Hungry. Humble. Human.

I believe the most powerful businesses are led by people who are Hungry, Humble, and Human. As a certified executive coach, business strategist, and Vistage Chair, I help visionary leaders, founders, and CEOs grow financially sustainable companies—without sacrificing their health, their values, or their relationships in the process. I bring a unique lens to the work: a blend of real-world executive experience, strategic financial acumen, and a deeply human approach to leadership. My clients know they can come to me not just for tools and tactics, but for grounded guidance that helps them become the kind of leader others want to follow. In a world full of noise, burnout, and leadership isolation, I support my clients in getting back to what really matters—building legacy, leading with clarity and compassion, and sustaining the leader behind the business. I’m the author of Nourish to Lead: The Sustainability of Leadership—a guide for leaders who are ready to shift from exhaustion to endurance and from chaos to clarity. I’m also the host of the Hungry. Humble. Human. podcast, where I share conversations and insights that nourish the mind and spirit of those who lead. Whether I’m coaching one-on-one, leading peer advisory groups, or speaking on stage, my mission is the same: to help good leaders become great stewards of their mission, their people, and themselves. If we work together, you won’t get fluff or cookie-cutter answers. You’ll get honest partnership, expert insight, and a plan tailored to your goals and values. Let’s connect if you’re ready to: ✔ Strengthen your leadership presence and decision-making ✔ Build a sustainable business that aligns with your life ✔ Improve your financial strategy and team performance ✔ Find clarity in complexity and support in the stretch ✨ Learn more at www.cherylmarksyoung.com 🎙️ Host of Hungry. Humble. Human. 📖 Author of Nourish to Lead: The Sustainability of Leadership (Fall 2025) 📩 cyoung@creativeblueprints.com

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Episodes

7 hours ago

Fear is instinctual. Anxiety is optional—but only if we learn to work with it.
This episode of The Hungry Humble Human Podcast explores how anxiety drains our leadership capacity—and how curiosity can become our best tool to shift from panic to presence.
Inspired by The One You Feed’s interview with Martha Beck, Cheryl shares insights on left/right brain thinking, cognitive patterns in leadership, and how we can reclaim clarity even in high-stakes, high-stress environments.
Tune in and learn:
The difference between fear and anxiety
How anxiety hijacks your left brain
Why curiosity restores your leadership instincts
#HungryHumbleHuman #LeadershipTools #AnxietyInLeadership #Podcast #MarthaBeck #TheOneYouFeed

3 days ago

Are you noticing your top leaders disengaging silently? Don't wait until the exit interview. In this essential episode, I explore critical signals that reveal your best talent is quietly pulling away—and what leaders can do to retain them.
#HungryHumbleHuman #LeadershipPodcast #TeamEngagement #Retention #LeadershipInsights

4 days ago

In this short but powerful keynote, executive coach Cheryl Marks Young introduces The Leadership Quest—a 30-day experience that invites leaders to return to themselves.
If you’re a founder, CEO, or visionary feeling overextended, disconnected, or out of alignment—this is for you.
“You don’t need to be more.You need to be more you.”
✨ What’s inside:
The common leadership trap no one talks about
Why sustainable leadership starts with identity, not urgency
A framework for leading from the inside out
🎧 Listen now—and take the next step when you’re ready.
📩 Want to join the Quest? Email Cheryl at cyoung@creativeblueprints.com
#LeadershipQuest #LeadershipPodcast #HungryHumbleHuman #ExecutiveCoaching #AuthenticLeadership

4 days ago

In this episode, I share why the hardest conversations are often the most transformative.
Hear how one client went from avoidance to alignment—and what happened when truth met courage.
🔹 A real-world leadership breakthrough🔹 The link between truth and trust🔹 How to navigate difficult conversations with grace
Need support navigating your next courageous conversation?Visit https://cherylmarksyoung.com
#LegacyLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #ToughTalks #TeamCommunication #LeadershipPodcast

Thursday May 15, 2025

What truly defines your leadership?
In this episode of Hungry. Humble. Human., Cheryl Marks Young unpacks the three tests every leader will face—whether you're running a business, leading a team, or building a legacy.
Learn how to:
Lead with integrity when it’s inconvenient
Cast clear direction through uncertainty
Master yourself before trying to manage others
These are not one-time events. They’re daily invitations to grow into the kind of leader others want to follow.
🎧 Tune in now.

Wednesday May 14, 2025

In today’s episode of Hungry. Humble. Human., I explore the hidden cost of constantly chasing the wisdom in bestselling business books. We’ll unpack the emotional, social, and organizational toll of leadership whiplash—and how to break the cycle of reactivity and lead with sustainable clarity. Tune in, reflect, and reclaim your leadership rhythm.

Tuesday May 13, 2025

What if the most powerful leadership tool you have isn’t in your planner, strategy, or even your team—but in the silent dialogue running through your own mind? In this episode of Hungry. Humble. Human., Cheryl Marks Young explores the power of autosuggestion—the repeated thoughts, beliefs, and internal narratives that shape your identity, decisions, and outcomes as a leader.
Discover how autosuggestion operates beneath the surface, how it can both sabotage and strengthen your leadership, and how to turn this invisible influence into a conscious, intentional practice. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m just not wired for this,” this conversation will show you how to rewrite the script—and your results.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How autosuggestion shapes your subconscious beliefs
Where it shows up in leadership and business culture
Daily practices to rewire your internal narrative
The danger of toxic autosuggestion—and how to reverse it
Tune in and learn how to lead from the inside out—with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Tuesday May 13, 2025

Tuesday Weekly Quick Tip: These are part of the book project and include keys to legacy leadership for hungry, humble, human trailblazers. Our third tip of the week is sustainable success strategy. Today's insight is all about how many leaders hit their goals—but lose their joy. Or worse, their health. Sustainable success is about building a life and business that grows without grinding you down. I invite you to share your own stories as it relates to the topic and let's have a creative discussion.

Thursday May 08, 2025

In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most urgent leadership challenges of 2025: how to guide your team through nonstop change without burning out your people—or yourself. Learn how clarity, compassion, and capacity are becoming non-negotiable leadership skills in today’s environment of uncertainty. This solo episode offers strategic insight and human-centered perspective for business owners and leaders navigating relentless disruption.

Thursday May 08, 2025

So… your company just got bought by private equity.Now what?Here’s the truth no one tells you:Yes—PE firms bring capital, structure, and strategy.But they also bring pressure. Performance targets. Culture shifts.And if you’re not careful, the heart of your business?It can get lost in the spreadsheets.I help leaders navigate big transitions without losing what matters most.In my new video, I break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of private equity acquisitions—And what it means for employees, managers, and clients like you.Because profit doesn’t have to cost you your purpose.

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Hungry. Humble. Human.

I was born to coach. I didn’t recognize it early in my career but eventually I realized that I spent much of my workday coaching senior executives. That’s when I figured it out. Connecting people & businesses to their true vision, purpose, and passion is my specialty. It’s what I do best.

For more than 11 years I was a member of Vistage, a CEO peer advisory organization. It helped me elevate my leadership skills and style, and boosted my self-confidence. As the CFO of Easterseals New Jersey, I was instrumental in helping the company grow from $60M in revenues to $180M. As the CEO of Creative Blueprints for Leaders and the Allergy Ninja, I was able to implement scalable solutions to create predictable, recurring revenue even in a down economy. I couldn’t have achieved that (and much more) without the support and guidance from my Vistage group. In fact, in order to ease the burden on my employers and make sure that I kept my membership, I paid for my membership myself. That’s how much I valued the Vistage experience.

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