Other Kind of Smart and Emotional Intelligence Game Changers. Harvey brings decades of experience helping leaders and teams unlock their emotional intelligence to lead with clarity, connection, and impact.

Together, they explore how Self-awareness, trust, and emotional resilience are not just soft skills they're leadership essentials in today's fast-paced world. Whether you're navigating hybrid teams, digital transformation, or personal growth, this conversation offers practical takeaways and real inspiration.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• How Emotional Intelligence helps leaders move from reaction to reflection especially in times of change
• The red flags that show a leader isn't emotionally ready for transformation, even if they say they are
• Daily micro-practices to strengthen self-awareness and build emotional resilience
• Why emotional intelligence will remain our most human edge even in an AI-driven world

Harvey Deutschendorf's journey is a reminder that great leadership begins within—and emotional intelligence is the bridge between self-awareness and sustainable impact.

Valuable Resources:

✓ Website: www.theotherkindofsmart.com

✓ Book: Emotional Intelligence Game Changers on Amazon

✓ LinkedIn: Harvey Deutschendorf

About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change — helping leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets Conscious leadership.

Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact where people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it's humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you're ready to build organizations that put people first and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future this podcast is for you.

This Week's Guest: Dr. Angela Buckley

This week, we welcome Dr. Angela Buckley to discuss how leaders can look at After Q4 comes Q1: Plan Your Team Members Feedback Loop for a more successful January 2026.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• How personal clarity drives systemic change
• Helping Individuals and organizations shift culture, mindset, and systems
• Designing environments where people and performance thrive

Take time now to sit back and open up to this very important topic for a successful 2026 launch.

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Valuable Resources:

Visit Website: https://angelajbuckley.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelabuckley/

Voices in Leadership Podcast: https://voicesinleadership.com/

About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change where she helps leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact where people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it's humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you're ready to build organizations that put people first — and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future — this podcast is for you.

This Week's Guest: Ibrahim Al-Obaidy – Leadership and Mental Fitness Coach, Emotional Intelligence & Trust Building Expert

This week, we welcome Ibrahim Al-Obaidy, ICF/PCC; EQ-i2.0/EQ360; Reina Trust Building; PQ, Leadership and Mental Fitness Emotional Intelligence and Reina Trust Building Certified Practitioner

This week, we welcome Ibrahim Al-Obaidy, a seasoned leadership and mental fitness coach with over 36 years of experience, who blends emotional intelligence, trust building, and ethical leadership to help individuals and teams unlock their full potential.

Together, we explore how emotional intelligence in action can elevate human-centered leadership in a fast-paced, AI-integrated world.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• How to cultivate emotional intelligence for leadership clarity and connection
• The power of trust building in high-performing, purpose-driven teams
• Strategies for developing self-awareness and mental fitness
• Why leaders must return to empathy and integrity in an AI-integrated era
• The importance of vision, values, and disciplined self-leadership

Ibrahim's journey is a reminder that leadership begins with intention — and grows through connection, self-discipline, and heart.

Valuable Resources:

✓ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahimalobaidy

✓ Motto: Together We Grow

About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change — helping leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact — people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it's humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you're ready to build organizations that put people first and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future this podcast is for you.

This Week's Guest: Bertie Le Roux

This week's guest is Bertie Le Roux, a seasoned transformation coach, award-winning author and international speaker who has empowered leaders across industries to rise with vision, resilience, and purpose.

Raised in South Africa and grounded in both education and business, Bertie believes true leadership begins with reclaiming your uniqueness in a world that too often pushes people to conform. His signature framework, Belief to Achieve, guides leaders from feeling invisible to becoming invincible with clarity, courage, and compassion.

What We Cover in This Episode:

Join host Sandra J. Horton, for a transformational episode of The Leadership Heart Podcast, where human-centered leadership meets the urgency of reinvention in an AI-driven world. In this episode, we explore: • How to move from invisible to invincible in your leadership • Learn Self-discovery practices that sustain modern influence • How to build change readiness in times of tech acceleration • Strategies for making a sustainable impact in an AI-integrated world • Why Authentic Leadership is your edge even in digital disruption Whether you're navigating transition, scaling with tech, or reigniting your purpose Bertie's insights will challenge and uplift you.

Bertie Le Roux's journey is a reminder that can be invincible in all aspects of your life.

Valuable Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertieleroux/

About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change — helping leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact where people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it's humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you're ready to build organizations that put people first and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future then this podcast is for you.

This Week's Guest: Nicole A. Donnelly, AI Strategist, Entrepreneur, and Visionary Educator

This week, we welcome Nicole A. Donnelly, Founder of AI Smart Ventures. With a passion for tech, transformation, and mission-driven marketing. Nicole has helped over 12,000 people globally unlock the power of AI tools like Jasper, ChatGPT, and Midjourney while staying grounded in real-world strategy and human connection.

