I'm IN!

Dr. Heather L. Hodges
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Welcome to “I’m IN!” with Dr. Heather L. Hodges, a podcast where we explore the keys to unlocking human potential through INsights, INspiration, and INnovation. As an organizational psychologist, Heather has worked with teams and leaders across industries and around the world to navigate challenges, spark creativity, and achieve peak performance. In each episode you will discover: INsights: Practical knowledge grounded in psychology and research. INspiration: Stories and lessons from leaders, innovators, and change-makers who are transforming their lives and work. INnovation: Tools, strategies, and ideas to spark your creativity and drive meaningful change. This podcast goes beyond everyday work to explore the farther reaches of human nature. Whether you’re curious about the psychology of creativity, self-awareness through the Enneagram, growing as a leader, or building high-performing teams, “I’m IN!” is your guide to unlocking your fullest potential. Say “I’m IN!” to creativity, bold thinking, transformational growth, and meaningful conversations!

  1. #7 Hannah Tomlinson: Connector-Strategist-Healer

    6D AGO

    #7 Hannah Tomlinson: Connector-Strategist-Healer

    Hannah Tomlinson is the CEO of HT Executive Search, where she helps healthcare organizations find director to C-suite talent while consulting and training talent acquisition teams on best practices and strategy. With experience spanning agency and in-house recruiting across all 50 states, Hannah brings a rare blend of relational depth and strategic precision to everything she does. On The Hodges 12 Types of Creative Genius™, Hannah is a Connector-Strategist-Healer — and once you hear her talk about her work, you'll understand exactly why. In this episode, Hannah shares how her creative genius shows up in talent acquisition, what conditions help her do her best work, and why creativity is more essential to healthcare recruiting than most people realize. We also dig into what kills innovation before it has a chance to take root and what leaders can do about it. What you'll hear in this episode: How Hannah's Connector-Strategist-Healer trifecta shapes the way she leads and serves clients What surprised her most when she saw her creative genius profile The role creativity plays in executive recruiting that most people overlook What kills creativity and innovation in organizations and how to protect against it What Hannah is building right now and why she's excited about it Connect with Hannah: www.htesearch.com linkedin.com/in/hannah-tomlinson-272747b To take The Hodges 12 Types of Creative Genius assessment: Visit: www.thehodges12.com

    51 min
  2. S2 #6 Introducing Heart Work on Audible

    FEB 17

    S2 #6 Introducing Heart Work on Audible

    This week on the podcast, we have a special treat for you. We are giving you the first few chapters of my newly released leadership audiobook.  So sit back, enjoy, and if you love what you hear, you can grab the full audiobook on Amazon or Audible. Here is Heart Work: How to Lead People, Build Culture, and Unleash Creativity in Home Care. To get your copy of Heart Work on Audible, visit: https://a.co/d/00vZcLo0 To Connect with Heather go to: www.heatherhodges.com To take The Hodges 12 Types of Creative Genius assessment: Visit: www.thehodges12.com

    59 min
  3. S2 #5 Elizabeth Vahey Smith (Healer-Synthesizer-Cultivator)

    FEB 3

    S2 #5 Elizabeth Vahey Smith (Healer-Synthesizer-Cultivator)

    Elizabeth Vahey Smith is a trauma-informed leadership expert, soft skills coach, and COO of TCK Training. With an MA in Linguistics and certification as a Trauma-Informed Care Practitioner, she's built a career around making complex human dynamics simple and actionable for leaders. She's authored several books including Trauma-Informed Leadership and The Practice of Processing, co-authored three white papers on trauma in Third Culture Kids, and conducted original research on psychological safety in the workplace. Oh, and she does all of this while traveling the world full-time with her family. They have visited 25+ countries and counting with the globe as her children's classroom. On The Hodges 12, Elizabeth is a Healer-Synthesizer-Cultivator. In this episode, we explore how this creative trifecta shows up in her work: healing workplace trauma, synthesizing complicated concepts into clear frameworks, and cultivating environments where teams can thrive. We also dig into what creativity means when you're working across cultures, what kills innovation before it starts, and the surprising creative thought that caught even her off guard. To Connect with Elizabeth: Website: https://elizabethvaheysmith.com LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-vahey-smith-3ba0251b3/ Access Elizabeth’s Free 1-Hour Training: https://elizabethvaheysmith.myboss.io/free-1-hr-diagnostic-training To take The Hodges 12 Types of Creative Genius assessment: Visit: www.thehodges12.com

