HEART Leadership
Welcome to Leading with HEART—the podcast redefining leadership from the inside out.
Hosted by Sara Valentine, HR executive, leadership strategist, and creator of the HEART Leadership Principle, this show is your weekly guide to leading with Hear, Empathy, Acknowledge, Respond, and Thank.
Each episode explores how real leaders bring humanity back into the workplace—through honest conversations, practical insights, and powerful personal stories.
Whether you’re a CEO, a new manager, or someone just trying to lead yourself better, this podcast will challenge you to show up with purpose, connect more deeply, and create impact that lasts.
Because leadership isn’t about control—it’s about connection.
And when we lead with HEART, we give others permission to do the same.
HEART Leadership
BONUS EPISODE: Her Voice, Her Vision, Her Victory – Live from the 2025 Sister Leaders Conference
In this special bonus episode of Leading with HEART, Sara Valentine shares her keynote address from the 2025 Sister Leaders Conference in Portsmouth, VA. This raw, powerful message weaves together her personal story of resilience with the HEART Leadership framework—inviting listeners to reclaim their voice, step boldly into their vision, and redefine victory through faith, compassion, and purpose.
This isn’t just a speech—it’s a testimony of what it means to lead with HEART when the world tells you to harden.
🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and remember: your voice matters more than your polish.
Correction: My father’s conviction was technically only for my two sisters and my niece's abuse. I apologize for the misstatement in my speech.
A HEARTfelt thank you for listening!
