In today's episode, Heather welcomes authors, leadership consultants, and husband and wife team Dr. Linda Schubring and Brian Schubring to explore the deeper meaning of identity, transformation, and trusting your inner map. Together, they discuss their bestselling book Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane, a powerful allegory that invites readers to rediscover their inner wisdom and reshape how they show up in the world.

Through stories of leadership coaching, personal reflection, and creative collaboration, Heather, Linda, and Brian unpack how uncertainty, change, and self doubt can become catalysts for growth. This conversation is a reminder that your experiences have already shaped the map you need, and that unfolding your potential is both an internal journey and a shared one.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why the Map Is Already Inside You How your past experiences hold the answers for where you are meant to go next.
Transformation Is a Choice Why the shape you are in today does not have to be the shape you stay in.
The Power of Community in Growth How different voices, including critical ones, help shape who we become.
Reflection and Action Must Coexist Why introspection without action leads to paralysis and action without reflection leads to burnout.
Creating a Practice That Is Truly Yours How journaling, meditation, and reflection work best when tailored to your own needs.
Navigating Noise and Distraction Why stepping away from constant external input helps you reconnect with your inner voice.
Wisdom Across Generations How mentors, inner dialogue, and lived experience guide transformation at every stage of life.

In this episode: [00:00] Introducing Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring and their book Unfolded [02:00] The origin story behind the origami crane allegory [04:18] Anchoring certainty within during times of uncertainty [06:37] Agency, reshaping identity, and choosing how you show up [08:57] The role of community, inner voices, and leadership teams [11:19] Reflection versus action and why both matter [13:40] Meditation, journaling, and intentional pauses [18:14] Listening to your inner voice amid constant noise [22:55] Wisdom, mentors, and being the owl for others [27:36] Writing together, creative process, and collaboration [33:31] A closing meditation on trust, courage, and taking flight

Resources and Links:

📘 Book: Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami CraneDiscover a powerful allegory about identity, growth, and transformation.

🌐 Website: Leadership Vision ConsultingLearn more about Dr. Linda Schubring and Brian Schubring's leadership and organizational work.

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