    47 min
  4. #49: Cecilia de la Hoz (Connector-Communicator-Synthesizer)

    JAN 27

    #49: Cecilia de la Hoz (Connector-Communicator-Synthesizer)

    In this episode, Heather sits down with one of her oldest friends, Cecilia de la Hoz, who joins the podcast from Madrid, Spain. Cecilia is a Partner at EY-Parthenon and specializes in corporate valuation. Cecilia and Heather have been friends since 8th grade at the American School of Paris. Before taking the assessment, Cecilia never would have called herself creative, but her results tell a different story. The Hodges 12 profile revealed her powerful creative trifecta: Connector-Communicator-Synthesizer. This warm conversation explores how creativity shows up in unexpected places, how cultural background shapes creative expression, and why even analytical professionals have creative genius waiting to be recognized. Key Takeaways: You don't have to be an artist to be creative. Cecilia's work as a consultant requires synthesizing complex information and communicating it clearly to clients The Connector-Communicator-Synthesizer trifecta thrives on building relationships, translating ideas across audiences, and pulling together diverse information into coherent insights Cecilia shares the ways she is now leaning into her creativity and making room for incubation. Percy the Penguin Segment: Cecilia translates "Creative Genius" into multiple languages; hear how creativity sounds in Spanish, French, and German! Connect with Cecilia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliadelahoz/ Take the Assessment: Discover your creative genius type at www.thehodges12.com Connect with Heather: Website: www.HeatherHodges.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-l-hodges-phd-07400a142/

    42 min
  5. #48: The 5 Ways To Kill Creativity

    JAN 20

    #48: The 5 Ways To Kill Creativity

    In this episode, Heather takes us back to her 8th-grade art class at the American School of Paris, where Mr. Kingsley made every student feel like Claude Monet in training. But not everyone had a Mr. Kingsley, many of us had our creative identity stolen at a young age. Heather explores the five systemic ways creativity gets killed in our lives and organizations. If you've ever packed away your creative self and learned to color inside the lines, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: School taught us there's one right answer, so fear of being wrong causes us to skip divergent thinking and jump straight to finding the "correct" solution Creativity has been optimized out of the schedule and you cannot innovate on a ruthlessly optimized calendar. We say we want innovation but punish every mistake. Well-meaning gatekeepers starve creativity through micromanagement, chronic stress, and criticism that destroys the psychological safety creativity needs to flourish We defined creativity too narrowly. If you only look for artists and inventors, you'll miss the creative genius all around you, including your own Next Episode: Special guest Cecilia de la Hoz joins us from Madrid, Spain. She never saw herself as creative until she took The Hodges 12. Fun fact: She and Heather have been friends since 8th grade! Take the Assessment: Discover your creative genius type at www.thehodges12.com Connect with Heather: Website: www.HeatherHodges.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-l-hodges-phd-07400a142/

