Heather Wood on Why Love Is a Practice, Not Just a Feeling

Heather Wood On Why Love Is A Practice, Not Just A Feeling

Heather Wood’s life changed forever in 2023 after the tragic loss of her daughter, Ava, and her husband. Instead of allowing that loss to define what came next, Heather turned the life and legacy of her daughter into Stupendous Love, a mission centered around connection, empathy, kindness, and living with greater intention.

In this conversation with Greg Aden, Heather shares how her experiences as a mother, corporate leader, and now founder shaped the way she views servant leadership. They discuss why great leaders create space for people to be heard, why authenticity matters at work and at home, and how meaningful connection can help us navigate what

Heather calls the “messy middle” of life. Heather also explains why love is more than an emotion. It is a practice. A practice of showing respect, creating connection, being present, adding value to the lives of others, and choosing how you want to be remembered. Greg and Heather explore how those principles can change the way we lead, work, parent, build relationships, and respond when life becomes difficult.

Heather Wood On Why Love Is A Practice, Not Just A Feeling

Heather Wood

Founder of Stupendous Love

Heather Wood is the founder of Stupendous Love, built on the belief that inspiration and leadership are not the same. Inspiration may lift a room for an afternoon. Leadership changes what people are willing to risk long after the room is empty.
 
After more than 20 years leading teams in financial services, Heather learned that real culture is not what looks good on paper. It is what holds up when life and work get hard.
When her own life changed in unexpected ways, she rebuilt around a new definition of strength. That journey led to the founding of Stupendous Love in November 2025, grounded in the belief that bold, joyful living is not a reward for surviving hard times. It is what carries people through them.
 
Through keynotes and Servant Leadership Coaching, Heather helps people lead with Clarity, Connection, and Courage. Her work supports leaders and organizations ready to replace armor with authenticity, strengthen connection, and build cultures that last.
Based in Central New York and available anywhere. Learn more at stupendouslove.com.

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