Interactive keynotes and workshops that equip women to live, work, and lead with grounded confidence
Speaking Topics
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Discover Your Authentic Voice
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The Power of Grounded Confidence
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Mastering Tough Talks
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Imposter Syndrome
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The Burnout Recovery Blueprint
All topics can be presented virtually or in-person.
Keynotes, longer workshops, and professional development training series are all available.
While these topics resonate deeply with women, Heather regularly speaks to all-gender audiences. Her presentations are always inclusive and customized through interviews, industry research, and meetings with key stakeholders at your organization.
Discover Your Authentic Voice
and how to use it to create impact
Have you ever felt like something had to be perfect before you could share it with anyone? Like you didn’t know enough or have enough experience to put your idea out there? Or maybe you’ve gotten feedback that you can be too direct – or need to be more confident. Or both!
You're not alone. Most of us have been handed messages that cause us to hold back our voice – and hold us back from the impact we want to create.
It’s time to flip those messages upside down.
Instead of diving into tactics on how you “should” present yourself, we're going to get clear on what is authentic to YOU so you can share your ideas, challenge the status quo, and lead positive change in your workplace – and beyond. In this interactive session we'll identify:
How imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and bias get in the way of sharing your authentic voice
The changes you want to influence with your voice
Concrete strategies to get your voice heard and create an impact
Actions you can take to build a culture where others are free to show up as their full selves and share their voice
“There were so many ‘a-ha’ moments in her keynote on Discovering Your Authentic Voice. I was flooded with positive feedback from employees after her session, with people saying that it really made difference and left the session feeling better prepared to contribute, connect and deliver for their team and themselves.”
— Revthi Lakhole Singh, Systems Integration Specialist, Motorola Solutions
Imposter Syndrome
and what to do about it
Do you ever hear a little voice in your head saying, “I’m not ready. It’s already been done. I just got lucky. Do I know enough to be here?” If any of these sound familiar, then you have been impacted by imposter syndrome. These fraudy thoughts influence how you show up in your career, from pursuing a new client or leadership role to speaking up in meetings and sharing new ideas.
The good news is you can do something about it! In this interactive event we will discuss how imposter syndrome impacts you, the structural and cultural reasons you experience it, and practical tools to manage imposter syndrome so you can take bold steps in your career, including how to:
Quiet your inner critic
Recover fast when doubt and imposter syndrome strike
Act even when you don’t feel confident
“Heather was our keynote speaker for National Women in Roofing Day. In short, she SLAYED it! Her keynote spoke to everyone on a deep level. Heather had us both laughing and crying. She just kept dropping nuggets of wisdom! I highly recommend Heather for your next event.”
— Renae Bales, former National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Executive Chair and KPost Vice President
Mastering Tough Talks
How to communicate with confidence, clarity, and calm in conflict and beyond
Hard conversations. Tough feedback. Conflict.
They're not fun. They can be downright uncomfortable. Nerve-wracking. Sometimes so much so that you might avoid having the hard conversation at all! But they're also necessary for driving results, building strong relationships, and advocating for yourself and your career.
So how do you approach them with confidence? How do you feel GOOD about these tough talks? That's exactly what we're diving into. You'll walk away from this interactive session with practical tools and strategies to handle difficult conversations with greater ease and effectiveness, including:
Understanding the barriers to confident communication in tough talks
A powerful, simple tool that will give you the motivation to have hard conversations even when you are nervous
Practices to maintain calm confidence when tensions rise
Strategies to approach tough talks to get the best outcome for everyone involved
“It is ALWAYS an absolutely joy to work with Heather! Anyone thinking of engaging her as a speaker should absolutely do it. Heather is exceptionally well organized, thorough in her questions and review, and can tailor the experience to your organization. I would bring her on for another speaking engagement in a heartbeat!”
— Jessica Sares, Business Relationship Manager and Women’s Network Chair, Illinois Tool Works
The Power of Grounded Confidence
How to unleash your authenticity and become unshakeable
What rules were you handed in your career - and in your life? Do you feel like you can't disappoint anyone? Aren't allowed to fail - or even make a mistake? Need to be responsible for everything and keep everyone happy? Have to hold back your voice or change how you show up to match what a successful person is “supposed” to do?
Over time, these rules chip away at your confidence. They make you doubt yourself and suppress your authenticity. They hold you back from the career, life, and impact you want to create.
It's time to stop. It's time to break the rules.
This is more than your typical presentation.
It's an experience of reclaiming yourself. Get ready to dive deep and have big realizations. You'll see how to let go of the rules telling you to prove your worth through achievement, likability, and being “good” - and how to reconnect to your grounded confidence and become unshakeable.
Key takeaways include:
Recognizing the unspoken rules you’ve been following - and breaking free from the ones holding you back
Practical strategies to quiet the inner critic and tap into your grounded confidence
Redefining success on your own terms so you can take bold steps in your career - and in your life
“Heather's presentation on The Power of Grounded Confidence for our International Women's Day event was fantastic! Our employees called the event inspiring, empowering, and insightful and said it helped them to gain confidence and show up authentically in the world. Exactly what we were hoping for! Thank you, Heather, for such a motivating event!”
— Dawn Valentine, Director of Retail Operations, Lindt & Sprüngli
The Burnout Recovery Blueprint
Real tools to go from surviving to thriving in uncertain times
There is a lot going on right now. It can feel like a rollercoaster - a rollercoaster on a one-way track to stress and burnout.
How do you get through it? How can truly thrive in your work, life, and leadership during times of change and uncertainty?
Let’s get clear - the solution isn’t about massages and bubble baths. Instead of scratching the surface with temporary fixes, we'll dive into the REAL steps to recover from burnout and stay that way, even during turbulent times. You’ll walk away with:
The surprising key to releasing stress
Practices to build self-compassion and resilience
Strategies to say no, set boundaries, and create more space in your life
A personal toolkit to feel alive again
Simple actions you can take as a team to manage energy and thrive together
Note: Leader and individual contributor versions are both available for The Burnout Recovery Blueprint.
“Heather hit the exact mark we were looking for! Over 400 employees chose to attend the session and the feedback was fantastic. She provided concrete tools people could use immediately to address burnout both individually and as a team. What's more, Heather talked through tangible strategies as well as dealing with the emotional side of burnout. It was the perfect balance!”
— Sarah Remakel, Manager, Talent Management, nVent
Past Clients
Videos
Speaker Reel
Discover Your Authentic Voice - Full Virtual Session
Imposter Syndrome - Clip of TN Women in Banking event
Quick tip to speak up with grounded confidence!