E100: Leading with Heart Intelligence to Build a Culture of Belonging with Susan Inouye

I can’t think of a more powerful way to celebrate 100 episodes than with Susan Inouye, a transformational executive coach and bestselling author whose work bridges neuroscience, somatics, and leadership.

In this milestone conversation, we explore how nonprofit leaders can shift from head-centric to heart-centered leadership. Susan shares five key leadership shifts for building emotionally intelligent, collaborative cultures—especially across generations.

If you're ready to build a culture where people feel seen, valued, and safe to contribute their gifts, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode:

• [02:50] Susan’s unexpected journey to transformational coaching
• [07:11] Learning from Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Pema Chödrön, and more
• [08:39] The difference between being and doing in leadership
• [10:14] How somatic and heart intelligence drive nonprofit team performance
• [17:58] Defining heart intelligence
• [20:08] Five leadership shifts to help leaders lead multigenerational teams
• [27:57] Building a culture of belonging in your nonprofit
• [34:52] A simple yet powerful practice to start leading with heart today

RESOURCES

Leadership’s Perfect Storm by Susan Inouye

CONNECT WITH SUSAN

LinkedIn: Susan Inouye

Instagram: @susan_inouye

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CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com

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