Heather Whelpley

Heather Whelpley is a speaker, award-winning author, executive coach, and leadership development expert passionate about empowering women to live, work, and lead with grounded confidence. With her unique blend of authenticity and expertise, Heather has become a frequent speaker for employee resource groups, leadership events, and professional development conferences across the US and globally. Prior to owning her business, Heather worked at Cargill and Ameriprise in a wide variety of leadership development, HR business partner, and change management roles in both plants and offices across the US, Latin America, and Australia. She is also the author of two award-winning books, An Overachiever's Guide to Breaking the Rules and Grounded Wildness: Break Free from Performing Your Life and Start Living It. Heather is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute and has a master's degree in Human Resource Development from the University of Minnesota. She lives in Colorado and spends as much time hiking and exploring as possible!