Heather Hansen helps top global professionals show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She is on a mission to empower global voices to contribute to conversations that matter – in business, politics, and life.

Heather is a leader in the field of global English communication where she is known for being an outspoken advocate for global voices. She fights against micro inequities related to language and accent in international teams, and helps companies build communication cultures where every voice is heard. She is called upon by some of the world’s largest companies to unmute leaders and teams so they can be more innovative, inclusive and efficient while adapting to modern challenges.

Heather is External Faculty for National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Executive Education programs where she runs courses on presentation skills, professional presence and storytelling.

Heather’s views on global communication have been featured in media outlets across the globe: National Public Radio (NPR) in the USA, ABC Radio National in Australia, and multiple print and radio outlets in Singapore, including The Straits Times and CNA 938 (93.8 FM). She often appears on global podcasts and webinars.

Heather is the award-winning author of Unmuted: How to show up, speak up and inspire action, published by Bloomsbury in 2022. In this book, she outlines her framework for successful global communication in multinational companies. She is also author of the book Powerful People Skills and has contributed to three other books published by Marshall Cavendish International. Her next book (coming in 2025) is a comprehensive guide on how to manage accent bias and promote linguistic inclusion at work.