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Unlocking Employee Loyalty

Heather R. Younger J.D.

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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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Heather was referred to me from an industry contact who I trust. The Colorado Bankers Association was looking for a keynote speaker at our Annual Women’s Leadership conference. She did not disappoint. Heather energized and inspired our attendees to think differently about their roles as leaders inside and outside of their organizations. Heather really connected with the audience, I recommend her for any event. We will have her back at a future conference!

Jenifer Waller, Colorado Bankers Association See all references

Why book speaker Heather Younger?

  • 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
  • Unlock the potential of a more diverse and inclusive workplace, driving innovation and higher productivity.
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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.

Why book speaker Heather Younger?

  • 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
  • Unlock the potential of a more diverse and inclusive workplace, driving innovation and higher productivity.

As a sought-after keynote speaker, Heather R. Younger brings this transformation to your organization. She is known for her unparalleled ability to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary. Her motivational speeches resonate with your team and leaders, igniting a sense of purpose, passion, and empathy that transcends the corporate world.

When you book Heather R. Younger for your event, you’re not just securing a speaker; you’re securing a catalyst for change. Heather’s expertise goes beyond the ordinary; she’s a motivational powerhouse with a deep understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and the art of active listening in the workplace. Her insights are not only relevant but essential in today’s business landscape.

Heather’s impact extends far beyond the stage. Her ability to transform workplace culture, boost employee engagement, and foster belonging, loyalty, and profitability is what sets her apart. As a motivational speaker, she doesn’t just talk the talk; she walks the walk. Her books, including “The Art of Active Listening,” provide practical tools to make your organization more inclusive, empathetic, and effective.

Heather R. Younger booking isn’t just about a keynote; it’s about a transformative experience. It’s about enhancing your team’s ability to truly listen, connect, and lead with intention. Whether you’re looking to inspire your leaders or engage your entire workforce, Heather R. Younger is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities in the corporate realm.

So, when you think of booking a keynote speaker, think of Heather R. Younger, the motivational speaker who turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, one meeting at a time. Elevate your events and your organization by booking Heather for your next event.

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The Art of Active Listening

Active listening is the doorway to increased belonging, loyalty, profitability and  innovation. It is the difference between thinking we understand what people want and knowing what they want.

For the last 12 years, Heather has reviewed over 25,000 employee engagement surveys as well as facilitated numerous listening sessions. She has distilled that knowledge into actionable insights that equip your people with the interpersonal skills they need to make others feel seen, heard, and valued in every interaction.

This program is perfect for leaders:

  • Working to improve the culture at work to ensure everyone feels heard, valued, and appreciated.
  • Seeking to understand employees, prospects, or customers to better meet their needs.
  • Supporting others at work to become more engaged, motivated, and productive.

In this keynote, Heather introduces a new change model for organizational listening which she illustrates in five steps. The audience will leave with:

  • The understanding of how to practice active listening with those who look to them for guidance.
  • A listening process that will unlock valuable insights and deliver desired outcomes.
  • The one success characteristic they need to reach their goals and create win-win scenarios at work.
Keynote by speaker Heather Younger

The Art of Caring Leadership

The four Caring Leadership principles delivered in this keynote serve as a powerful reminder of every leader’s responsibility to uplift their team and organization and drive real business results.

This program is perfect for leaders:

  • Supporting employees through organizational change.
  • Prioritizing self-development as part of their leadership plan.
  • Working to improve their ability to inspire and engage those they lead and meet key organizational goals.

The audience will leave with:

  • Strategies to inspire loyalty by becoming more present, caring, and compassionate.
  • A practical understanding of the concrete actions they can take to uplift and engage those they lead.
  • Deep insights into the positive power they possess to create a culture of caring at work.
Keynote by speaker Heather Younger

Inclusion: How to Build a Culture of Belonging

This keynote draws from Heather’s personal experiences as the only child of an interfaith and interracial marriage to inspire leaders to flex their empathy muscles and master the art of active listening to ensure every employee feels valued, respected and supported.

This program is perfect for leaders:

  • Building cultures of belonging at work.
  • Seeking to honor their colleagues’ diverse experiences and perspectives.
  • Educating themselves about other peoples’ challenges.

The audience will leave with:

  • A practical method to elicit feedback and unlock change and growth.
  • A greater understanding of the role they have to play in creating cultures of belonging at work.
  • The inspiration to show up each workday as their most authentic selves.
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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.

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

Your presence made an impact! It is with immense gratitude, that we say THANK YOU.

State Farm

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
04.13.2018

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How did you begin your speaking career?
I have been training teams and leaders for some time now. I always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with others who might benefit. My first formal speaking opportunity was at a marketing conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was a ton of fun, and I was able to learn from those in the audience.

What are three habits for success?
Persistence, resilience and active listening are my three keys to success. I learned at a very early age that falling down just provides another opportunity to get up and keep moving forward. Also, I consider myself to be empathic and I use active listening to uncover the needs of others and help them move to a better place.

Who or what inspires you most?
My children inspire me most. I have four children. I learn endless lessons from them. For example, one of mine believes in positive affirmations and speaks his reality to make it happen in advance. I have another who is determined to succeed regardless of her personal setbacks. I just receive so much from being their mother.

What types of unique experiences have you had as a result of your profession?
First and foremost, I am an employee advocate. In that role, I get to facilitate employee focus groups and help them uncover what they need from their leaders in order to be and remain engaged. I also get to present findings to executive leaders and work with them to make make change happen. I feel blessed to speak to audiences, big and small and help change their mindsets.

Why do clients typically hire you to speak?
They hire me to speak on topics of leadership, culture transformation, employee engagement and emotional intelligence. I typically speak at corporate conferences, leadership retreats and association meetings. They are looking for knowledge, solutions and inspiration.

What would you like to achieve in the next 5 years?
Complete peace of mind that comes from financial freedom, a strong faith, a clear plan and a family who loves me.

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5 out of 5 stars

Heather was referred to me from an industry contact who I trust. The Colorado Bankers Association was looking for a keynote speaker at our Annual Women’s Leadership conference. She did not disappoint. Heather energized and inspired our attendees to think differently about their roles as leaders inside and outside of their organizations. Heather really connected with the audience, I recommend her for any event. We will have her back at a future conference!

Jenifer Waller, Colorado Bankers Association See all references

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