Heath Slawner is a well-known keynote speaker and expert in strategic communication and leadership. He graduated from the Wharton School of Business and has over 15 years of experience in writing, design, and facilitation across different sectors. Heath focuses on strategic communication and highlights the importance of trust in high-performing teams. He believes that trust and genuine concern for others are key to achieving great results. In leadership, he supports a servant leadership model, where leaders prioritize serving their followers, which helps create engaged and committed team members and improves workplace performance. Heath is certified in Canada to deliver the Principles of Persuasion, a program developed by psychologist Dr. Robert Cialdini that helps people inspire change. Since 2015, he has worked with Simon Sinek, using the Golden Circle framework to help organizations define their purpose, which is vital for motivating teams to reach ambitious goals. His clients come from various industries, including government, international affairs, consumer products, hospitality, telecommunications, education, non-profits, and banking. Heath has given over 150 keynote presentations for major brands and organizations like Canadian Tire, Cisco, McDonald's, Microsoft, and the United Nations. Heath also provides customized training programs that include interactive elements like simulations and group exercises, helping participants build trust-based relationships and improve their influence. Living in Montreal, Canada, Heath is passionate about connecting with people and ideas, making him an engaging speaker who inspires audiences worldwide. His expertise in strategic communication and leadership, along with his collaborations with Sinek and Cialdini, establishes him as a leading authority in his field.
