Heather R. Younger J.D.

Join Forbes contributor and best-selling author Heather R. Younger for a keynote that redefines employee loyalty. Learn from her experience and transform your workplace.

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In a world filled with distractions and a ton of noise, Heather R Younger delivers the message we all need to hear today. Her simple way of breaking down the steps on how each of us owns the ability to create a culture of listening is powerful. Whether trying to connect to sales prospects, clients or employees, Heather's lessons, stories and methods are immediately applicable and one's that need prioritization in every organization. If you haven't heard her speak yet, get her in the doors of your company so everyone can listen and grow from her brilliance.

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Why book speaker Heather Younger?

Heather is a former practicing attorney turned 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 host of the popular, Leadership with Heart podcast.
Discover the power of active listening with Heather's expert guidance. Equip your team with the essential interpersonal skills to truly understand what people want, fostering better customer satisfaction and engagement.
Heather's journey from employee retention specialist to workplace culture expert showcases her ability to understand and deliver results in the corporate world

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Unlocking Employee Loyalty

Unlock the power of transformation with Heather R. Younger, CEO of Employee Fanatix. As a sought-after keynote speaker, she unveils invaluable insights from 25,000 employee experiences. With expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Heather is the world's leading expert on listening at work. Her best-selling books, including “The Art of Active Listening,” equip your team with essential interpersonal skills to boost belonging, loyalty, profitability, and innovation. Heather's extensive experience and passion for advocacy, resilience, and human connection drive real business results. Elevate your organization's success with her intentional leadership approach.

Heather R. Younger, J.D., CSP is a globally recognized keynote speaker, organizational culture strategist, and leading expert on Caring Leadership®. A former attorney who shifted from the courtroom to the boardroom, she helps leaders turn empathy into action to create connected, resilient, high-performing teams.

She is the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a premier workplace culture consulting firm serving Fortune 100 companies. Heather has personally reviewed over 30,000 employee surveys and led more than 100 focus groups, including her signature “Art of Active Listening Sessions™”, to ensure organizations build culture strategies rooted in employee voices, not assumptions.

Named to the prestigious Thinkers50 Radar 25 list of top global management thinkers, Heather brings over 25 years of leadership experience across industries including tech, healthcare, financial services, and staffing. She blends current data, storytelling, and her Caring Leadership Transformation Model™ to deliver practical tools leaders can apply immediately.

Heather is a two-time TEDx speaker, host of the Leadership with Heart podcast, a LinkedIn Learning instructor, and a contributor to Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, NBC, and ABC. She is also the bestselling author of The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty, The Art of Active Listening, The Art of Caring Leadership, and her latest release, The Art of Self-Leadership.

Her mission is deeply personal, shaped by her experiences as the only child of an interfaith, interracial family and grounded in a passion for creating workplaces where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered.

Customer Reviews

Lou Diamond Thrive Loud

Thank you for your involvement in CPHR Manitoba’s Future of Work Conference. We sincerely appreciate the time you put into preparing and delivering a high quality session.

Lindsay Barnett CPHR Manitoba

She gave the audience a very clear, concise and easy-to-understand keynote about employee loyalty. Heather has a dynamic approach that easily engages the audience. Her energy and great ideas are inspirational.

Ana de Magalhaes Harvard Business Review Brasil

Heather recently spoke to a national trial lawyers‘ organization of which I am an Officer. Her topic of “Resilience” was timely and very well received. Her passion for teaching and sharing is both obvious and contagious. She is articulate, informative and high energy. I strongly recommend Heather for any speaking engagements.

Michael L. O'Donnell Partner and Chairman

Heather’s insight, energy, and passion add real value to any employee engagement and professional development initiatives! She strikes the perfect balance between offering a human touch and expertise; as well as meeting clients where they are while challenging them to move forward. It’s great to be in partnership with her!

