#68 - The Leadership Shift: Inside the Mind of Business Coach, Heather Richard

In this episode of The Personal Success Podcast, Ryan sits down with Heather Richard, an entrepreneurial coach who specializes in helping business owners and leaders navigate financial, strategic, and leadership challenges. Heather shares her journey into coaching, her philosophy on leadership, and how she integrates financial acumen with leadership development to create sustainable business success.

Visit Heather Richard online at aboveparbusiness.com.

• 00:00 - 02:25 | Introduction & Personal Connection
• 02:25 - 06:00 | Heather’s Background & What She Does
• 06:00 - 10:18 | The Shift from Consulting to Coaching
• 10:18 - 14:48 | Leadership Clarity & Seeing the Big Picture
• 14:48 - 21:11 | Personal Story: Heather’s Inspiration for Coaching
• 21:11 - 27:20 | Common Challenges Business Owners Face
• 27:20 - 32:37 | Why Leadership is About More Than Just a Plan
• 32:37 - 40:39 | Coaching vs. Consulting: A Different Approach
• 40:39 - 46:52 | Business Challenges: Financials, Scaling, and Employee Engagement
• 46:52 - 51:20 | The Role of AI in Business Coaching
• 51:20 - 57:43 | Heather’s Upcoming Book: Internal Dynamics
• 57:43 - 1:02:03 | The Paradox of Leadership & Self-Awareness
• 1:02:03 - 1:06:14 | Leadership & Emotional Intelligence in Action
• 1:06:14 - 1:10:00 | How to Work with Heather
• 1:10:00 - End | Final Thoughts & Takeaways