CHANGE
MANAGEMENT
Keynote Speaker

Heather E. McGowan helps leaders turn change from a threat into a catalyst by reframing how we think, lead, and adapt.

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The lecture gave me a framework and language that helps me to think about the things I’ve just been worrying about."

—Jennifer Coursey, Organizational Change Manager, Ochsner Health

Heather's presentation is a 'must see' by leaders across government, academia, and industry who should be preparing our society for the future"

—Major General James Johnson

Executive Director (retired), Air Force Human Resilience, United States Air Force

Change isn't the enemy.
It's the ENVIRONMENT.

In a world where change is the only constant, most organizations are still treating it like an exception.

The result? Missed opportunities, stalled momentum, and overwhelmed teams.

Heather E. McGowan helps organizations shift their relationship to change—by developing the capacity to adapt, think differently, and move faster in the right direction.

As a globally recognized change management keynote speaker, and the author of two companion guides on managing change, Heather teaches audiences how to leverage adaptation and empathy as superpowers for building resilience, unlearning outdated behaviors, and leading through change.

Because the real challenge isn’t change—it’s the lag between what’s happening in the world and how quickly we evolve to meet it.

Change Management Keynote Speaker on stage

OUTCOMES THAT MATTER

Through Heather’s change-focused keynotes and workshops, your audience will gain the tools to:

RETHINK RESISTANCE: Uncover what’s really behind change fatigue—and reframe resistance as a signal, not a stop sign.
ACTIVATE ADAPTABILITY: Develop the human capabilities that drive long-term agility, learning, and resilience.
LEAD WITH CLARITY: Equip leaders to cut through complexity and uncertainty with a clear vision and shared sense of purpose.
SCALE CHANGE FROM WITHIN: Empower teams at every level to co-own transformation—so change doesn’t just happen to them, it happens through them.

KEYNOTE TOPICS
& OUTCOMES

Solve
Tomorrow's Problems^TM

Harness Human Ingenuity to Navigate What's Next

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Clear
on Purpose

Turning Purpose
into Performance Through a
Shared Vision

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Leading in
the Age of Uncertainty

The Curiosity
Advantage

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Start
With
Trust

The Lifeblood of
High-Performing Teams

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The
Augmented
Imperative

Unleashing Human Potential
in the AI Era

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TO BOOK
HEATHER

01.

Clarify the Future

In less than one hour, Heather empowers individuals and organizations to see the future of work and their potential in it.

02.

Trusted Learning Leader

As an author, educator, think-tank founder, and consultant, Heather has proven her bona fides as an expert on learning and the future of work many times over.

03.

Authentic & Research Based

Everything about Heather’s personal mission focuses on authenticity and honesty. Every message is deeply researched and strategically rich. This not only makes her message more impactful, but also makes her a can’t-miss presence on any keynote stage.

04.

Bespoke

Each talk is customized to your audience, grounded in humility, and focused on your needs and experiences.

Heather - Your event was INCREDIBLE. It absolutely nailed the messaging we wanted to get out there, and the feedback was tremendous.

It did exactly what we aimed to do - get people thinking more broadly - and DIFFERENTLY - about how they lead, market/industry context, and what they need to prepare for in the future. I sincerely hope we get to have you back again - I know there were some leaders internally that were interested in having you speak with their teams."

—Vice President,

Mastercard

I knew within the first 60 seconds of speaking to Heather that she was the right fit for our executive leadership meeting...

where rich data and personal insights were brought to life in a very real, digestible and credible way. Her presentation really opened our eyes and gave us a glimpse into what's to come. She was, simply put, awe inspiring.”

—DENISE WILLIAMS,

Chief People Officer, FIS Global

Heather McGowan's presentation was fantastic – the most thought-provoking speakers of the event.”

—Senior Executive,

Global Aerospace & Defense Company

Crisp through line, big ideas and help with how to put them into action."

—Dan Smith,

CEO, Vermont Community Foundation

A primer to building a better way to look at how we work,

how we design work, and how we develop the skill of being curious to address a changing world and bring us all closer together."

—Jay Stephens,

Vice President of People and Culture, University of Montana