HUMAN
RESOURCES
Keynote Speaker

In the race to adapt, Human Resources is no longer a function—it’s the force that moves organizations forward.

Book Heather

Heather was the highlight of the conference. She gave my team a lot to think about in both the near and the far term."

—CHRO, Hess

She was great! She generated a LOT of discussion after, which was my stated intent."

—Human Resource Executive, Chevron

HR is your CHANGE STRATEGY.

Today’s most forward-thinking organizations understand: you can’t solve tomorrow’s problems with yesterday’s talent systems.

As work becomes more fluid and technology reshapes how we collaborate, HR is leading the charge—reimagining how we attract, develop, and retain talent in a world defined by change. From building adaptable teams to preparing the workforce for AI and continuous learning, HR is driving the shifts that determine whether organizations keep pace or fall behind.

As a leading Human Resources keynote speaker, Heather E. McGowan helps HR leaders and teams reimagine their purpose—from reactive administrators to proactive architects of organizational transformation.

Her keynotes equip HR professionals with the tools and frameworks to unlock human potential at scale, drive alignment across functions, and shape cultures that can adapt as fast as the world demands.

This is more than a moment for HR to rise. It’s HR’s moment to lead.

human resources speaker Heather McGown on stage holding her arms out to the side with the palms down.

OUTCOMES THAT MATTER

Through Heather’s HR-focused keynotes and workshops, your audience will be empowered to:

REDEFINE VALUE: Position HR as a strategic force at the center of growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.
ENABLE ADAPTABILITY: Build systems and cultures that support continuous learning, talent agility, and change readiness.
EMPOWER THE WORKFORCE: Develop environments where curiosity, purpose, and autonomy fuel performance and retention.
LEAD THE SHIFT: Equip HR leaders with the insights to guide their organizations through transformation by investing in people first.

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.

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 - 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

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

—Senior Executive,

Global Aerospace & Defense Company

Heather provided the spark, the insights, and the energy to move our HR team forward.

Her talk had something for everyone on our team, from our centers of excellence to our HR partners, from our leaders to our operations team, from our learning team to our compensation group."

—Senior Executive,

Human Resources

Engaging and packed with informed research that can shape our actions definitely for our workforce's future!"

—Amanda Bailey,

Vice President Human Resources, Boston University

Unbiased picture of current reality."

—Trisha Dezort,

HR Director, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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 style connects to the audience regardless of how your brain is wired. A broad coalition of colleagues found immediate, actionable application of her message.”