Leading from the Heart: The Essential Guide to Self-Empathy and Self-Compassion in Coaching and Clinical Practice

The leadership breakthrough hiding in plain sight.

Burnout, fractured trust, and high turnover plague organizations from hospital floors to corporate boardrooms. The missing protocol isn’t another productivity hack or management trend. Instead, it’s self-empathy: the ability to see yourself clearly, regulate under pressure, and extend compassion without depleting yourself.

In Leading from the Heart, Dr. D. Ivan Young turns this overlooked key into a practical, measurable skillset that belongs in every coaching program, healthcare training, and executive curriculum. Drawing on behavioral neuroscience, decades of executive coaching, and a global reputation for transformational results, Dr. Young delivers a curriculum-ready blueprint to:
· Prevent burnout before it takes root
· Create psychologically safe, high-performance teams
· Align personal well-being with professional excellence
· Lead, teach, and heal from a regulated nervous system

Endorsed by distinguished industry professionals, this book will redefine leadership, clinical, and coaching approaches in business, healthcare, and beyond. No matter your organizational role, Leading from the Heart is your playbook to transform self-empathy from a buzzword into your most valuable professional asset.

Dr. D. Ivan Young is an ICF Master Certified Coach and behavioral neuroscience expert, and an internationally recognized authority on emotional healing and relationship transformation. With three TEDx talks exceeding five million views, Dr. Young blends science, spirituality, and no-fluff coaching to help people break toxic cycles, reclaim their worth, and create lasting love. He is regularly featured in national media for his expertise on trauma, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. Dr. Young serves as a Professional Fellow at the Institute of Coaching, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. He has led ICF-accredited Master Class trainings across the globe and empowers audiences through his books, podcast, speaking, and teaching. Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC resides in Houston, Texas, and speaks globally.