On today’s episode of the McCoy Leadership Podcast, I sat down with the incredible Deborah Crowe, who shared her journey from neurotrauma case manager to heart-centered leadership coach. We talked about what truly matters at the top, the dangers of burnout, and why leading with empathy and self-care isn’t just good for your health—it’s good for your business. If you want to build impact without sacrificing your well-being, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Tap in for insights on authentic leadership, life lessons, and lasting legacy.

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00:00 From Medicine to Leadership Coaching

03:37 Regrets of the Dying

09:03 Legacy Reflections and Regrets

10:42 Busyness Trap: Unlearned Lessons

13:27 "Detach Emotions From Activities"

18:59 "Digital Influence on Future Leaders"

23:26 Digital Detox for Self-Care

24:34 Life Without TV: Creative Living

30:00 Fear of Authenticity in Leadership

32:51 Encouraging Honest Conversations

34:19 Heart-Centered Leadership's Business Impact

40:31 Embracing Imperfection in Leadership

42:00 Learning to Fail

45:51 Rapid Fire Leadership Questions

48:30 "My iPad: A Digital Escape"

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Here are my top 3 takeaways that every leader should consider:

• Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s vital: Deborah’s experience with executives facing end-of-life regrets showed that sacrificing health and relationships for “success” leads to loneliness, not fulfillment.

• White space in your calendar is critical: Back-to-back meetings aren’t a badge of honor. Building in downtime helps you be present and make better decisions for yourself and your team.

• People over profit, always: Heart-centered leadership is about investing in genuine connections. When you put people first, the business results will follow.

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Links

Deborah's Website

LinkedIn

Deborah's Book