The FUTURE OF WORK isn't a destination. It's a moving target.
The pace of change has never been faster—and it will never be this slow again.
In this era of constant disruption, adaptability is the new competitive advantage. And the organizations that thrive won’t be the ones that react the fastest. They’ll be the ones who ask better questions, shift their mindset, and design systems that unlock human potential at scale.
Recognized as one of the top-ranked futurists in the world by Forbes and consistently ranked among the world’s top three Future of Work keynote speakers, Heather E. McGowan delivers powerful keynotes that help organizations do exactly that.
Heather doesn’t just speak to what’s changing—she equips your people to shape what comes next. Her keynote experiences go beyond trends and predictions, offering frameworks for how to think, lead, and collaborate in ways that build resilience and fuel innovation.
Whether you're navigating the rise of AI, shifting talent expectations, or rethinking how work gets done, Heather helps audiences see change as a strategic advantage, so they can Solve Tomorrow’s Problems starting today.
OUTCOMES THAT MATTER
Through Heather’s future of work keynotes and workshops, your audience will gain the tools to:
- REIMAGINE POSSIBILITIES: Rethink core work processes and leadership models
- NAVIGATE UNCERTAINTY:Develop adaptive strategies for managing change and achieve breakthrough innovation
- CULTIVATE POTENTIAL: Shift hiring and development practices to focus on behaviors and capabilities rather than just past experience
- LEAD TRANSFORMATION: Guide organizations through change by leading resilient, forward-thinking teams
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
Leading in
the Age of Uncertainty
The Curiosity
Advantage
Start
With
Trust
The Lifeblood of
High-Performing Teams
The
Augmented
Imperative
Unleashing Human Potential
in the AI Era
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.
READY TO SOLVE TOMORROW’S
PROBLEMS, TODAY?