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Meet Heather: An Expert in People and Profit

Heather’s approach as a dynamic speaker and engaging educator has made her a trusted voice in leadership, team development, and communication strategy. Audiences leave her sessions empowered and motivated to approach their most important conversations with clarity, courage, and intention.

In her own words:
"Some people build careers on numbers. I build mine on words—knowing when to speak, what to say, and how to make it count. The numbers follow.

This approach has led to my success as a news anchor - chaplain - cybersecurity seller - negotiator - and of course, professional speaker.

Words matter in every industry. Success isn't built on silence."

Heather DeSiena

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER | CORPORATE TRAINER

2025 Signature Topics

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    Soft Skills Advantage

    Want to stay competitive in an AI-driven world? The real advantage is the human touch. Curiosity, influence, and emotional intelligence set you apart in a fast-moving digital landscape. Learn how to develop these skills to succeed in your career and beyond.

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    Ask The Question

    Curiosity changes everything. In business, negotiations, and life, the hardest questions are often the ones that lead to the biggest breakthroughs. Learn how to navigate tough conversations, challenge assumptions, and unlock new opportunities through the power of strategic questioning.

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    Better Culture, Better Outcomes

    Corporate culture isn’t just a perk; it’s essential to performance. Teams with thriving and human-centric cultures move faster, think smarter, and stay longer. The organizations built to last are the ones prioritizing people AND profit.

Work With Heather

  • “I truly value Heather's thought leadership, clarity of approach and introspective method for doing our thought-work. I appreciate that you're scaling this, Heather!! I highly recommend!!!”

    Brent K., Solutions Architect

  • “Heather’s approach to negotiation is both unique and highly effective, combining proven strategies with an engaging and enjoyable style. Her ability to make negotiation and sales feel approachable is truly refreshing, especially in a world where many shy away from these critical conversations. Working with her was an absolute pleasure.”

    Fela R., Leadership Coach/Podcast Host

  • “She has so much positive energy and enthusiasm. Those qualities coupled with her continuous hard work have made her someone the entire team admires.”

    Chris P., Sales Director

  • “Your insights are always spot-on, Heather…thank you for sharing your wisdom!”

    Noah S., CEO