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Heather J. Crider  

NeuroPerformance Coach & Empowerment Specialist; Host of the "Go Reflect Yourself" Podcast

Heather J. Crider is a certified neuroperformance coach and leading expert in high-performance growth and thought transformation. She empowers overwhelmed professionals to beat burnout, unleash brain-powered breakthroughs, and unlock unstoppable performance, boundless energy, and deeper human connections.

Her journey was inspired by a serendipitous meeting with Zig Ziglar when she was only 18; Crider became a master of mindful strategy, showcasing her relentless spirit and commitment to lifelong learning and mentorship. Now, as the Co-Creator of The Rockstar Performance Leadership Academy, a single mother, and a former CEO who has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, Crider combines deep financial expertise with neuroscience insights to drive transformative results. Crider has developed an interactive and practical brain-based approach that reduces stress and enhances emotional intelligence, performance, and focus, leveraging AI enablement to elevate individuals and organizations alike.

Crider has been a frequent keynote speaker at conferences and associations for over 15 years and hosts the "Go Reflect Yourself" podcast. Crider has appeared on numerous podcasts and webinars and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Brainz Magazine, and Thrive Global.

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From Burnout to Superpowered: Unlocking Confidence & Excellence with Brain-Powered Breakthroughs

In the relentless pursuit of modern success, high-performing professionals find themselves on a tightrope, precariously balancing boundless ambition with the ever-present threat of burnout. I give you the roadmap to pivot from the brink of exhaustion to sustainable vitality.

Recent data exposes a harrowing reality: ⅔ of full-time workers are caught in their vise grip of stress and burnout. But this isn't just about work-life imbalance—it's about rediscovering the joy in achievement and carving out a life defined by both vigor and vision.

Enter “From Burnout to Superpowered," a potent blend of practical neuroscience and actionable micro tools.

Heather shows you how to decode the art of boosting productivity and well-being, making it accessible for both you and your team.

Have you ever thought of what lies beyond success? The synergy of success with well-being. This is the secret recipe for excellence in your life and career. You'll learn how to align your deepest values and goals, making excellence your new norm. Imagine your new superpower as you synthesize well-being with energetic success! This discovery is profound, linking personal happiness with professional triumph by using fun, interactive exercises to craft your own personalized plan to balance and boost both aspects of your life.

Heather tailors her talk to meet every group’s individual needs.

Key takeaways:

  • Brain-Powered Breakthroughs: Introduce you to groundbreaking neuroscience techniques that will rejuvenate your energy and supercharge your day.
  • The Magic of Micro: Dive into the transformative world of micro-practices. Through fun, hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to integrate these tiny, powerful habits into your daily life.
  • Boost Your Confidence: You'll walk away with a personal toolkit to conquer impostor syndrome and embrace your strengths.
  • Resilience Reinvented: Transform stress into your powerhouse of energy and resilience, building mental and emotional strength to not just survive challenges but thrive through them.

Superpower Your Brain: Leadership Secrets to Ignite Team Performance Through Practical Neuroscience

"Superpower Your Brain" is more than a keynote; it's an invitation to redefine leadership excellence, team dynamics, and peak performance, where trust, loyalty, and collaboration are as integral as the strategies that drive them.

The landscape of leadership is evolving, with the demands for higher engagement, resilience, and performance reaching new heights. Amidst these challenges, the solution lies in tapping into the brain's unrealized capabilities. This talk unveils the transformative power of practical neuroscience, revealing how simple, actionable techniques can be the key to enhancing team dynamics, boosting confidence across the board, achieving peak performance, and cultivating an environment rich in trust and innovation.

Each talk is tailored to meet every group’s individual needs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harnessing Neuroscience for Leadership: Discover how the principles of neuroscience can be applied to leadership, offering new pathways to enhance team engagement, drive performance to its zenith, and build foundational trust and loyalty.
  • Cultivating a Culture of Confidence and Collaboration: Learn strategies to instill confidence in your team and promote collaboration, using neuroscience to unlock the full potential of your team members and foster a collaborative environment.
  • Elevating Engagement Through Insight and Trust: Gain insights into how a deeper understanding of the brain can lead to more effective communication, stronger collaboration, and a sustainable boost in team engagement, all underpinned by trust.
  • Innovate and Inspire with Reflective Leadership: Get ready to transform your leadership style with the latest brain-powered breakthroughs! Dive into Reflective Leadership™ principles that will keep you at the forefront of your field and empower you to inspire and lead effectively. This is about more than just leading teams; it's about embracing a visionary approach that resonates in every part of your life, making you an unstoppable force of inspiration and growth.

Hacking the Rockstar Brain: Intersecting Rock & Roll with Simple Brain Science to Elevate Your Confidence & Swagger for World-Class Performance

Step into the groundbreaking fusion of rock's electrifying aura and cutting-edge neuroscience with "Hacking The Rocstark Brain." In this trailblazing collaboration, Mark Schulman, celebrated drummer for music royalty such as P!nk and Billy Idol, teams up with neuroperformance guru Heather Crider to catapult your mental agility, creativity, and performance to stratospheric heights. This dynamic duo delivers a powerhouse presentation that melds thrilling drum sequences with revolutionary brain optimization techniques.

Prepare to embark on an unparalleled journey that not only bridges diverse worlds but also turbocharges your creative engines, supercharges your motivation, and fine-tunes your team's synchronicity and performance. This unforgettable experience, rich in engaging narratives, interactive segments, and actionable insights, captivates as much as it enlightens.

Mark and Heather blend expertise and fun to unlock the secrets of a rockstar mindset and peak neurological fitness. This enthralling journey not only inspires but equips you to transform your professional landscape. Embrace Connection, Communication, & Collaboration for breakthroughs and immediate results in an interactive and entertaining experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Collaborative Synergy: Builid highly synergistic teams through the principles of empathy and mutual respect, boosting innovation and efficiency.
  • Inspirational Influence: Explore how compassion and collaboration can become your most powerful tools for inspiring you and leading your team to greatness.
  • Creativity Explosion: Ignite a surge of creativity, reshaping your approach to challenges and seizing opportunities with innovative solutions.
  • Peak Performance: Unveil elite performers' strategies for sustaining top-tier excellence, even under intense pressure.
  • Mental Edge: Equip yourself with on-the-spot, neuroscience-backed tools to boost mental resilience and overall well-being.

This unparalleled presentation bridges diverse worlds in a thrilling convergence of expertise and fun, guaranteeing an unforgettable journey that entertains as much as it enlightens.

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