Retention isn't a perk.
It's a STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE.
The most expensive, controllable cost in your organization is turnover. The most powerful, untapped asset? The people already on your team.
Long before The Great Resignation made headlines, retention keynote speaker Heather E. McGowan had already identified the deeper shift: from job security to values alignment, from perks to purpose, and from managing people to developing them.
In each insight-rich talk, Heather inspires leaders to move beyond quick fixes, so they can instead build cultures where people feel seen, supported, and aligned with the future they’re helping to shape.
As a globally recognized future-of-work strategist and bestselling author, Heather brings deep insight, real-world relevance, and a uniquely human approach to every keynote—transforming how organizations think about keeping talent in a world where everything is changing.
Her keynotes offer practical, provocative insights that help leaders move from turnover to transformation—fast.
OUTCOMES THAT MATTER
Through Heather’s retention-focused keynotes and workshops, your audience will gain the clarity and tools to:
- SHIFT FROM REACTION TO STRATEGY: Recognize retention not as a metric to chase, but as a byproduct of clear, purposeful leadership.
- DESIGN FOR GROWTH: Make development and internal mobility strategic priorities, not afterthoughts.
- CLARIFY WHAT MATTERS: Help people connect their work to meaningful impact and shared goals.
- SHIFT FROM CONTROL TO CAPACITY: Equip leaders to lead with collaborative exploration and adaptability in fast-changing environments.
KEYNOTE TOPICS
& OUTCOMES
Solve
Tomorrow's ProblemsTM
Harness Human Ingenuity to Navigate What's Next
Clear
on Purpose
Turning Purpose
into Performance Through a
Shared Vision
The
Augmented
Imperative
Unleashing Human Potential
in the AI Era
Start
With
Trust
The Lifeblood of
High-Performing Teams
Leading in
the Age of Uncertainty
The Curiosity
Advantage
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 being deeply researched and strategically rich. This not only makes her message more impactful, but makes her a can’t-miss presence on any keynote stage.
04.
Bespoke
Each talk is custom to the audience, grounded in humility focused on your needs and experiences.
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