A former pro snowboarder turned AI innovator and marketing agency founder, she shares how leaders can:

✅ Harness AI to save time, scale smarter, and reduce overwhelm

✅ Become "prompt engineering" pros

✅ Lead with emotional intelligence in an automated world

✅ Build campaigns and companies with purpose and profit

Valuable Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnellynicole/ AI Smart Venture: https://share.google/hO3kubP5vFj8lafDT

AI Smart Ventures is a leader in AI education and adoption, dedicated to helping organizations integrate artificial intelligence into their everyday operations. We've trained over 12,000 people worldwide. With a focus on real-world results, our programs are designed to demystify AI and make it practical, accessible, and transformational. ✅ AI Training & Courses ✅ AI Adoption Consulting ✅ Economic Development & Chamber Training Programs ✅ Train-the-Trainer Programs

About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change — helping leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com

The Leadership Heart Podcast welcomes Alessandro Carli, a Life & Leadership Coach, Systemic Intelligence Expert, and Founder of AuthorityPro for a deep and compelling episode on leading with awareness, authenticity, and authority.

With over 30 years of experience in personal and professional growth, Alessandro has helped hundreds of leaders and entrepreneurs transform how they show up in both life and business. He specializes in Systemic Dynamics — uncovering the repeating patterns and hidden drivers that shape performance, leadership, and impact.

As the creator of the Authorymeter assessment and author of two books on leadership and self-esteem, Alessandro's mission is clear: to help leaders become more aware, sustainable, performing, and authoritative by aligning who they are with how they lead.

In This Recording, We'll Explore:

· What it means to lead with systemic awareness in today's complex world

· The link between personal transformation and business success

· How authority is built from the inside out — and how to measure it

· The patterns that keep leaders stuck — and how to shift them

· His 30+ year journey from personal development to building frameworks that unlock leadership clarity

✨ Expect a grounded, insightful, and empowering conversation with a masterful coach who brings depth, heart, and rigor to everything he does.

Learn more about Alessandro at linkedin.com/in/alessandrocarlicoach

Website alessandrocarli.it Email [email protected]

Valuable Resources https://lnkd.in/gfgYr-D6 About The Host

Sandra J. Horton, MA, is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, and Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. She is the co-author of Activate Success: Tips, Tools & Insights to Be a Leader in Your Niche and Founder of Activate Success Edge™ — her consulting practice that empowers purpose-driven leaders and organizations to navigate complexity with clarity, courage, and sustainable impact.

Sandra guides purpose-driven leaders through her signature Activate Success Roadmap™, a practical method for moving from misalignment to momentum. At the heart of this work is her Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, a trusted framework that helps leaders assess their change readiness and build the mindset and skills they need to grow by design — not by default.

As Global Membership Chair of the Global AI Council and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast, Sandra champions conscious, emotionally intelligent leadership that bridges innovation, human values, and global well-being. Her newest initiative, Growth Catalyst for Women Leaders™, empowers bold women to become conscious, confident leaders who create meaningful change in an evolving world.

Beyond her consultancy endeavours, Sandra is an International best-selling author, with her book titled Activate Success: Tips, Tools & Insights to be a Leader in Your Niche, and is an inspiring motivational speaker. Contact Methods: Sandra's Official Website www.activatesuccessedge.com

Activate Success: Tips, Tools & Insights to be a Leader in Your Niche

https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=activate+success&crid=1AEDK68RJMS4K&sprefix=activate+success%2Caps%2C137&ref=nb_sb_noss

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact — people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it's humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you're ready to build organizations that put people first — and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future — this podcast is for you

The Leadership Heart Podcast, welcomes Paul Lawrence Vann, Founder and President of Wealth Building Academy, LLC, a widely recognized as The Leadership Catalyst. Paul is a trusted advisor to corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions, equipping leaders and organizations with the core competencies they need to maximize human potential, increase retention, and build high-performing cultures. A retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force, Paul brings 22 years of distinguished military leadership, including 12 years at the Pentagon and a Capitol Hill Fellowship. An internationally recognized speaker, Paul was named one of Voices of Change Magazine's Top 40 Speakers of the Future and is a three-time #1 international best-selling author. His latest book, Leadership Is Influence has earned the prestigious 2025 International Impact Book Award. Connect with Paul Lawrence Vann: paulvannspeaks.com wealthacademypodcast.com [email protected] ---------------------------------

Valuable Resources https://lnkd.in/gfgYr-D6 About The Host

Sandra J. Horton, MA, is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, and Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. She is the co-author of Activate Success: Tips, Tools & Insights to Be a Leader in Your Niche and Founder of Activate Success Edge™ — her consulting practice that empowers purpose-driven leaders and organizations to navigate complexity with clarity, courage, and sustainable impact.

Sandra guides purpose-driven leaders through her signature Activate Success Roadmap™, a practical method for moving from misalignment to momentum. At the heart of this work is her Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, a trusted framework that helps leaders assess their change readiness and build the mindset and skills they need to grow by design — not by default.

As Global Membership Chair of the Global AI Council and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast, Sandra champions conscious, emotionally intelligent leadership that bridges innovation, human values, and global well-being. Her newest initiative, Growth Catalyst for Women Leaders™, empowers bold women to become conscious, confident leaders who create meaningful change in an evolving world.

Beyond her consultancy endeavours, Sandra is an International best-selling author, with her book titled Activate Success: Tips, Tools & Insights to be a Leader in Your Niche, and is an inspiring motivational speaker. Contact Methods: Sandra's Official Website www.activatesuccessedge.com

Activate Success: Tips, Tools & Insights to be a Leader in Your Niche

https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=activate+success&crid=1AEDK68RJMS4K&sprefix=activate+success%2Caps%2C137&ref=nb_sb_noss