Heather Backstrom
Dynamic Keynote Speaker Passionate About Cultivating Empowered Women Leaders
Travels from Los Angeles CA, USA
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Speaks on:
Leadership Development
Authentic Leadership
Gender Equity
Mental Fitness
Self Awareness
Speaks to:
Corporate Teams & Enterprises
Nonprofits & NGOs
Formats:
Keynote
Heather's Bio
Dr. Heather Backstrom is an accomplished keynote speaker, author, executive coach, adjunct professor, and facilitator. She is passionate about cultivating confident, empowered women leaders. She speaks on a variety of leadership topics including confidence, self-promotion, and imposter syndrome. Her talks are engaging, interactive, based on real-life experience, and backed by academic research. Her signature talks are: Your Ocean of Possibilities: How reciprocity unlocks self-promotion opportunities for women leaders Collaborative Confidence: Strategies to amplify your authentic talents and expertise Work Out Loud: Fuel your success with warmth and competence Inner Critic Detox: Own your own power Heather is the author of the award-winning book, Collaborative Confidence: How women leaders can activate self-awareness, amplify their authentic talents, and accelerate workplace change. She holds an Ed.D. from Pepperdine University.
Heather Offers the Following Talks
Your Ocean of Possibilities: How reciprocity unlocks self-promotion opportunities for women leaders
Practical self-promotion strategies to activate reciprocal visibility.
A reframed mindset that transforms self-promotion from being a struggle to being an opportunity.
Increased confidence to claim opportunities already within one's reach.
Using reciprocity as a powerful self-promotion tool.
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30 - 90 minutes
Collaborative Confidence: Strategies to amplify your authentic talents and expertise
Recognize micro-diminishing behaviors and replace them with confidence-exuding ones.
Leverage reciprocity as a confidence boosting tool.
Confidence to lead with presence, not perfection
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30 - 90 minutes
Inner Critic Detox: Own your own power
Name and neutralize the voice that’s been running the show
Replace self-doubt with self-command
Claim power authentically without asking for permission
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30 - 90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Heather
What should I know about working with you?
I like to work collaboratively and in partnership with the event planner so that the best possible outcome is achieved. I'm responsive to emails and other communication, responding within 24 hours or less. I prefer to plan things in advance.
My organization has a limited budget. Do you have any flexibility in your pricing?
I am happy to explore how we can work together in a way that meets your budgetary needs.
Will I receive post-event materials (slides, recordings, handouts)?
I am happy to provide you with electronic copies of handouts and presentation materials.
What is your policy on event recordings and media rights?
Recording my speech is fine and I simply ask that I receive a copy of it.
What are your specific travel requirements?
If flying in for an event, then I travel the day before and ask for at least 2 nights in a hotel.