Heather Whelpley

Live, work, and lead with GROUNDED confidence

Travels from Longmont CO, USA

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Speaks on:

Authentic Leadership

Communication

Self Improvement

Burnout Prevention

Mental Health

Workplace Conflict


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Heather electrifies audiences with her authentic approach to helping professionals "choose courage over confidence" and "just say the thing!" She creates safe spaces where participants feel validated and heard, blending relatable stories with practical tools that tackle imposter syndrome head-on. Her presentations deliver "tangible takeaways" that transform how attendees advocate for themselves, particularly resonating with women in corporate settings who leave feeling empowered to embrace their authentic voice.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained practical tools for managing self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

  • Attendees felt empowered to use their voice and speak up in various situations.

  • Individuals experienced increased self-awareness and a deeper understanding of their strengths and areas for growth.

  • Participants developed actionable strategies for personal and professional development.

  • Attendees felt more connected and supported, realizing they are not alone in their experiences.

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Heather's Bio

Heather is a speaker, award-winning author, and executive coach passionate about empowering people to live, work, and lead with grounded confidence. With her unique blend of expertise and authenticity, Heather has become a frequent speaker for conferences and Fortune 500 companies, where she creates highly interactive presentations that encourage people to break the rules that have chipped away at their grounded confidence so they can share their voice, create impact, and step into their authentic leadership. Prior to becoming a speaker, Heather spent over a decade at Cargill and Ameriprise in a wide variety of HR, leadership development, and change management roles in both offices and plants across the U.S., Latin America, and Australia. She’s the author of two transformative books - An Overachiever's Guide to Breaking the Rules and Grounded Wildness: Break Free from Performing Your Life and Start Living It. Heather lives in Colorado where she enjoys hiking as much as possible!


Heather Offers the Following Talks

Self ImprovementMental Health

Imposter Syndrome - And What to Do About It

  • Create a toolkit of strategies to overcome doubt and quiet the inner critic

  • Learn how to recover fast when doubt and imposter syndrome strike

  • Gain a key tool to take action even when you don't feel confident

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Self ImprovementAuthentic Leadership

The Power of Grounded Confidence - How to Unleash Your Authenticity and Become Unshakable

  • Gain a powerful lens to spot the unwritten rules that hold you back – and tools to break free from them

  • Learn proven strategies to quiet the inner critic and tap into your grounded confidence

  • Define your purpose and direction, so you can take bold steps in your career – and life

  • Create a plan to build connections and community that supports your vision

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Authentic LeadershipCommunication

Discover Your Authentic Voice - And How to Use It to Create Impact

  • Uncover how imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and bias have quieted your voice - and learn how to rise above them.

  • Clarify the changes you feel called to impact - and how your voice can drive those changes

  • Discover practical, empowering strategies to influence, speak up, and be heard

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Workplace ConflictCommunication

Mastering Tough Talks - How to Communicate With Confidence, Clarity, and Calm in Conflict and Beyond

  • Identify your personal barriers to confidence in difficult conversations and apply techniques to overcome them

  • Learn a simple motivation tool to initiate challenging conversations, even when you're nervous

  • Practice techniques for staying calm and grounded when tensions rise

  • Apply strategies to approach tough conversations that get the best outcome for everyone involved

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Burnout PreventionWorkplace Wellness

Surviving to Thriving - Real world Tools to Heal from Burnout and Increase Resiliency in Uncertainty

  • Learn practical tools to release stress and regain calm

  • Take away a step-by-step framework to set boundaries and create more space in your life

  • Build a personal toolkit to feel alive and engaged so you can truly THRIVE

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