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Heart First Leadership

Heart First Leadership

By: Ryan & Heidi Sawyer
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Welcome to Heart First Leadership, the podcast dedicated to raising consciousness through the principles of Heart First Leadership.


In a world that often teaches us to lead from pressure, fear, and external validation, we offer a different path—one rooted in awareness, alignment, and leading from within.


Join your hosts, Ryan and Heidi Sawyer, as they share powerful conversations, practical tools, and real-life insights designed to help leaders, parents, coaches, and athletes build true mental strength and live with intention. Through the lens of Heart First, you’ll learn how to shift from reaction to creation, from doubt to clarity, and from survival to purpose-driven leadership.


If you’re ready to elevate how you think, lead, and live, this is where it begins.

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Episodes
  • Building Resilience: Helping Kids Overcome Bullying with Vickie Stolle
    Jun 6 2024

    Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Vickie Stolle, an engaging speaker, writer, and dedicated resilience advocate. Vickie is renowned for empowering individuals to uncover their innate resilience skills through her work at Dragonfly Paradigm.

    Vickie’s journey began within the cleft community, drawing from her own experiences of living with a facial difference. She shares how facing challenges such as isolation, bullying, and low self-esteem transformed her life. When her own child encountered bullying, Vickie realized the importance of addressing her unresolved trauma and building personal resilience.

    In this episode, Vickie offers invaluable tools and insights for parents to help their children navigate life's challenges with strength and grace. Her powerful narrative encompasses themes of transformation, resilience, overcoming bullying, and the complexities of parenting. Tune in to discover how to empower your family with resilience and navigate life's hurdles together!

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    Website: CompeteHeartFirst.com

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    28 mins
  • Rising Above and Beyond Through Sheer Will and Determination will Nolan Ulm
    May 16 2024

    Every new beginning comes with challenges; for Nolan, it was about turning adversity into his most significant advantage. Embark on a journey with us as we sit down with this inspiring individual who shares a remarkable story of resilience and a celebration of the unwavering strength of a mother's love.

    As the conversation unfolds, discover Nolan's transformation from an average athlete to a Division I Star through sheer determination. His story is a powerful reminder that the barriers we face can ignite our deepest passions and lead us to discover our true potential. We probe into the strategies that keep our fires burning, from the role of visualization in achieving our goals to the pillars of impact that guide our purposeful strides in life. Nolan’s unwavering commitment vividly illustrates how a relentless pursuit of self-growth can sculpt a career and an extraordinary life.

    Finally, in a soul-stirring wrap-up, we reflect on how self-mastery and gratitude can redefine our worldview. The art of Transcendental Meditation and a focus on essentialism offer a path to clarity and intention in our decisions. These insights are not just for contemplation but are stepping stones to 'winning the day' and building a legacy. Join us as Nolan and I explore the early milestones of growth and set our sights on the accomplishments ahead, sharing the belief that our stories, much like our dreams, are meant to be lived out loud.

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    Website: CompeteHeartFirst.com

    Follow Us on IG: @mentalstrengthcoach

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Breaking Free with Bill Tierney: A Story of Rediscovery
    May 9 2024

    Embark on a transformative journey with Bill Tierney, a beacon of change who ventured from addiction to emerge as a leader in heartfelt guidance. His captivating narrative unveils the essence of personal revolution, illustrating how reshaping our inner dialogue can dramatically influence our pathway to fulfillment. This episode peels back the layers of self-perception and digs into the core of emotional intelligence, promising a treasure trove of insights for those ready to lead with authenticity and compassion.

    We often find ourselves at a crossroads between the life we live and the life we yearn for, and it's in these defining moments where actual growth takes root. Reflecting on my own metamorphosis, catalyzed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, I unveil the shift from a facade of confidence to a genuine sense of self. Our exchange sheds light on the power of vulnerability and the pivotal role therapy plays in continuous self-evolution. As Bill shares his expertise, you're invited to witness how professional guidance amplifies self-awareness and propels us beyond the plateaus of personal development.

    Closing our heartfelt dialogue, Bill and I traverse the landscape of recovery, venturing beyond traditional 12-step programs to explore alternative healing modalities. We confront the societal molds that often constrain men's emotional expression and celebrate the liberating journey toward authenticity. By sharing tales of rediscovery and the redefinition of success, we illuminate the path to aligning with one's 'true north,' where passion and purpose converge.

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    Connect with us:

    Website: CompeteHeartFirst.com

    Follow Us on IG: @mentalstrengthcoach

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    55 mins
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