In this episode of Work from the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb speaks with Heather Hansen O'Neill, a keynote speaker, coach, leadership expert, author, and former professional dancer whose career journey has been defined by reinvention, resilience, and curiosity. Heather shares how dance became her safe place from a young age, leading her to a professional performing career before a devastating injury abruptly changed her path forever.

Heather reflects on the difficult transition that followed losing the career she loved, the years she spent searching for direction, and the powerful “what if?” question that ultimately helped her rediscover joy and purpose. She discusses how her experiences shaped her work helping leaders and organizations create more human-centered cultures, build meaningful connections, and rethink the way they approach sales, leadership, and career fulfillment.

Tammy and Heather also explore the importance of listening to your inner voice amid life’s noise, embracing reinvention at every stage of life, and staying resilient through rejection and uncertainty. Heather shares lessons from the dance world that continue to guide her today, including why sometimes not getting the role you wanted may lead you to the one that truly fits.

In this week’s Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

• How Heather’s professional dance career shaped her identity and leadership style
• What happened after a career-ending injury changed the direction of her life
• Why curiosity and asking “what if?” can open new possibilities
• How human connection transforms leadership, sales, and workplace culture
• The importance of listening to your inner voice amid external noise
• Why many professionals feel disconnected from their work—and how to reconnect
• How Heather transitioned from sales into coaching, speaking, and authorship
• Lessons about resilience, rejection, and persistence from the dance world
• Why reinvention often begins with letting go of old expectations
• How setbacks can ultimately lead to more meaningful opportunities

Learn more about Heather:

• Visit: heatherhansenoneill.com
• Follow Heather on LinkedIn
• Listen: From Fear to Fire Podcast
• Read: Teams on Fire! Transforming your group into a more productive, profitable and motivated team
• Read: Find Your Fire at Forty: Creating a Joyful Life During the Age of Discontent
• Read: Where's the Office?: Moving Today's Leaders from What IS to What CAN BE
• Read: Finding Humanity: The Evolution of Sales
• Watch: Become Conscious -You Must & Can Change the World
• Watch: Let go and let fly!

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In this episode of Work from the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb speaks with Deborah Farone, consultant, speaker, former chief marketing officer at two international law firms, and author of Best Practices in Law Firm Business Development and Marketing and Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Partners Build Thriving Practices. Deborah shares how her fascination with marketing began in childhood and evolved into a remarkable career helping professional service firms strengthen relationships, build trust, and grow thriving businesses.

Deborah reflects on the early experiences that shaped her career path, from creating handwritten job-tracking systems while applying to public relations agencies to persistently pursuing opportunities that aligned with her interests. She discusses how curiosity, authenticity, and a willingness to learn helped her move from public relations into leadership roles at prestigious firms including Debevoise & Plimpton and Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Along the way, she credits strong mentors, meaningful networking, and continuous learning as essential ingredients in her professional growth.

Tammy and Deborah also explore the importance of creating a career rooted in genuine interests and strengths. Deborah shares insights from her consulting work and books, including how professionals can identify the kinds of work that energizes them most, develop authentic client relationships, and navigate career transitions with intention and resilience.

In this week’s Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

• Why persistence and creativity helped Deborah land her first job in public relations
• How curiosity has been a driving force throughout her career
• The importance of authenticity in leadership and business development
• What Deborah learned from working inside elite professional service firms
• Why strong writing skills can transform a career in communications
• How networking and relationship-building create long-term opportunities
• Why career transitions require both resilience and intentionality
• How professionals can identify the kinds of work that truly energizes them
• Why building trust is essential for sustainable business development
• How Deborah’s consulting and writing career evolved after leaving corporate leadership

Learn more about Deborah:

• Follow Deborah on LinkedIn
• Instagram: @deborahfaronebestpractices
• Learn more deborahfarone.com
• Read: Best Practices in Law Firm Business Development and Marketing
• Read: Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices

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In this episode of Work from the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb speaks with Miki Feldman Simon, an executive coach, global business leader, and author of Core Leadership: A Four-Step Framework to Lead Yourself, Grow Your Influence, and Amplify Your Impact. Miki shares her journey across continents, industries, and roles, from growing up in Israel and Australia to stepping into leadership positions in HR, operations, and marketing, and ultimately establishing her path in executive coaching. Along the way, she reflects on the value of experimentation and how unexpected turns can become meaningful learning experiences.

Miki introduces her CORE Leadership framework, a four-step model designed to help individuals lead themselves first in order to expand their impact. She explains the importance of clarifying values and priorities, translating intentions into consistent action, reflecting on internal patterns and limiting beliefs, and evaluating how one’s behavior is experienced by others. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes that leadership is not only about what we do, but also about who we choose to be in each moment.

This conversation is especially relevant for anyone at a career crossroads or seeking greater fulfillment in their work. Miki shares how clarity around values, strengths, and definitions of success can build confidence and open new possibilities. Her insights offer both a mindset shift and practical tools to help listeners move forward with intention and create a more meaningful path from the inside out.

In this week’s Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

• How early career experiments can shape long term success
• Why leadership begins with leading yourself first
• The CORE framework, clarify, operationalize, reflect, and evaluate
• The difference between intentions and actual impact on others
• How breaking down strengths into skills opens new career possibilities
• Why clarity builds confidence during career transitions
• The importance of pausing before deciding what comes next
• How small consistent habits create lasting change

Learn more about Miki:

• Visit mikifeldmansimon.com/
• Follow Miki on LinkedIn
• Read: Core Leadership: A Four-Step Framework to Lead Yourself, Grow Your Influence, and Amplify Your Impact

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• Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn
• Buy Me A Coffee
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