#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