Deals with Heels is a leadership and business podcast for entrepreneurs, executives, and sales leaders who want clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth. Hosted by Debra Bowers, the show explores leadership decision-making, sales psychology, communication, and the human side of business through real conversations and practical insight. Each episode helps listeners lead better, sell with integrity, and build a business that works for real life.
Deals with Heels - Where Female Entrepreneurs Thrive
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Deals with Heels is a leadership and business podcast for entrepreneurs, executives, and sales leaders who want clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth. Hosted by Debra Bowers, the show explores leadership decision-making, sales psychology, communication, and the human side of business through real conversations and practical insight. Each episode helps listeners lead better, sell with integrity, and build a business that works for real life.
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
What Growth Reveals About Leaders, Teams, and the Businesses They Build with Kathie Feng
<p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>Growth doesn't create problems.</p><p>It reveals them.</p><p>As organizations grow, hidden challenges often become impossible to ignore. Communication breaks down. Departments become disconnected. Marketing gets blamed for slowing sales. Operations struggles to keep up with demand. Leaders are forced to confront issues that have often existed long before growth exposed them.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Deals with Heels</strong>, Debra Bowers sits down with global growth strategist and founder <strong>Kathie Feng</strong> to explore what scaling a business really reveals about leadership, organizational culture, customer behavior, and the people behind the business.</p><p>Drawing from her experience leading growth initiatives across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and international markets, Kathie shares how relationships, trust, data, and cross-functional collaboration create sustainable growth—and why the strongest organizations recognize that growth is never just a marketing problem.</p><p>If you're leading a business, managing a team, or trying to scale without breaking what you've already built, this conversation offers practical insights into the human side of growth.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Key Topics</strong></p><p>- Why growth reveals existing organizational problems</p><p>- Leadership across cultures and generations</p><p>- Building trust within diverse teams</p><p>- The relationship between confidence, competence, and accountability</p><p>- Why marketing often feels the weight of organizational problems</p><p>- Cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos</p><p>- Data-driven decision making versus reactive leadership</p><p>- Building customer trust across cultures</p><p>- Scaling without sacrificing customer experience</p><p>- Why relationships remain the foundation of sustainable growth</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with Kathie Feng</strong></p><p>LinkedIn<br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathiefeng/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathiefeng/</a></p><p>Signal Growth website </p><p><a href="https://signalgrowth.webflow.io/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fractional CMO Collective | Signal Growth</a></p><p>Growth strategy and founder advisory services for small and mid-sized businesses</p><p><strong>Connect with Debra Bowers</strong></p><p>LinkedIn<br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-bowers/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-bowers/</a></p><p>Free Resource – <strong>The Human Sales Playbook</strong><br /><a href="https://thegrowthvanguard.com/free-ebook" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thegrowthvanguard.com/free-ebook</a></p><p>Free Resource – <strong>5 Signs Your Growth Is Breaking</strong><br /><a href="https://5signs.thegrowthvanguard.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5signs.thegrowthvanguard.com/</a></p><p>The Growth Vanguard<br /><a href="https://thegrowthvanguard.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thegrowthvanguard.com/</a></p><p>Hexagon Media<br /><a href="https://hexagonmedia.net/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hexagonmedia.net/</a></p><p><strong>Stay Connected with Deals with Heels</strong></p><p>If this conversation resonated with you, share it with a leader, founder, or colleague who needs to hear it.</p><p>Deals with Heels is where we explore the human side of leadership, growth, sales, decision-making, and the moments that shape who we become as leaders.</p><p>Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if you're enjoying these conversations, please leave a review. Your reviews help more listeners discover the show and support our ability to bring thoughtful, meaningful conversations to a wider audience.</p><p>🎙 Follow Deals with Heels on your favorite podcast platform</p><p>⭐ Leave a review and help us grow</p><p>📢 Share this episode with someone who could benefit from the conversation</p><p><strong>Until next time, stand strong in your power—especially when it gets uncomfortable.</strong></p><p></p>
June 30, 2026
What Great Leaders See Before Everyone Else Does with Liz Weber
<p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>Most organizations don't struggle because leaders lack intelligence.</p><p>They struggle because the conversations happening publicly are often different from the conversations happening privately. By the time culture issues, succession problems, declining performance, or strategic misalignment become visible, the warning signs have usually been there for much longer.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Deals with Heels</strong>, Debra Bowers sits down with internationally recognized executive advisor, leadership strategist, and board consultant <strong>Liz Weber</strong> to explore what experienced leaders notice beneath the surface—and why the hardest leadership conversations are often the ones that matter most.</p><p>Together they discuss accountability, organizational culture, communication, difficult decisions, leadership clarity, and why so many organizations mistake symptoms for the real problem.</p><p>Whether you're leading a business, managing a team, or preparing for your next level of leadership, this conversation will challenge how you think about performance, trust, and sustainable growth.