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Million dollar business owner, leadership coach, and motivator, Heather Jo knows how to build individuals and teams. With expertise in productivity, she champions six overlooked principles that identify "Starters."

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IMPACT LIKE A PRO
WIN LIKE A CHAMP

LEAD LIKE A STARTER

What do productive people, strong teams, and the most influential leaders have in common? They're Starters.

In this engaging keynote, Heather Jo Kennedy brings her signature For Starters framework to life—showing audiences how to activate their potential, build better teams, and lead with clarity. Drawing from years of leadership experience and her six core productivity principles, Heather understands the challenges of being at the head of a team. She walks audiences through characteristics that define what it means to make an impact—and why identifying “Starters” might just be the secret to your next breakthrough.

With a unique blend of humor, heart, and hard-hitting insight, this keynote is ideal for organizations looking to boost engagement, develop emerging leaders, and build bridges across experience levels.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how to recognize and develop “Starters” in your organization—and become one yourself.

  • Discover practical ways to connect across generational gaps.

  • Walk away with a simple but transformative framework for sustainable productivity.

Customizable for Corporate, Campus, or Coaching Environments. Whether you're addressing your executive team, a group of student leaders, or a cross-generational organization, Heather tailors each keynote to fit the heartbeat of your audience.

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Brigham Young University Medallion
Salt Lake Community College
Royal Creek Ranches
Orem Jaguars
Green Canyon High School

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"I had the privilege of hearing HJ Kennedy speak, and was profoundly moved by her passion and insight. I was drawn in instantly and inspired to be better as she helps teams unlock their potential and achieve remarkable productivity.
Her unique approach to work-life balance, rooted in her own diverse interests and personal journey, resonated deeply with me."
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My Story

My experience is diverse. Through all my roles, I've realized that success hinges on the ability to invest in both the things and the people that most influence your life. 

Since my teen years, I've held roles in leadership as Arizona's Junior Miss of 1997, captain of sports teams, currently as manager and owner of multiple businesses and through many other church and community leadership roles. My most substantial qualifier, however, may be motherhood.  ​

I am passionate about youth and young adults. Get Z has more to offer than both they and their predecessors often realize. I shine the light on that potential.​

As the only daughter of a prominent player for the National Football League, Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Danny White, the affiliation with "America's Team" left me well-schooled in presentation and composure under scrutiny. I also learned to hold my own with three brothers who did their best to rough my edges. Read about it in our book!

If you have a group that needs motivation on these topics; family values, teamwork, or productivity, my presentations are designed to inspire your audience members to become starters. 

One last thing. I'm passionate about faith-based coaching and offer occasional pro-bono events. If you have a gathering under this niche, I'd love to speak to your group about how faith is the foundation for starting!

 Heather travels out of Salt Lake City, UT area or Jackson Hole, WY airport 

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

435.840.8725

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