How a Homeless Woman Became This CEO's Greatest Leadership Teacher | Amanda Byrd - E19
Leadership Unlocked: How Leaders Win in the Era of AI · 2025-09-10 · 50 min
Episode notes
Dusty is joined by Amanda Byrd, sales executive turned chaplain, coach, and founder, for a conversation about how compassion and courage can reshape not only our careers but our lives. Dusty traces Amanda’s journey from a pivotal act of kindness outside an emergency room to years spent serving in hospitals and hospice care, where she learned the transformative power of presence, listening, and meeting people exactly where they are. Amanda shares how chaplaincy made her a stronger leader—teaching her to hold space for fear, regret, and vulnerability—and why journaling and reflection are essential practices for growth. She opens up about her mission to help women unlock hidden potential through Courage Circles, creating safe spaces to face fear in community and embrace new possibilities. Along the way, she and Dusty explore what it means to lead yourself first, how curiosity fuels better leadership, and why the greatest impact often comes from small, courageous choices. This episode will challenge you to reflect more deeply, live more fully, and lead with compassion and clarity.