Heather Archer

Heather Archer

Keynote Speaker: Founder & Chief Training Officer at Training de Jour; Creator of the Promotion Equation™

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Heather Archer Biography

Heather Archer is the creator of The Promotion Equation™, a practical framework that helps people spot and decline nonpromotable work so they can focus on what truly matters and moves their careers forward. With more than 30 years of experience, she’s seen how easily talented professionals get buried under tasks that don’t lead to advancement, and her mission as a keynote speaker is to change that narrative at scale.

Audiences describe Archer’s keynote presence as engaging, real, and refreshingly down to earth. She makes tough topics feel doable, blending insight with humor and meeting people exactly where they are. Her ability to lean into challenging moments - without ever leaving the audience behind - is often where the breakthroughs begin.

Her motto is: “The more we laugh, the better we learn.” The number of times she’s been asked where she performs standup comedy proves she lives this motto in every keynote (though no, she doesn’t do standup). By finding the human and the humor in even the “hard” topics, she creates an atmosphere where people feel safe enough to reflect, bold enough to shift, and energized enough to act. Heather’s approach is grounded in the belief that the best keynotes don’t just inform - they transform.

Archer adapts each talk to the needs of the audience, weaving their realities into her message so the insights land, stick, and translate into real world change. Her interactive, connection-driven style ensures people don’t just hear the message - they see themselves in it.

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Heather Archer Speaking Topics

Pause Your Way to Promotion

Advancing your career isn’t just about doing more - it’s about choosing wisely. This keynote reveals how a simple, strategic pause before saying yes can transform the way you work. By learning to identify and turn down tasks that pull you away from high‑impact contributions, you reclaim your time, protect your focus, and strengthen your path to promotion. Participants will walk away with a clearer understanding of how intentional decision‑making fuels visibility, value, and long‑term career growth.

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify non‑promotable tasks in your world that dilute focus.

  2. Explain how a strategic pause supports smarter work choices.

  3. Explain how intentional task selection increases promotion and praise.

The Promotion Equation™

In many organizations, employees are frequently asked to take on non-promotable tasks (NPTs)—activities that, while helpful, do not directly contribute to core business outcomes or career advancement. These can range from administrative duties like taking meeting minutes or coordinating team lunches to larger commitments such as serving on committees or organizing events.

The Promotion Equation™ equips participants with a practical decision-making framework—Ask + Pause = Answer—that helps them recognize when a task may fall outside their strategic role. By learning how to diplomatically decline requests that do not align with their professional objectives, employees can redirect their energy toward high-impact work that supports both organizational success and individual growth. (This program can be adjusted to meet the needs of the event and event planner.)

How do I book Heather Archer to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Heather Archer for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Heather Archer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Heather Archer or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Heather Archer for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Heather Archer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Heather Archer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Heather Archer speak about?

Heather Archer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Business Consulting, Communication, Strategic Leadership and Corporate Strategy.

Where does Heather Archer travel from?

Heather Archer generally travels from Silver Spring, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Heather Archer?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Heather Archer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Heather Archer for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Heather Archer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Heather Archer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Storytelling and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Heather Archer for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Heather Archer generally travels from Silver Spring, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maha Abouelenein, Lisa Walden and Elizabeth Dixon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Heather Archer for an upcoming event.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/02/2026.

Heather Archer Speaking Topics

  • Pause Your Way to Promotion

    Advancing your career isn’t just about doing more - it’s about choosing wisely. This keynote reveals how a simple, strategic pause before saying yes can transform the way you work. By learning to identify and turn down tasks that pull you away from high‑impact contributions, you reclaim your time, protect your focus, and strengthen your path to promotion. Participants will walk away with a clearer understanding of how intentional decision‑making fuels visibility, value, and long‑term career growth.

    At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

    1. Identify non‑promotable tasks in your world that dilute focus.

    2. Explain how a strategic pause supports smarter work choices.

    3. Explain how intentional task selection increases promotion and praise.

  • The Promotion Equation™

    In many organizations, employees are frequently asked to take on non-promotable tasks (NPTs)—activities that, while helpful, do not directly contribute to core business outcomes or career advancement. These can range from administrative duties like taking meeting minutes or coordinating team lunches to larger commitments such as serving on committees or organizing events.

    The Promotion Equation™ equips participants with a practical decision-making framework—Ask + Pause = Answer—that helps them recognize when a task may fall outside their strategic role. By learning how to diplomatically decline requests that do not align with their professional objectives, employees can redirect their energy toward high-impact work that supports both organizational success and individual growth. (This program can be adjusted to meet the needs of the event and event planner.)

  • How do I book Heather Archer to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Heather Archer for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Heather Archer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Heather Archer or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Heather Archer for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Heather Archer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Heather Archer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Heather Archer speak about?

    Heather Archer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Business Consulting, Communication, Strategic Leadership and Corporate Strategy.

  • Where does Heather Archer travel from?

    Heather Archer generally travels from Silver Spring, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

  • Who is the agent for Heather Archer?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Heather Archer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Heather Archer for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Heather Archer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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