Spark Something New
What would it look like to be in love with your life? What would it take to live as you to show up as your full and authentic self? What would you need in order to find rest? It would take a spark of something new! Something to help you think differently, act differently, build relationships differently, and lead differently. You'll find that spark here, on the Spark Something New Podcast!
Spark Something New
Episode 31: The Courage to Lead from Within with Deb Crowe
This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if being kind makes you soft (spoiler: it doesn’t). In this soul-stretching, sass-laced convo, I sat down with the wise, radiant, and slightly magical Deb Crowe — coach, educator, yoga teacher, and bestselling author — to talk about a leadership philosophy that flips the script on old-school power games.
✨ The Big Spark:
Heart-centered leadership isn’t about hugs and hand-holding (although, we’re not against that). It’s about fierce self-leadership. Deb makes it clear: if you want to lead others with purpose, presence, and power — you have to first get real with yourself. Inner work isn’t optional. It’s the starting line.
✨ Teasers & Mic-Drop Moments:
- “The shortest space and the longest journey is from your head to your heart.”
- “Soft skills = strong results.” (Tattoo it on your forehead… or your planner.)
- Ditch the Busy, Just, and Sorry — straight into the recycling bin, y’all.
- Her favorite self-care practice? Losing the weight of other people’s opinions. Yes. Ma’am.
✨ What You’ll Learn (While Laughing + Crying a Little):
- Why leading from the heart is not weakness — it’s advanced-level humaning.
- The difference between servant leadership (others-focused) and heart-centered leadership (you-focused… first).
- Why we default to efficiency over empathy — and how the Industrial Revolution may still be haunting your calendar.
- The magic of “white space” in your day and why heart-led leaders need it like oxygen.
- That it's okay to wear pajamas all day, drink tea, read books, and not apologize for any of it.
✨ Final Spark:
Heart-centered leadership isn’t a strategy. It’s a lifestyle. Whether you're leading a boardroom, a classroom, or your toddler through a grocery store meltdown, this episode invites you to stop outsourcing your power and start showing up with authenticity, presence, and courage.
✨ So hit play, Spark Fam. Because leadership from the heart? That’s where the real power lives. And if this hit you in the feels (or the funny bone), leave a review — it helps others find their spark too.
EPISODE RESOURCES:
- Connect with Deb on LinkedIn
- Visit Deb's website: www.DebCrow.com
- Buy Deb's book: The Heart-Centered Leadership Paybook
- Book Recommendation: Into the Magic Shop by Dr. James Doty
- Book Recommendation: Heart-Centered Leadership by Susan Steinbrecher and Dr. Joel Bennett
Connect with Katie on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also get free resources to help you on your purpose journey at www.lightecho.co.