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Dr. Reeder’s Popular Speaking Topics

  • COMMIT TO WIN: HOW TO HARNESS THE 4 ELEMENTS OF COMMITMENT TO REACH YOUR GOALS

    Anyone who’s ever given up on a New Year’s resolution knows: Willpower eventually runs out. Whether the goal is personal or professional, the factor that really determines success is an individual’s commitment level. Showing how to harness the evidence-based elements of commitment, this talk gives everyone the tools to stop wishing and start achieving.
  • DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING GREAT PRESENTATIONS

    It’s among our top fears – public speaking. So how do you develop and present a speech, report, or short talk that engages and informs the audience while still keeping your wits about you? In this course you will learn the latest perspectives and strategies for presenting with confidence, connecting with your audience and most importantly, making an impact.
  • LISTENING PRACTICES THAT INCREASE INVOLVEMENT AND POSITIVE CHANGE

    Listening is one of the most powerful tools you have, and if you elevate your listening even a little, it will pay off in your relationships, decision-making, and even self-confidence. Through high-energy activities, you will never look at listening the same way again.
  • The Antifragile Mindset: Gaining Strength from Stress

    Times of stress and uncertainty elicit one of three mindsets. The most common of these are a resilient mindset (e.g., “I can get through this unharmed”) and a fragile mindset (e.g., “My life is getting worse and I am falling apart”). Less frequently produced is an antifragile mindset—the perspective that through adversity and stress we actually improve. Join this provocative program to learn about the antifragile mindset and how you can gain and grow from disorder and difficulty.
  • ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP FOR CHANGING TIMES: THE ROLE OF TRUST

    Essential to the ability to lead in changing times is developing trust among employees and teams. This program helps leaders develop the necessary transparency and personal presence to mobilize people to tackle tough challenges and thrive.

St. Luke’s Health System

“Dr. Heidi Reeder was one of the highest rated and most raved about presenters we’ve ever had at our Quarterly Leadership Conference Series. Her style and delivery, research-based approach and ability to energize and engage a large crowd of executives allowed us to achieve our conference learning objectives and enhance the effectiveness of our leaders.”
Ben Quintana, Director, Organizational Effectiveness

Testimonials from
Dr. Reeder’s Workshops

KARA BRASCIA, DIRECTOR, SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
“Thank you for the training today on redirective feedback. Here’s an example of how your training is already making a difference. After your training I met with a Service-Learning Community Partner. She talked about a few communication challenges she is having with students. I offered her a copy of the “60 second opening statement” and she started thinking out loud about how she could use it right away. Hooray! Thank you again. I always enjoy and learn from your presentation style and methods. You rock!”

JANA KEMP, AUTHOR OF 7 BOOKS IN 7 LANGUAGES

“Heidi’s presentation at yesterday’s American Society for Training and Development meetings was engaging, informative, dynamic and insightful! Well done! I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation.”

ANITA CASTILLO, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – STUDENT SERVICES & ACADEMIC ADVISING (SSAA), COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
“I just met with another friend who attended one of your recent presentations and we both agreed we are signing up to hear YOU because you have more details of interest to our job functions, plus learning from you is entertainment. Sort of like the sugar with the medicine. I hope you know how you bless your audience.”

DWIGHT BERRETH, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
“I just wanted to take a few minutes to send you a thank you note for the address you gave. The three points were simple yet useful to create some quick actionable steps to be “All In.” For me, it was timely and relevant from both a professional and personal perspective. It is gratifying to know that Boise State is offering such quality in the professor ranks with folks like yourself.”

ELLEN WELLS / HR

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
“Dr. Heidi Reeder did an outstanding job as the keynote speaker at a recent employee recognition luncheon! I met with Heidi for an initial consultation about two months prior to our event, and one additional brief meeting just prior to the event. Based on those exchanges, I left both meetings with full confidence in Heidi’s understanding of what I was looking for, as well as her capabilities in delivering a good final product to our team. And Heidi delivered in SPADES! Her presentation to the staff was professional, informative, interesting, empowering, and spot-on to the topics we had discussed. Heidi’s delivery was polished, engaging, real, relatable and humorous. I received many compliments about Heidi’s presentation from the employees. Given the positive experience with Heidi, I am currently making arrangements with her for another presentation because I know she will deliver a high quality presentation. Thanks Heidi and looking forward to working with you again soon!”

JERRI MIZRAHI, EMPLOYEE LEARNING & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

“Heidi’s energy, passion, and commitment to the Communication field are evident in the quality of the sessions she provides. Everyone raves about her sessions – her information is timely, pertinent, and impactful. People learn in a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment. Her teaching effectiveness is evidenced by positive evaluations and feedback from participants, as well as ongoing demand for her programs.”

MELINDA O’MALLEY KECKLER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

“Over the years, Heidi’s insight, experience, academic prowess and prominence as a national expert in communication has gone far in integrating the Boise State brand on a global stage. Whether it’s a photo of her on the cover of Focus on Boise State magazine, as a faculty member with a significant presence in social media, or as a media-savvy expert and author who brilliantly handles live media opportunities – Heidi provides a window into the academic strength of this university, and she exemplifies the faculty leadership and mindset that inspires and propels our students to succeed.”

BONNIE FOGDALL, BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER

“You were awesome. We have had so many positive comments that this is one of the best opening ceremonies. Thank you so much for your time and wonderful presentation!”