Danielle Vaughan FirstBank

Heather's talk to out HR conference was practical and down-to-earth. Her topic was well-received and delivered with easy-going enthusiasm and a sprinkle of humor. Practical and actionable -- you can take it to work on Monday and see results.

John-Paul Morgante Human Resources at Stark Aerospace

She was a hit! I really appreciate the positive energy and enthusiasm Heather brought to the session, as well as her authenticity. It was wonderful to work with her. I hope we can work together again in the future.

Kimberly Markiewicz VP of DEI, DuPont

Heather did a fantastic job for our 1-hour zoom event targeting women in the nonprofit space. She was very energetic and was well received by those on the call. Her information was relevant and on point. One attendee even commented that she wished she could spend the day with Heather!

Natalie Roderick Innovest Portfolio Solutions

Heather R. Younger ranks as one of the very best speakers and thought leaders ever encountered on DEI initiatives. At Xerox’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging ‘All of Us Together’ event, she delivered a dynamic and engaging presentation on the topic of intersectionality as the keynote speaker. Heather shared the importance of whole self-leadership and how to use intersectionality to make connection points that help strengthen our culture.

Yetta Toliver XeroxGlobal

Keynotes

Keynote by Heather R Younger:

The Self-Leadership Imperative: Turning Personal Growth into Collective Impact

Self-leadership is the foundation of resilient, high-impact influence. It's what allows people to navigate uncertainty, bounce forward from setbacks, and model the kind of adaptability their teams need now more than ever.

In this transformative keynote based on her book, Heather R Younger empowers leaders to trade perfectionism for progress, fear for flexibility, and burnout for balance — without sacrificing performance. She’ll share actionable strategies to help leaders harness resilience as a competitive edge and unlock their full potential in the face of constant change.

And the results speak for themselves:

90% of top-performing employees demonstrate high emotional resilience (Harvard Business Review)
Organizations that invest in leadership development see 2.4x higher revenue growth and 3x better retention (Deloitte)

Because when leaders lead themselves well — they elevate everyone around them.

Ideal for leaders and team members who:

Want to develop resilience strategies to fuel agility, adaptability, and sustainable success
Are navigating rapid change, uncertainty, or high-pressure environments and need a mental framework to thrive
Struggle with perfectionism and want to shift their mindset to prioritize progress over unattainable ideals
Are ready to step into greater ownership as a leader, by fostering a growth mindset and self-empowerment
Want to inspire teams to stay engaged, motivated, and high-performing—despite obstacles

The audience will walk away with:

The Self-Leadership Framework – A proven model to stay strong, flexible, and focused through change
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 – Inspire teams to become adaptable, solution-oriented, and engaged
Emotional Agility & Decision-Making Mastery – Strengthen clarity, composure, and effectiveness under pressure

This keynote equips leaders to redefine challenges as opportunities, embrace change without fear, and step fully into their leadership power—turning personal growth into enterprise-wide success.

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Keynote by Heather R Younger:

The High-Performance Culture Code: Where Compassion Ignites Engagement & Results

The leaders people remember most aren’t just smart — they care.

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.

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.

Because here’s what the data shows:

Companies with high engagement and a culture of care outperform competitors by 23% in profitability and 18% in productivity (Gallup)

Perfect for leaders and teams who:

Want to build an agile workplace that attracts and keeps top talent
Are navigating change and looking to keep employees engaged and motivated
Believe well-being is a strategy, not a soft skill
Want to elevate their presence, emotional intelligence, and ability to inspire
Know leadership rooted in compassion, resilience, and purpose is the future

The audience will walk away with:

A High-Performance Culture Roadmap – Practical steps to create an engaged, results-driven workforce
Proven Strategies to Improve Employee Retention and Productivity – Reduce burnout, turnover, and disengagement
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
The Power of Recognition & Coaching – How small, intentional actions drive long-term commitment and success

This keynote will ignite a culture shift where compassion and high performance are not at odds—but instead, the secret to lasting success - because when people feel cared for, they care more — about their work, their team, and your mission.

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