{"id":9475,"date":"2021-07-16T13:17:26","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T13:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.myspeaker.fi\/profiles\/heather-e-mcgowan\/"},"modified":"2023-11-29T13:49:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T13:49:07","slug":"heather-e-mcgowan","status":"publish","type":"profile","link":"https:\/\/myspeaker.fi\/en\/keynote-speakers\/heather-e-mcgowan\/","title":{"rendered":"Heather E. McGowan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"my-10 block-text block-text--columns-one lg:my-12\"><div class=\"block-text__body\"><div class=\"block-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"block-text raw\">\r\n<div class=\"block-text__body\">\r\nHeather E. McGowan is a forward-thinking strategist shaping the future of work. She guides leaders in preparing individuals and organizations for the post-pandemic world of work. Recent years have seen fundamental shifts in where, who, how, and why we work, transforming the very essence of work itself. McGowan excels in connecting the dots, offering deep insights, and spotting patterns that others miss. Her insights empower individuals with clarity and courage for their journey ahead. She&#8217;s ushering in a new era where continuous learning takes precedence over traditional one-time learning for employment.\n\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #72bc68\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Heather was\u00a0 the highlight of the conference. She gave my team a lot to think about in both the near and the far term.&#8221; &#8211;<\/span><\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #72bc68\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CHRO of Hess\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n\nHeather is frequently quoted by Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, who hails her as an insightful guide into the future of work. Forbes recognized her as a top 50 female futurist in 2020. Heather&#8217;s sessions equip both employees and leaders to thrive in roles that haven&#8217;t even emerged yet.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h5>Most sought-after keynotes:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<h6>The Empathy Advantage: Leading an Empowered Workforce<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<h6>\u00a0THE HUMAN VALUE ERA<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<h6>\u00a0Adaptation Advantage: Leading in a Post-Pandemic World<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<h6>\u00a0Learning: The Real Future of Work<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<h6>\u00a0Creating High Performing Teams without Burnout<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<h6>\u00a0Leveraging the Power of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<h6>\u00a0Do Not Fear ChatGPT: The Future of Work is Human<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<h6>\u00a0The Future Company: Culture and Capacity<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHeather McGowan has addressed audiences spanning startups, government bodies, universities, and Fortune 100 companies like AMP Financial, SAP, Abbvie, and more. She tailors her talks to intimate C-suite summits and massive events with tens of thousands. Her virtual presentations reach hundreds of thousands. Media frequently seeks her insights, especially The New York Times. Heather also advises Sparks &amp; Honey, a New York-based agency focused on future trends for brands.\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #72bc68\">\u201cHeather nailed it. She inspired my people. It was more than I had hoped for.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n&nbsp;\n\nHeather&#8217;s academic journey includes roles at Rhode Island School of Design and Jefferson University. She was instrumental in conceiving the first undergraduate institution dedicated to innovation. In 2019, she became a faculty member at Swinburne University Centre For the New Workforce in Melbourne, Australia.\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #72bc68\">&#8220;Thank you so much for all you did in making our 2023 Director\u2019s Forum a success.\u00a0 Heather\u2019s presentation was AMAZING!\u00a0 Truly mind-blowing.\u00a0 So thought provoking and she is such a font of knowledge and so confident in her presenting.\u00a0 It was a true pleasure to see her in action.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n&nbsp;\n\nRecognizing her achievements, Heather received an honorary doctorate from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in 2022. She holds an MBA from Babson College and a BFA in Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design. Heather co-edited &#8220;Disrupt Together: How Teams Consistently Innovate&#8221; and contributes to Forbes. Her debut book, &#8220;The Adaptation Advantage: Let Go, Learn Fast, and Thrive in the Future of Work,&#8221; was a hit, ranking third on Amazon&#8217;s business management books and earning acclaim from Soundview in 2021. Her latest work, &#8220;The Empathy Advantage: Leading the Empowered Workforce,&#8221; published in March 2023, is a finalist for the Next Big Idea Book Club and a top ten business book of 2023 according to Business Chief.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Teemat: \u00a0The Empathy Advantage: Leading an Empowered Workforce |\u00a0THE HUMAN VALUE ERA |\u00a0Adaptation Advantage: Leading in a Post-Pandemic World |\u00a0Learning: The Real Future of Work |\u00a0Creating High Performing Teams without Burnout |\u00a0Leveraging the Power of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging |\u00a0Do Not Fear ChatGPT: The Future of Work is Human |\u00a0The Future Company: Culture and Capacity<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"video-block_bf3cfd6e0d153795bfc9fff87db5c187\" class=\"block-video space-y-4 my-10\">\n  <div class=\"container-small\">\n\n    <div class=\"relative my-10 aspect-video embed\">\n      <div class=\"z-20\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wqmbgBuWt4Y?rel=0\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wqmbgBuWt4Y?rel=0<\/a>      <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heather E. 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