Heather Younger

<p>Heather R Younger, J.D. is a trusted contributor to leading news outlets, like <em>Forbes, Fast Company</em>, <em>Bloomberg, NBC</em> and <em>ABC</em> and one of the world’s leading experts on Caring Leadership® and active listening at work. </p><p>She is the visionary Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a preeminent employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm to Fortune 100 companies. Employee Fanatix conducts annual research on workplace culture, relying on employee voices for what is relevant now, to help companies redefine their culture strategy. Heather has personally read over 30,000 employee surveys and facilitated over 100 employee focus groups, including her signature “Art of Active Listening Sessions.” </p><p>With over 25 years of successfully managing teams, she has worked in customer experience, sales, and large account management for multi-million dollar accounts and multiple industries such as tech, staffing, healthcare, professional services, the public sector, and the financial sector. She's a renowned keynote speaker, drawing insights from current data and putting into practice what she teaches in her Caring Leadership Transformation Model™.</p><p>Heather is an award-winning leader in the area of Employee Engagement as recognized by Inspiring Workplaces, is a LinkedIn Learning course partner, 3-time best-selling author, TEDX speaker, and the host of the popular, <em>Leadership with Heart </em>podcast.</p>

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Leadership development and workplace culture expert; TEDx speaker; Forbes contributor

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<ul><li><strong>The Self-Leadership Imperative: Turning Personal Growth into Collective Impact</strong> </li><li>In this empowering program, Heather R Younger guides leaders to take ownership of their professional growth and navigate challenging situations with resilience. Through The Self-Leadership Imperative, leaders will learn to take control of their own paths, transforming the way they inspire and uplift their teams.</li><li>This keynote is ideal for managers, executives, directors, founders, and other business professionals who are:<ul><li>Prioritizing personal and professional growth as an essential part of leadership development Seeking to create intentional workplace relationships and set clear expectations</li><li>Focused on enhancing their ability to inspire, engage, and drive their teams toward organizational success</li></ul></li><li>Audience Takeaways:<ul><li>The Self-Leadership Framework – A proven model to stay strong, flexible, and focused through change</li><li>Progress Over Perfection – A mindset shift to embrace growth, adaptability, and continuous improvement A Self-Empowerment Toolkit – How to take control of your career trajectory and leadership influence How to Foster a Culture of Resilience</li></ul></li><li><strong>The High-Performance Culture Code: Where Compassion Ignites Engagement and Results</strong></li><li>The leaders people remember most aren’t just smart — they’re Caring Leaders. They create cultures where people feel seen, heard, and valued. And when leaders lead with care, it doesn’t just feel good — it delivers results.</li><li>In this powerful keynote backed by her book, Heather R Younger reveals how compassion, accountability, and a deep commitment to belonging fuel innovation, boost retention, and unlock peak performance. It’s a blueprint for building energized, high-performing teams — even in times of uncertainty and change.</li><li>This program is perfect for leaders and team members:<ul><li>Want to build an agile workplace that attracts and keeps top talent</li><li>Are navigating change and looking to keep employees engaged and motivated Believe well-being is a strategy, not a soft skill</li></ul></li><li>The audience will leave with:<ul><li>A High-Performance Culture Roadmap – Practical steps to create an engaged, results-driven workforce</li><li>Proven Strategies to Improve Employee Retention and Productivity – Reduce burnout, turnover, and disengagement.</li><li>Tangible Actions to Drive Employee Motivation & Peak Performance – Unlock discretionary effort and build loyalty Leadership Presence & Influence – Techniques to communicate with authenticity, empathy, and authority.</li></ul></li></ul>

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