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 16+ 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
Workshops & training
Career development workshops and professional training.
Equip your students, employees, and professionals with the tools, strategies, and confidence to navigate today's evolving career landscape. Every workshop, group training and career development program is customized and delivered virtually or in person by arrangement, from our Hillsboro, Oregon office to organizations nationwide.
Higher education
Higher education and university career workshops.
For universities and colleges, graduate programs, university career centers, alumni associations, continuing education, and student success and career readiness programs.
ATS-compliant resumes
Building a resume that works with applicant tracking systems, and translating academic experience into professional value.
LinkedIn and networking
LinkedIn profile development, networking and relationship-building for students, graduates and alumni.
Interview storytelling
Interview preparation using the CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) method, so students can explain what they did and why it mattered.
AI tools and career branding
Using AI tools for career research and job search preparation, understanding applicant tracking systems, and professional communication.
Employers
Corporate career development and workforce training.
For HR leaders, talent development and learning teams, employers, professional associations and leadership teams.
Professional branding and internal mobility
Helping employees present their value and grow within your organization.
Resume, LinkedIn and interview preparation
Practical sessions on resume and LinkedIn strategy, interview preparation and networking.
Career and workforce transitions
Workforce transition training and outplacement workshops that support employees through change.
AI literacy and leadership communication
AI literacy for career development, plus leadership communication and career positioning.
ATS & AI
ATS and AI job search training.
Practical, responsible training on how hiring technology works today. No resume can guarantee an ATS score, an interview or a job offer, so the focus is on clear, honest, well-targeted materials.
How applicant tracking systems work
How ATS are used in hiring, ATS-friendly resume formatting, and aligning keywords with job descriptions.
Using AI tools well
Using AI to research and prepare for opportunities, writing effective prompts, and practicing for interviews.
Evaluating AI-generated content
How to check and verify what AI produces, and customize resumes without fabricating experience.
Authenticity and confidentiality
Keeping your own voice and protecting private information when using AI tools.
Interviews & communication
Interview coaching and professional communication workshops.
Participants learn to focus on the interviewer's challenges, priorities and goals. Treat every interviewer as a potential client.
The best storyteller wins.
Behavioral and leadership interviews
Behavioral interviewing, executive interview strategy and leadership interview preparation.
CAR and professional storytelling
Clear stories that connect experience to what the employer needs.
Strategic engagement questions
Questions that show insight and build real conversation, including networking conversations.
Confidence and offer conversations
Interview confidence through preparation, plus salary and offer discussions.
Custom programs
Custom workshops and group programs.
Training is customized to your audience size, experience level, industry, organizational objectives, delivery format, available time and desired learning outcomes.
Live virtual or in-person workshops
Live virtual workshops nationwide, and in-person workshops in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland and the Pacific Northwest by arrangement.
Small-group coaching and multi-session programs
Small-group coaching and multi-session career development programs for cohorts that want to go deeper.
Interactive resume and LinkedIn reviews
Hands-on reviews where participants improve their own materials during the session.
Customized organizational training
Programs designed around your organization's goals and timeline.
Related services
- Executive resume writing
- Executive interview coaching
- LinkedIn profile optimization
- Executive career coaching
- Corporate outplacement services
- Military executive transition workshops
- Contact us
- All services & pricing
Canadian Executive Career Services
Our office is at 9620 NE Tanasbourne Dr., Ste 300, Hillsboro, OR 97124, serving Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland and Washington County in person. Virtual advisory and career marketing services are available nationwide across the United States and Canada. Prices are in U.S. dollars (USD).
Workshop inquiry
Request a workshop proposal.
Tell us about your group and goals. We'll respond within one business day.
Trusted by Professionals, Executives & Leaders
What Leaders Are Saying About The Vellian Group
Excerpt
“Heather's workshops are meticulously designed to not only impart valuable skills but also to instill confidence in our students as they embark on their job search journey.”
Jennifer Y.Former Dean, College of Business, Pacific UniversityLinkedIn Recommendation
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 to discuss a tailored presentation.
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