Mission
Heather is on a mission to empower global voices to contribute to conversations that matter. Only through conscious, confident, and connected communication can we achieve our collective potential and peacefully solve the world’s greatest social, political, economic and
environmental problems.
Every voice matters.
About Heather
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. Only through conscious, confident, and connected communication can we achieve our collective potential and peacefully solve the world’s greatest challenges.
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’s 2018 TEDx talk titled 2 Billion Voices: How to speak bad English perfectly has had over 200,000 views and is used by many university professors and English language specialists in their own teachings. Heather is also an External Industry Expert in Communication for National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Executive Education programs.
Heather’s views on global communication have been featured in national 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 author of the book, Powerful People Skills and has contributed to three other books published by Marshall Cavendish International. Her latest book, Unmuted, outlines her framework for successful global communication in multinational companies, and was published by Bloomsbury Business (UK) in March 2022.
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Causes
A percentage of Heather’s time and income goes to causes she cares about: global education, speech and speaking skills, and advancing female business owners. If you represent an organization that is in alignment with these values, please get in touch.
Companies
Heather is Founder and Managing Director of Global Speech Academy, a communication training and consulting firm headquartered in Singapore. Heather works with a global network of trainers and coaches to help her global clients achieve their communication goals.
Heather also works with English language teachers to help them build their businesses through the English Teacher Business School.