Heather McGowan is a renowned strategist, thought leader and researcher who specialises in matters related to the future of work. Partner at Impact Eleven, she is determined to help talented people assume positions where they can disseminate their powerful messages that will impact the world. Heather is now available to share her views on the future of work and related subjects when booked to speak at a wide range of events.
Heather possesses an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Finance from Babson Graduate School and a BFA in Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design. In the course of her illustrious career, she has worked with numerous prominent organisations including being an Associate Director for Rhode Island School of Design, a Strategy Advisor to President and Provost of Philadelphia University and Adjunct Professor at the Swinburne University of Technology.
A prolific writer, Heather has authored “The Adaptation Advantage” and “The Empathy Advantage”. Through these books, Heather offers leaders around the world a guide to navigating uncertainty, especially in this post-pandemic world. She provides them perspective that encourages them to acknowledge and respond to the fundamental shifts that have transformed the definition of effective leadership. Heather is also a Contributor to Forbes where she champions people in the learning-centric future of work. In 2017, she was named LinkedIn’s Top Influencer on Lifelong Learning & Future of Work.
Recipient of an Honorary Degree from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, Heather is also an Advisory Board Member of Sparks & Honey. Considered a leading voice on the 4th revolution, Heather is certain adapting to dynamic situations efficiently is the key to being successful, and that organisations must not hold on to outdated paradigms of business. She is now available to candidly share more of her expertise on subjects such as future of work, diversity, equity and inclusion, empowerment, engagement, retention and culture. Book Heather McGowan today!
Books
The Adaptation Advantage
The Empathy Advantage
How to hire Heather McGowan
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- 2022 – Author of “The Empathy Advantage”
- 2022 – Partner, Impact Eleven
- 2020 – Author of "Adaptation Advantage”
- 2019 – Contributor, Forbes
- 2019 – Adjunct Professor, Swinburne University of Technology
- 2018 – Advisory Board Member, Sparks & Honey
- 2017 – Named LinkedIn’s Top Influencer on Lifelong Learning & Future of Work
- 2008 – Strategy Advisor to President and Provost, Philadelphia University
- 2006 – Associate Director, Rhode Island School of Design
- 1999 – Managing Partner, Meadowbrook Lane Capital and Pioneer Capital Partners
