In this episode of Sphere of Success, host Debra Blackman unpacks The Courage to Be Real at Work with the brilliant Dr. Heather Browne, a licensed marriage and family therapist, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author of Speaking with the Heart.

With her powerful insights, lived experience of growing up with a paranoid schizophrenic mother, and decades of clinical expertise, Dr. Heather helps us see how courage, openness, and heart-centered communication can transform not just relationships, but entire workplace cultures.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why showing vulnerability at work can be your greatest strength.
• How to replace “vulnerability” with “openness” to shift your mindset.
• Practical ways to have courageous, heart-centered conversations in business.
• Tools for navigating challenging conversations without creating conflict.
• How leaders can foster authenticity, inclusion, and trust in teams.
• Why respecting boundaries is just as important as sharing openly.
• The role of communication in building resilient organisations.
• Personal reflections from Debra on trauma, healing, and authenticity.

Dr. Heather’s award-winning book Speaking with the Heart: Compassionate Communication to Transform Your Life (available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and her website).

Dr Heather Browne – Contact Details Website: https://www.drheatherbrowne.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drheatherbrowne/ Book: https://a.co/d/eK1lIJ5 TedX: https://www.drheatherbrowne.com/tedex TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTd7b3xEh/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/ulYsgmXJmdc FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086978599835&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: @dr.heatherbrowne If this conversation resonates, please watch, like, share, and comment. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Sphere of Success!