Heather Whelpley
Areas of Focus
Women Empowerment, Confidence, Leadership
Based In
Denver, CO
Speaker Fee Ranges
$7500 to $10000
Speaker Biography
Heather Whelpley is a dynamic speaker, award-winning author, and coach who equips people with GROUNDED confidence—the kind of confidence that stays steady even when expectations are high, change is constant, and the pressure never seems to stop.
Known for her blend of expertise and relatability paired with practical tools, she has inspired thousands at events across the globe to lead with clarity, communicate with courage, and create impact that lasts.
Before become a speaker, Heather spent more than a decade at Cargill and Ameriprise in HR and leadership development roles across the U.S., Latin America, and Australia. She holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute.
Known for her blend of expertise and relatability paired with practical tools, she has inspired thousands at events across the globe to lead with clarity, communicate with courage, and create impact that lasts.
Before become a speaker, Heather spent more than a decade at Cargill and Ameriprise in HR and leadership development roles across the U.S., Latin America, and Australia. She holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute.
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Heather Whelpley is a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership development
expert, and award-winning author who equips professionals with grounded
confidence so they can show up with steadiness and courage in the moments that matter most.
Through her signature Grounded Confidence framework, Heather guides audiences to tap to this deeper level of confidence by grounding in who they are, purpose, community, and their nervous system. When people operate from this grounded place they make clearer decisions, have braver conversations, and contribute their ideas with greater clarity and impact.
Instead of offering quick hacks or generic advice, Heather’s keynotes
tackle the real barriers that quietly undermine confidence and
performance, such as burnout, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to prove, please, and perfect, and offers actionable strategies to overcome them. Known for her highly interactive style, she blends thought-provoking insights, relatable stories, and practical tools audiences can apply immediately.
Before stepping onto stages, Heather spent over a decade in leadership
development, human resources, and change management roles at Cargill and
Ameriprise. Her work took her everywhere from corporate offices to
manufacturing plants across the U.S., Australia, and Latin America - and yes, she still has the steel-toed boots in her closet to prove it!
Today, she works with organizations and professional associations across the U.S. and around the world, including, Deloitte, General Mills, Ecolab, Comcast, Medtronic, PepsiCo, Panera, Lindt Chocolate, Mortenson, Motorola Solutions, Project Management Institute, Women in Manufacturing, and the Society of Women Engineers.
Heather is also the multi-award-winning 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. She holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Development from the University of Minnesota and lives in Colorado, where she spends as much time hiking and exploring the outdoors as possible.
expert, and award-winning author who equips professionals with grounded
confidence so they can show up with steadiness and courage in the moments that matter most.
Through her signature Grounded Confidence framework, Heather guides audiences to tap to this deeper level of confidence by grounding in who they are, purpose, community, and their nervous system. When people operate from this grounded place they make clearer decisions, have braver conversations, and contribute their ideas with greater clarity and impact.
Instead of offering quick hacks or generic advice, Heather’s keynotes
tackle the real barriers that quietly undermine confidence and
performance, such as burnout, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to prove, please, and perfect, and offers actionable strategies to overcome them. Known for her highly interactive style, she blends thought-provoking insights, relatable stories, and practical tools audiences can apply immediately.
Before stepping onto stages, Heather spent over a decade in leadership
development, human resources, and change management roles at Cargill and
Ameriprise. Her work took her everywhere from corporate offices to
manufacturing plants across the U.S., Australia, and Latin America - and yes, she still has the steel-toed boots in her closet to prove it!
Today, she works with organizations and professional associations across the U.S. and around the world, including, Deloitte, General Mills, Ecolab, Comcast, Medtronic, PepsiCo, Panera, Lindt Chocolate, Mortenson, Motorola Solutions, Project Management Institute, Women in Manufacturing, and the Society of Women Engineers.
Heather is also the multi-award-winning 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. She holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Development from the University of Minnesota and lives in Colorado, where she spends as much time hiking and exploring the outdoors as possible.
Leading With Grounded Confidence - Steady Leadership in an Unsteady World: Everything feels louder, faster, and more uncertain than it used to - and as a leader, you’re expected to navigate it all with composure. This experiential keynote helps you reconnect to your foundation of grounded confidence and show up with what leader need most right now: courage and curiosity. You'll leave with a greater sense of calm, confidence, and practical ways to lead with intention and impact to drive results.
Discover Your Authentic Voice - Speak with Courage. Lead with Impact: Using your voice well matters more than ever right now. This keynote shows you how to tap into your grounded confidence, so you can speak up with courage and intention when it matters most. You'll leave with actionable strategies to amplify your ideas, influence at a higher level, and make a real impact with your voice.
The Power of Grounded Confidence - How to Break Free from Perfect and Become Unshakeable: What unspoken rules are you playing by? Do you feel like you have to say yes to everything? Aren’t allowed to make a mistake? These rules push you away from your confidence - and toward proving, pleasing, and perfecting. Walk away knowing how to break free from the rules, reconnect to your grounded confidence, and become unshakeable.
Imposter Syndrome - From Self-Doubt to Grounded Confidence: “I’m not ready. I just got lucky. Do I really know enough to be here?!?” These imposter thoughts influence how you show up in your career - but it doesn’t have to be that way! Let’s quiet the inner critic and reignite your confidence so you can take bold steps and know you deserve a seat at the table.
Beyond Burnout - A New Path to Clarity, Energy, and Grounded Confidence: Massages and bubble baths are great, but they aren’t the cure to burnout. Instead of scratching the surface with temporary fixes, we’ll dive into the REAL steps to recover from burnout so you can truly thrive in your work, life, and leadership.
Mastering Tough Talks: Hard conversations. Tough feedback. Conflict. It’s not fun. These situations can be downright uncomfortable - even nerve wracking! But they're also necessary for driving results, building strong relationships, and advocating for yourself and your career. You'll walk away from this session with practical strategies to handle difficult conversations with confidence, ease, and effectiveness.
Discover Your Authentic Voice - Speak with Courage. Lead with Impact: Using your voice well matters more than ever right now. This keynote shows you how to tap into your grounded confidence, so you can speak up with courage and intention when it matters most. You'll leave with actionable strategies to amplify your ideas, influence at a higher level, and make a real impact with your voice.
The Power of Grounded Confidence - How to Break Free from Perfect and Become Unshakeable: What unspoken rules are you playing by? Do you feel like you have to say yes to everything? Aren’t allowed to make a mistake? These rules push you away from your confidence - and toward proving, pleasing, and perfecting. Walk away knowing how to break free from the rules, reconnect to your grounded confidence, and become unshakeable.
Imposter Syndrome - From Self-Doubt to Grounded Confidence: “I’m not ready. I just got lucky. Do I really know enough to be here?!?” These imposter thoughts influence how you show up in your career - but it doesn’t have to be that way! Let’s quiet the inner critic and reignite your confidence so you can take bold steps and know you deserve a seat at the table.
Beyond Burnout - A New Path to Clarity, Energy, and Grounded Confidence: Massages and bubble baths are great, but they aren’t the cure to burnout. Instead of scratching the surface with temporary fixes, we’ll dive into the REAL steps to recover from burnout so you can truly thrive in your work, life, and leadership.
Mastering Tough Talks: Hard conversations. Tough feedback. Conflict. It’s not fun. These situations can be downright uncomfortable - even nerve wracking! But they're also necessary for driving results, building strong relationships, and advocating for yourself and your career. You'll walk away from this session with practical strategies to handle difficult conversations with confidence, ease, and effectiveness.
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