Heather McGowan is a future-of-work strategist who helps organizations navigate rapid change by focusing on their most valuable asset: their people. Her forward-thinking approach transforms how companies adapt to evolving work environments.
As one of Forbes' Top Futurists, Heather has authored two bestselling books and co-founded Work to Learn. She earned the prestigious PROSE Award for Professional and Scholarly Excellence and was named LinkedIn's #1 global voice for education in 2017.
Heather equips leaders with practical frameworks to respond effectively to workforce disruption. Her research-backed strategies help companies build adaptable cultures where employees continuously develop new skills, fostering resilience in times of technological and economic uncertainty. Organizations implementing her methods report higher engagement, reduced turnover, and improved innovation capabilities.
Audiences leave Heather's presentations with clear strategies for creating learning-centered workplaces, practical tools for developing adaptable mindsets across generations, and actionable approaches to building organizational cultures that thrive amid constant change.
Book Heather to give your team the competitive advantage needed to transform challenges into opportunities in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.
How can I book Heather McGowan for my next event?
Email heather.mcgowan@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Heather directly.
What topics does Heather McGowan specialise in?
Heather McGowan specialises in discussing future of work, change management, human-centered design and more.
What is Heather McGowan's speaking style like?
Previous bookers say Heather McGowan connects well with audiences and speaks with clarity, confidence, and ease.
Does Heather McGowan offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Heather McGowan offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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