Sam Willing is an executive coach, speaker, and leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience in corporate Human Resources in high-growth industries including biotech and technology. She is the founder of a coaching and consulting practice that supports leaders and organizations in building trust, culture, and sustainable impact. Sam’s work integrates neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and nervous system regulation to help leaders lead with clarity, compassion, and resilience. Her approach is both practical and transformational, guiding individuals and teams toward greater self-awareness, authenticity, and alignment. Regulate to Rise is her first book and reflects her belief that when leaders regulate themselves, they create powerful ripple effects in their organizations and beyond. Sam is also the founder and CEO of The Compassionate Collective, a social impact marketplace that creates meaningful opportunities for artists and spreads a message of compassion and hope. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband Reg while her two adult children live their best lives in the San Diego sunshine.