Workshops & Speaking
Workshops that inspire action.
Interactive presentations designed to help organizations, associations, universities, and professional groups navigate career growth and workforce change. Delivered nationally — in-person and virtually.
Speaking Topics
A repertoire built for working professionals.
Sessions are practical, energetic, and grounded in 15+ years of career strategy practice. Every engagement is tailored to your audience, your industry, and the outcomes you want them to leave with.
- Career Management
- Personal Branding
- Networking Strategies
- LinkedIn Best Practices
- Interview Success
- Leadership Development
- Workforce Transition Readiness
- Professional Growth
Formats
Eight ways to bring Heather in.
Keynote Presentations
High-impact keynotes for conferences, summits, and association events on career growth and workforce change.
- 30 to 60 minutes
- National travel available
- Tailored to your audience
Career Development Workshops
Interactive workshops that move attendees from theory to action with practical tools they can apply the next day.
- Hands-on exercises
- Small group breakouts
- Take-home frameworks
Leadership Development Sessions
Working sessions for emerging and senior leaders on presence, communication, and leading through change.
- Cohort-based
- Cross-industry insight
- Manager-ready outcomes
Conference Presentations
Topical sessions designed for industry conferences, professional summits, and HR / talent gatherings.
- Industry-tailored
- Research-informed
- Audience Q&A
Association Presentations
Member-focused presentations for professional associations and chamber organizations.
- Member career value
- Networking activation
- Chapter or national reach
Corporate Workshops
On-site or virtual workshops for internal teams — career management, retention, and development at scale.
- Talent development
- Manager enablement
- Internal mobility
University Presentations
Career programming for graduate programs, executive education, and alumni audiences.
- MBA & exec ed
- Alumni engagement
- Career services partnerships
Veteran Transition Programs
Workshops for military service members and veterans transitioning to civilian careers.
- Translating service
- Civilian positioning
- Veteran-friendly employers
Frequently asked questions
About speaking and workshops.
What topics does Heather speak on?
Career management, personal branding, LinkedIn best practices, networking strategy, interview success, leadership development, and workforce transition. Keynotes and workshops are tailored to your audience and outcome.
Who books The Vellian Group for speaking?
Corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, professional associations, universities, healthcare systems, and conference organizers — typically for leadership programs, employee resource groups, alumni events, and workforce-change moments.
Are sessions in person or virtual?
Both. We deliver in-person keynotes and workshops nationally, and virtual sessions for distributed audiences. Hybrid formats are available.
Can a workshop be customized to our team?
Yes — and we recommend it. Every engagement begins with a planning call to understand your audience, your goals, and the moment your organization is in.
How far in advance should we book?
Six to twelve weeks is ideal for keynotes and full-day workshops. Shorter lead times can often be accommodated for shorter sessions — reach out and we'll let you know what's possible.
Book Heather
Request speaking information.
Share your event, audience, and timing. We'll respond within 1 business day and discuss a tailored proposal.