  6. #47 The Hodges 12 Types of Creative Genius™

    JAN 13

    #47 The Hodges 12 Types of Creative Genius™

    In this episode, Heather reveals why creativity is more than artistic ability, it's a universal human capacity that shows up in twelve distinct ways. She introduces The Hodges 12 Types of Creative Genius™ framework and walks through each type across three domains: Relational, Analytical, and Functional. Discover why 96% of leaders now say creativity is essential for success, yet 75% of people feel their creative potential is untapped at work. It's time to stop asking "Am I creative?" and start asking "How am I creative?" Key Takeaways: Everyone is creative, and we need everyone’s creativity. Creativity is more than just being good at art, it's the intentional process of generating novel and useful ideas to solve complex problems Your creativity is a gift; whether you see it through a spiritual or psychological lens, you were born to create The Creativity Crisis: While 96% of leaders say creativity is essential, 75% of employees feel their creative potential is not being fully used at work The Hodges 12 Types are organized into three domains: Relational (how you work with PEOPLE), Analytical (how you THINK), and Functional (how you BUILD) Your top three types form your "Creative Genius trifecta" with over 1,300 unique profile combinations possible Take the Assessment: Discover your creative genius type at www.thehodges12.com Connect with Heather: Website: www.HeatherHodges.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-l-hodges-phd-07400a142/

    20 min
  7. #46 Unleash Your Creative Genius

    JAN 7

    #46 Unleash Your Creative Genius

    Welcome to Season 2 of the I'm IN! Podcast, and welcome to the Creative Genius Revolution. This season, I'm on a mission to democratize creativity and help everyone recognize their creative gifts. Here's what I've learned after years of research and thousands of conversations: most people don't think they're creative. They've been told by a teacher, a boss, or a culture that defines creativity too narrowly that it's just not their thing. That’s simply not true. And this season, I'm going to prove it. In this kickoff episode, I share why creativity is so much bigger than art, why human creativity matters more than ever in the age of AI, and what's ahead as we explore the 12 Types of Creative Genius™ together. If you've ever thought "I'm not creative," this episode is your invitation to think again. It's time to become a creative force of nature. In this episode: Why I'm starting a Creative Genius Revolution The difference between human creativity and AI "pseudo-creativity" What's coming in Season 2: discovering YOUR creative genius type Why the world can't afford for your creativity to stay hidden Take the 12 Types of Creative Genius™ Assessment: www.thehodges12.com Connect with Heather: Website: www.HeatherHodges.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-l-hodges-phd-07400a142/

    13 min
  8. #E45: Deep Listening with Jon Mullican

    11/25/2025

    #E45: Deep Listening with Jon Mullican

    In this episode, we explore the heart of deep listening with leadership coach Jon Mullican, founder of the Mullican Leadership Group. Jon is a self-proclaimed Listening Evangelist. He has spent a lifetime learning how to truly pay attention beginning in his years at the US Naval Academy, as a nuclear power officer aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, in corporate leadership, and across his work in churches and nonprofits. He’s discovered listening is one of the greatest gifts we can offer another human being. Jon shares a powerful acronym to help us prepare ourselves for meaningful listening moments: CLEAR Clear your mind Limit distractions Expect an exceptional encounter Allow time for silence (and ask God to bless the encounter) Remember your purpose This simple framework invites us to be intentional, grounded, and most importantly, fully present. Together, we talk about what it means to be devoted to being present with someone, and how that devotion builds trust, psychological safety, influence, and genuine human connection. If you’re someone who leads, influences, mentors, or simply wants to show up more fully for the people in your life, this conversation will give you tools, stories, and inspiration to listen in a different way. Where to find Jon:Mullican Leadership Group https://www.mullicanlead.com

    49 min
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Welcome to “I’m IN!” with Dr. Heather L. Hodges, a podcast where we explore the keys to unlocking human potential through INsights, INspiration, and INnovation. As an organizational psychologist, Heather has worked with teams and leaders across industries and around the world to navigate challenges, spark creativity, and achieve peak performance. In each episode you will discover: INsights: Practical knowledge grounded in psychology and research. INspiration: Stories and lessons from leaders, innovators, and change-makers who are transforming their lives and work. INnovation: Tools, strategies, and ideas to spark your creativity and drive meaningful change. This podcast goes beyond everyday work to explore the farther reaches of human nature. Whether you’re curious about the psychology of creativity, self-awareness through the Enneagram, growing as a leader, or building high-performing teams, “I’m IN!” is your guide to unlocking your fullest potential. Say “I’m IN!” to creativity, bold thinking, transformational growth, and meaningful conversations!

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  • Creator
    Dr. Heather L. Hodges
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    I'm IN!