</p><p>Key Topics</p><p>- What experienced leaders notice before problems become visible</p><p>- The hidden conversations shaping organizational culture</p><p>- Leadership accountability versus being "mean"</p><p>- Why organizations often solve symptoms instead of root causes</p><p>- The connection between communication and organizational trust</p><p>- Sales culture is bigger than the sales department</p><p>- Helping employees understand how their role contributes to growth</p><p>- Why leaders avoid difficult conversations</p><p>- Cross-functional collaboration and breaking down departmental silos</p><p>- How culture, leadership, and strategy work together</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with Liz Weber</strong></p><p>Website</p><p><a href="https://www.wbsllc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.wbsllc.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwebercmc/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwebercmc/</a></p><p>Executive leadership consulting, board advisory, strategic planning, and organizational development.</p><p><strong>Connect with Debra Bowers</strong></p><p>LinkedIn<br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-bowers/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-bowers/</a></p><p>Free Resource – <strong>5 Signs Your Growth Is Breaking</strong><br><a href="https://5signs.thegrowthvanguard.com/">https://5signs.thegrowthvanguard.com/</a></p><p>Free Resource - The Human Sales Playbook<br><a href="https://thegrowthvanguard.com/free-ebook">https://thegrowthvanguard.com/free-ebook</a></p><p>The Growth Vanguard<br><a href="https://thegrowthvanguard.com/">https://thegrowthvanguard.com/</a></p><p>Hexagon Media<br><a href="https://hexagonmedia.net/">https://hexagonmedia.net/</a></p><p><strong>Stay Connected with Deals with Heels</strong></p><p>If this conversation resonated with you, share it with a leader, founder, or colleague who needs to hear it.</p><p>Deals with Heels is where we explore the human side of leadership, growth, sales, decision-making, and the moments that shape who we become as leaders.</p><p>Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if you're enjoying these conversations, please leave a review. Your reviews help more listeners discover the show and support our ability to bring thoughtful, meaningful conversations to a wider audience.</p><p>🎙 Follow Deals with Heels on your favorite podcast platform</p><p>⭐ Leave a review and help us grow</p><p>📢 Share this episode with someone who could benefit from the conversation</p><p><strong>Until next time, stand strong in your power—especially when it gets uncomfortable.</strong></p><p></p>
June 23, 2026
Ethical Leadership in Uncertain Times: What Happens When Values Are Tested with Jennifer Gligoric
<p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>Today's conversation explores what happens when leadership, ethics, and uncertainty collide.</p><p>It's easy to talk about values when business is thriving. The real test comes when pressure increases, budgets tighten, technology changes, and difficult decisions have to be made.</p><p>In this episode, Debra sits down with business strategist Jennifer Gligoric to discuss ethical leadership, AI adoption, transparency, trust, layoffs, and the responsibility leaders have to the people they serve.</p><p>Together they explore:</p><ul><li>Why ethics matter most during uncertainty</li><li>The difference between automation and expertise</li><li>The hidden risks of over-relying on AI</li><li>How leaders can maintain trust during difficult transitions</li><li>What transparency really looks like</li><li>Why culture is shaped by leadership decisions</li><li>How to navigate change without abandoning your values</li></ul><p>This conversation is ultimately about leadership, responsibility, and what it means to remain human in an increasingly automated world.</p><p><strong>Key Topics</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership under pressure</li></ul><ul><li>Ethical decision-making</li></ul><ul><li>AI and business leadership</li></ul><ul><li>Trust and transparency</li></ul><ul><li>Company culture</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership communication</li></ul><ul><li>Economic uncertainty</li></ul><ul><li>Technology and human expertise</li></ul><ul><li>Workplace trust</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership accountability</li></ul><ul><li>Business ethics</li></ul><ul><li>Organizational change</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Jennifer Gligoric</strong></p><p>Super Clinic Project<br><a href="https://superclinicproject.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://superclinicproject.com</a></p><p>Hyperwave Medical<br><a href="https://hyperwavemedical.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://hyperwavemedical.com</a></p><p>Business coaching, clinic growth strategy, and operational support for healthcare and wellness business owners.</p><p><strong>Connect with Debra Bowers our host</strong></p><p>LinkedIn<br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-bowers/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-bowers/</a></p><p>Free Resource – 5 Signs Your Growth Is Breaking<br><a href="https://5signs.thegrowthvanguard.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://5signs.thegrowthvanguard.com/</a></p><p>The Human Sales Playbook<br><a href="https://thegrowthvanguard.com/free-ebook" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://thegrowthvanguard.com/free-ebook</a></p><p>The Growth Vanguard<br><a href="https://thegrowthvanguard.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://thegrowthvanguard.com/</a></p><p>Hexagon Media<br><a href="https://hexagonmedia.net/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://hexagonmedia.net/</a></p><p><strong>Stay Connected with Deals with Heels</strong></p><p>If this conversation resonated with you, share it with a leader, founder, or colleague who needs to hear it.</p><p>Deals with Heels is where we explore the human side of leadership, growth, sales, decision-making, and the moments that shape who we become as leaders.</p><p>Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if you're enjoying these conversations, please leave a review. Your reviews help more listeners discover the show and support our ability to bring thoughtful, meaningful conversations to a wider audience.</p><p>🎙 Follow Deals with Heels on your favorite podcast platform</p><p>⭐ Leave a review and help us grow</p><p>📢 Share this episode with someone who could benefit from the conversation</p><p><strong>Until next time, stand strong in your power—especially when it gets uncomfortable.</strong></p><p></p>
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