Leading With Heart: Building a Business That Makes Sense with Gary Montalvo
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In this episode of Shine On Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with Gary Montalvo, a leadership and business coach who blends strategy with soul. Together, they unpack what it truly means to lead from your values, stay authentic through uncertainty, and build a business that doesn’t just make money, but makes sense.
Gary shares his personal journey from creative director to transformational coach, offering real stories of failure, resilience, and self-discovery. He opens up about finding his voice, leading with authenticity, and helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs move from overwhelm to empowerment.
This episode is a reminder that real leadership isn’t about having it all figured out, it’s about having the courage to keep showing up, even when you don’t know what’s next.
Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation that will leave you inspired to step into your own version of leadership, with integrity, intention, and heart.
Connect with Gary here:
Website: https://www.garymontalvo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garymontalvo/
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Chapters
1. Leading With Heart: Building a Business That Makes Sense with Gary Montalvo (00:00:00)
2. Meet Gary Montalvo (00:00:02)
3. Humor As A Leadership Superpower (00:01:27)
4. Defining Work At Leadership’s Intersection (00:03:03)
5. Heart-Led Entrepreneurship And Impact (00:05:39)
6. Avoiding Leadership And Finding Voice (00:08:17)
7. The Line In The Sand Moment (00:13:55)
8. Put Ten People In A Room (00:16:31)
9. Authenticity Beats Polished Pretending (00:18:29)
10. Leadership Myths That Keep You Stuck (00:19:41)
11. From Vision To Action Without Spinning (00:22:58)
12. Growth That Feels Good Versus Looks Good (00:26:34)
13. First Small Step When You Want To Quit (00:29:43)
14. Plans, Integrity, And Systems (00:31:56)
15. Where To Find Gary And Closing (00:33:28)
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