Interactive keynotes and workshops that equip you with the power of grounded confidence
“Heather was the perfect closing speaker for our event.”
Peter Sustr, IMA Financial Group
Speaking Topics
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Make Your Voice Count
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The Power of Grounded Confidence
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Leading with Grounded Confidence
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Imposter Syndrome
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Beyond Burnout
Additional programs available on Mastering Tough Talks, Confidence Unleashed, and Communicating with Confidence, Power, and Presence, as well as fully customized offerings for companies and conferences.
What makes Heather different?
Interactive
No death by PowerPoint here! Heather’s keynotes and workshops are high-energy and include discussion, self-reflection, and activities to keep participants engaged and create connection.
Customized
Heather conducts thorough industry research and interviews with both employees and leaders. You can be assured she will speak your language and meet your specific challenges and goals.
Flexible
All speaking topics can be presented in-person or virtually, in a short keynote or longer workshop format. All topics are adaptable women-only, all-genders, young professionals, and global audiences.
High ROI
In surveys of nearly 1,800 people, 99% of participants have found Heather’s sessions valuable. Outcomes include speaking up, higher confidence, and applying for promotions and leadership roles.
Past Clients
Keynote and Workshop Descriptions
Using your voice well matters more than ever right now.
And yet, many of us have received mixed messages about how we're supposed to sound, show up, and speak.
Maybe you’ve gotten feedback that left you second-guessing how you show up - overthinking what to say, worrying about saying the wrong thing, or waiting for the "right" moment to speak up.
Over time, these rules quietly pull us away from our voice - and from the impact we want to make.
It’s time to do something different.
In today's workplace, using your voice takes more than communication skills. It takes grounded confidence - the ability to stay connected to who you are, why it matters, and what you stand for, even when the stakes are high.
In this interactive keynote, you’ll learn how to use your voice with greater clarity and courage so you can share ideas, navigate hard conversations, and influence at a higher level. In this session, you’ll:
Uncover the hidden forces, like imposter syndrome and perfectionism, that quiet your voice
Get crystal clear on what’s important to you, so you can speak up with purpose and power when it matters most
Take away practical tools to calm nerves when emotions run high
Make Your Voice Count
Grounded confidence for clear, courageous communication
“There were so many ‘a-ha’ moments in Heather’s keynote. 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
From self-doubt to grounded confidence
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 reasons you experience it, and strategies to manage imposter syndrome so you can take bold steps in your career. You’ll learn how to:
Use practical tools to quiet your inner critic and reclaim your grounded confidence
Recover quickly when imposter thoughts strike
Cultivate the courage to take action - even in moments of doubt
“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
Leading With the Power of Grounded Confidence
A new foundation for leadership
Everything feels louder, faster, and more uncertain than it used to. Expectations keep rising. Change keeps coming. As a leader, you're expected to navigate that uncertainty, have the hard conversations, make bold decisions, and support your people without losing yourself in the process.
That kind of leadership doesn’t come from surface-level confidence.
It comes from grounded confidence - the ability to stay rooted in your values, strengths, purpose, and vision, even when things feel unsteady. When you lead from this place, it fuels the behaviors leaders need most right now: courage and curiosity.
In this experiential keynote, you’ll reconnect to your own foundation of grounded confidence and explore how to lead from it with intention and impact, especially in complex, high-pressure moments.
You'll walk away with:
A clear picture of your values, strengths, and leadership vision - and how to use them to guide your decisions
Practical ways to show up with greater courage and curiosity in real leadership situations
Greater calm and confidence in the moments that matter most
“Heather was the closing keynote for our Impact Summit. Her presentation resonated deeply with our employees! They called the session inspiring, powerful, relevant, and engaging for all roles and walks of life. We especially appreciated the interactive atmosphere Heather created and the practical, actionable strategies she provided to speak up and use your voice to create impact. Thank you!”
— Angel Hammer, Events Experience Manager, M3
What rules have you been handed? 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? Always have to be doing more?
Over time, these rules chip away at your confidence. They push you to prove, please, and perfect. 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. You’ll leave the session with a greater sense of purpose, self-assurance, and knowing you are truly unshakeable.
You’ll walk away with:
A powerful lens to spot the unwritten rules that hold you back – and tools to break free from them
Proven strategies to quiet the inner critic and tap into your grounded confidence
Clarity on your purpose and direction, so you can take bold steps in your career – and life
A plan to build connections and community that supports your vision
The Power of Grounded Confidence
How to break free from perfect and become unshakeable
“Heather's keynote for our Women in Banking Conference was outstanding! Participants called the session inspiring, encouraging, and engaging. She went beyond the typical motivational keynote and provided actionable takeaways to deal with self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Everyone left feeling energized and confident!”
— Sheena Frech, Tennessee Bankers Association
Beyond Burnout
A new path to clarity, energy, and grounded confidence
You keep telling yourself the light at the end of the tunnel is just around the corner - but the exhaustion keeps dragging on. Everything feels urgent. What used to work no longer does. And even though something has to give, pushing back feels risky.
Burnout today isn’t just about working too hard. It’s about the invisible rules that keep you in survival mode: I have to be responsible for everything. I can’t let people down. I’m not allowed to make mistakes. I have to do it all - and do it all NOW.
In this session, you’ll learn why burnout is at record highs - and why overcoming it requires more than hacks and self-care tips. This is about REAL solutions. It's about doing things differently so you can show up with clarity, confidence, and energy that lasts.
You’ll walk away with:
A new understanding of burnout, including the subtle warning signs that most people miss
Tools to identify and rewrite the hidden rules that drive overworking, people-pleasing, and constant self-pressure
Practical, proven strategies to release stress and regain calm
A clear, actionable framework to create space and set boundaries so you can focus on what's most important - for results and your life as a whole
Note: Leader-specific keynotes and workshops of Beyond Burnout are available, in addition to sessions for general audiences
“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
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
“Mastering Tough Talks was a blueprint for how to manage hard conversations. Heather provided actionable advice and real-life strategies in such an engaging and relatable way. This is the third event Heather has done for our organization and I hope to bring her back for more!”
— Angela Dodd, CEO, Females in Food
Videos
Speaker Reel - Events for Women
Clip of Imposter Syndrome keynote
Speaker Reel - Events for Everyone
Quick tip to speak up with grounded confidence!