Simone Heng

Simone Heng

Keynote Speaker: Human Connection Specialist & Author of "Let's Talk About Loneliness"

Simone Heng Biography

Simone Heng is a human connection specialist, author, and global keynote speaker who transitioned from a career as an international broadcaster for outlets such as Virgin Radio Dubai, HBO Asia, and CNBC to focus on authentic relationships in professional and personal environments. One of the youngest female Certified Speaking Professionals worldwide, Heng addresses the global loneliness epidemic, drawing from her book "Let’s Talk About Loneliness" to provide insights on building meaningful connections that support emotional wellbeing, immunity, and longevity.

Heng's professional experience includes founding Thought Leaders Now, a consultancy that works with leaders to engage audiences effectively both in writing and on stage, utilizing her background in broadcasting and public speaking. She collaborates with organizations to integrate connection into workplace culture, aiming to improve performance, talent retention, and productivity through customized training and coaching. Heng also serves on the Foundation for Social Connection board, contributing to the advancement of social connection research and practice.

As a speaker, Heng addresses audiences globally, including expert sessions for Harvard Business Review on authentic networking and keynote presentations that highlight her stage presence. Her work focuses on addressing challenges such as the health risks of social disconnection, offering strategies for leaders to foster resilient, connected teams in increasingly isolated environments.

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Simone Heng Speaking Topics

The Power of Human Connection

  • The 5 Pillars of connection that bring people together regardless of geography, culture or polarized views

  • How to build rapport upon first meeting a stranger

  • A strategic model to keep teams accountable for their connectedness

The Future of Human Connection

  • Why, as we enter the age of artificial intelligence, Human Connection skills are a workforce’s competitive edge

  • In an AI world how we connect will change

  • Why quality connections are vital to our mental and physical well-being

  • Techniques to optimize the health of your social connections going forward

Connect Authentically Via Technology

  • The science of Human Connection and why new need to connect

  • How to powerfully connect without meeting face-to-face

  • The top tech resources to help you engage

  • The presentation skills needed to help you engage in a virtual environment

  • Create the least distracting environment for your video calls

  • Digital body language and facial expressions

  • Video conference etiquette

Navigating Difficult Conversations (Duration: 30 minutes)

  • Learn to break bad news with tact

  • Exercises to mitigate stress before a difficult conversation

  • How to guide the conversation back to your agenda when things get heated

  • The power of apologizing well

Loneliness in Leadership

  • Why leaders are one of the most lonely groups

  • The 5 kinds of connections you need to be healthily socially connected

  • Actionable well-being practices

  • Actions leaders can take to be better connected immediately

  • How better connected leaders increase an organisations productivity and engagement

Simone Heng Videos

Simone Heng Speaker Reel 2024: Human Connection and Loneliness
Simone Heng | Finding Connection
How to Build Authentic Relationships | The 4 Pillars of Human Connection

How do I book Simone Heng to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Simone Heng for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Simone Heng, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Simone Heng are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Simone Heng, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Simone Heng speak about?

Simone Heng is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Family & Parenting, Belonging, Author, Leadership, Female Leadership, Personal Growth, Influential Women and Host & Emcee.

Where does Simone Heng travel from?

Simone Heng generally travels from Singapore and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Simone Heng?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Simone Heng 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Simone Heng 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 Simone Heng 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.


Simone Heng is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Communication, Family & Parenting and Belonging. The estimated speaking fee range to book Simone Heng for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Simone Heng generally travels from Singapore and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christine Amour-Levar, Dr. Jody Carrington and Farah Harris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Simone Heng for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/04/2026.

Simone Heng Speaking Topics

  • The Power of Human Connection

    • The 5 Pillars of connection that bring people together regardless of geography, culture or polarized views

    • How to build rapport upon first meeting a stranger

    • A strategic model to keep teams accountable for their connectedness

  • The Future of Human Connection

    • Why, as we enter the age of artificial intelligence, Human Connection skills are a workforce’s competitive edge

    • In an AI world how we connect will change

    • Why quality connections are vital to our mental and physical well-being

    • Techniques to optimize the health of your social connections going forward

  • Connect Authentically Via Technology

    • The science of Human Connection and why new need to connect

    • How to powerfully connect without meeting face-to-face

    • The top tech resources to help you engage

    • The presentation skills needed to help you engage in a virtual environment

    • Create the least distracting environment for your video calls

    • Digital body language and facial expressions

    • Video conference etiquette

  • Navigating Difficult Conversations (Duration: 30 minutes)

    • Learn to break bad news with tact

    • Exercises to mitigate stress before a difficult conversation

    • How to guide the conversation back to your agenda when things get heated

    • The power of apologizing well

  • Loneliness in Leadership

    • Why leaders are one of the most lonely groups

    • The 5 kinds of connections you need to be healthily socially connected

    • Actionable well-being practices

    • Actions leaders can take to be better connected immediately

    • How better connected leaders increase an organisations productivity and engagement

Simone Heng Videos

Simone Heng Speaker Reel 2024: Human Connection and Loneliness
Simone Heng | Finding Connection
How to Build Authentic Relationships | The 4 Pillars of Human Connection
  • How do I book Simone Heng to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Simone Heng 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 Simone Heng, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Simone Heng or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Simone Heng for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Simone Heng, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Simone Heng are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Simone Heng, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Simone Heng speak about?

    Simone Heng is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Family & Parenting, Belonging, Author, Leadership, Female Leadership, Personal Growth, Influential Women and Host & Emcee.
  • Where does Simone Heng travel from?

    Simone Heng generally travels from Singapore and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Simone Heng?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Simone Heng 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Simone Heng 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 Simone Heng 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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