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Chris Heeter

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Minneapolis, MN, USA

Resilience, Wellbeing & Leadership Speaker | Wilderness Guide | Poet

Chris’ goal is to stop talking about resilience, and start experiencing it, even during her keynote. Blending insights and immersive experiences from the natural world, Chris guides people back to their Wild essence, often quieted by modern life. Raised in a family that camped, paddled, and hiked in remote wilderness, Chris learned early that the natural world is both mirror and mentor. Time spent with spirited sled dogs, steep canyon walls, and wide-open skies shaped a deep understanding of connection and the joy of being fully alive. These wilderness lessons inspire Chris’ work helping people listen to their inner voice and remember that their natural self is their greatest asset. Featured on National Geographic Today and recognized with national speaking awards, Chris helps people tap into their inner wildness, lead from the heart, and live more fully.
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THE WILD WHY: REDISCOVERING PURPOSE AND POSSIBILITY IN THE HEART OF YOUR WORK
Its easy to get caught in the cycle of doing—managing details, reacting to the next urgent demand. But what would happen if you paused? If you took a moment to remember why you do this work in the first place? In this powerful and immersive keynote, Chris invites you to reconnect with your deeper purpose: Your Wild Why. This session creates space to reflect, re-ground, and reimagine your role. Using the natural world as both mirror and mentor, Chris’ stories inspire fresh perspectives on resilience and meaningful work. This isn’t a lecture. It’s an experience.
Event Types: In-Person, Virtual
Reviews (4)
Sharon Jones
Medtronic - Global Supply Management
“Chris was the keynote speaker at Medtronic's annual Global Supply Management Conference and she was fantastic! After two full days of the Conference, I expected attendees to be on their phones and laptops, however, all eyes and ears were on Chris as she talked to us about working Wild. Chris connected with the audience and challenged us to think differently. She hit it out of the park with our team!”
Jannette Lucia
AE Perkins - Marketing and Event Cordinator
“Chris’ keynote (immersive experience), was one of the highlights of our event. Attendees described it as phenomenal and amazing! Chris speaks from the heart, with wisdom and care, and that connection was felt by everyone in the room. ”
Suzanne Horstman
Home and Community Options - CEO
"Whether you're a 17-year-old employee just starting out or a seasoned professional, Chris' training helped us all understand that we can live and work with more intention, more awareness, and more freedom. Chris, you nailed it!"
Jessica Arky
SHRM - Event Manager
“Chris is a fantastic storyteller. Her delivery is comfortable, relaxed and resonates across a diverse audience. Dogs of course are a great draw. Chris had a line waiting to get in! Her stories and analogies from her outdoor adventures evoke emotions that everyone in the audience can connect to in their personal and professional lives. Her humanistic approach brings empathy back into the equation to address workforce challenges."