Chris Heeter

What I’d Share With You on a Walk in the Woods I am a speaker, wilderness guide, poet, and dog musher. But, my life’s work is building bridges. I help people reconnect with their full Wild selves and create spaces where others feel safe enough to do the same. Early on, I knew that connection to the natural world wasn’t optional — it was essential. The wilderness became one of my greatest teachers. It shaped what I know about leadership, resilience, trust, and belonging. When I stand in front of hundreds of people, what I value most are the moments that feel real — the conversations and connections that remind us of our shared humanity. Be fully yourself. Keep learning who you are. And have the courage to live it wholeheartedly.