Heather Hollick

I’m Heather — a speaker, writer, and coach on a mission to make the world a better place to work.

I arrived at this place via a rich career path that started with teaching math and physics to high school students and wove it’s way through a wide variety of companies, cultures, and environments. I’ve thrived amidst the technological intensity of Silicon Valley and the urban density of London, England. These days I make my home among the trees, not far from the lake, in Northern Michigan.

I draw upon a broad range of experiences as a seasoned leader, teacher, coach, and change-agent across multiple disciplines — including IT, HR, consulting, and volunteer organizations; across industries — such as health insurance, high tech, consulting, and the public sector; and spanning such companies as Cisco Systems, United Healthcare, Research in Motion, and the Pensions Department of the British Government.

As an INTJ, my interests are broad, often revolving around my fascination with organizational behavior and complex systems. I have a Masters in Applied Mathematics from Purdue University and an MBA from UC Berkeley. Regardless of my academic status, I never stop learning.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• MBA Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley President, Evening and Weekend MBA Association 2001 - 2004

• M.S. in Applied Mathematics Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Extra courses in philosophy and computer science 1984 - 1986

• B.S. Major in Mathematics, Minor in Physics Huntington College, Huntington, Indiana President, Student Union Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Chi Honor Society 1978 - 1982

• Stanford Advanced Project Management Certification Stanford Center for Professional Development

Companies

• Reluctant Activist Feeding the Compassionate Wolf (2021)
• Leadership and Team Coach HeatherHollick.com (2011)
• Principal Rizers (2009)
• Board of Directors Triangle Technology Executives Council (2012 — 2015)
• Director of Operations Triangle Technology Executives Council (2008 — 2009)
• Head of Operations, Service Delivery Department for Work and Pensions (2005 — 2006)
• Head of Corporate Infrastructure Delivery Department for Work and Pensions (2005 — 2005)
• MBA Berkeley (2001 — 2004)
• Program Manager / Internal Consultant Cisco Systems (1999 — 2004)