Heidy LaFleur

Heidy LaFleur

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of Heidy with a Why, Inc. - Trauma & Leadership Expert; Author; Thought Leader & Creator of The Social Emotional Alphabet

Heidy LaFleur Biography

Heidy LaFleur is a vibrant and common sense leader with an explosive passion for helping people understand trauma, the life-changing impact of true leadership & the critical importance of social emotional learning. She is a forever teacher, former school principal and most importantly, a mother who lives the trauma and mental health cycle with her family. As a former Division I volleyball player and school leader, she shares the reality and practical strategies to be a part of the solution in all that you do.

LaFleur is the founder and CEO of Heidy with a WHY, Inc. where she provides keynote speaking, professional development, consulting & leadership coaching opportunities across the country.

LaFleur received her Bachelor of Science in Education at Drake University where she earned a full volleyball scholarship. Her graduate work in Educational Leadership took place at Northeastern Illinois University. She earned her Certificate of Traumatic Stress Studies from The Trauma Research Foundation. LaFleur has authored "Hop on the Clue Bus – A Common Sense Guide to Leadership," "Those Kids are OUR Kids" and "Soaring Balloons & Heavy Shackles - Turning Trauma Research into Practice." She was awarded the Double D Award from Drake University, the highest honor bestowed on alumni student-athletes for work in their field of study, the John P. McGovern M.D. Award for Lectureship in School Health, and the ASHA School Health Hero Award. LaFleur is a grateful wife of a firefighter/paramedic and proud mother of three beautiful children.

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Heidy LaFleur Speaking Topics

Finding My Cruising Altitude™: Optimizing Human Productivity by Finding Life Balance

Success is born of challenges. Every day we wake and with pure will, push against the constant weight of gravity to rise above. We defy odds with persistence and meet the turbulent ascent of our being with an expectation of grace and contentment. Wherever that journey may take us, we strive to find the best of ourselves and maintain a life in balance…our cruising altitude. Identify what brings you balance in order to be productive, empowered, happy and content with your life.

Attendee results:

  • Find your life balance by identifying:
    • Who, what and where gives you peace and grace
    • Who, what and where creates turbulence in your life
  • Create your Cruising Altitude through identification, communication and keeping daily goals focused and simple.
  • Develop a plan to maintain your Cruising Altitude knowing that it’s not a matter of if you go through turbulence, it’s a matter of when.
  • Realize that living a life in balance will optimize your productivity, inner peace, and happiness.

Soaring Balloons & Heavy Shackles: Helping the Most Challenged Soar

This powerful true story, based on real life trauma, provides practical strategies to understand how our Actions, Words & Expressions (AWE) have a direct impact on the outcome of interactions with all people. Trauma transforms the human experience and practicing perspective can assist in one's journey to reclaim livelihood. We are empowered to be a part of the problem or part of the solution in all situations. Our AWE can either add weight to others' shackles or fill their balloons to soar.

Attendee results:

  • Learn and be able to act upon the difference between being trauma aware and trauma informed.
  • Realize the impact of changing perspective from the person is giving me a hard time, to the person is having a hard time.
  • Understand how human behavior is like a bonfire and we can add fuel to it and accelerate it, or add water to it and calm it.

Heidy LaFleur Videos

Trauma Aware vs Trauma Informed
The POWER of LEADERSHIP
Strategies for Helping our Most Challenged Kids Soar

How do I book Heidy LaFleur to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Heidy LaFleur 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 Heidy LaFleur, 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 Heidy LaFleur or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Heidy LaFleur for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Heidy LaFleur, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Heidy LaFleur are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Heidy LaFleur, 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 Heidy LaFleur speak about?

Heidy LaFleur is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Inspirational, Authors, Literary, Mental Health, Youth, Education, Stress Management, Happiness, Psychology, Social Sciences, Early Childhood Education, Family & Parenting, Social Activism, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business and Business Leadership.

Where does Heidy LaFleur travel from?

Heidy LaFleur generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Heidy LaFleur?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Heidy LaFleur 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 Heidy LaFleur 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 Heidy LaFleur 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?

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Heidy LaFleur is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women, Inspirational and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Heidy LaFleur for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Heidy LaFleur generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keith L. Brown, Sarah Vinson and Victoria Rowell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Heidy LaFleur for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/01/2025.

Heidy LaFleur Speaking Topics

  • Finding My Cruising Altitude™: Optimizing Human Productivity by Finding Life Balance

    Success is born of challenges. Every day we wake and with pure will, push against the constant weight of gravity to rise above. We defy odds with persistence and meet the turbulent ascent of our being with an expectation of grace and contentment. Wherever that journey may take us, we strive to find the best of ourselves and maintain a life in balance…our cruising altitude. Identify what brings you balance in order to be productive, empowered, happy and content with your life.

    Attendee results:

    • Find your life balance by identifying:
      • Who, what and where gives you peace and grace
      • Who, what and where creates turbulence in your life
    • Create your Cruising Altitude through identification, communication and keeping daily goals focused and simple.
    • Develop a plan to maintain your Cruising Altitude knowing that it’s not a matter of if you go through turbulence, it’s a matter of when.
    • Realize that living a life in balance will optimize your productivity, inner peace, and happiness.

  • Soaring Balloons & Heavy Shackles: Helping the Most Challenged Soar

    This powerful true story, based on real life trauma, provides practical strategies to understand how our Actions, Words & Expressions (AWE) have a direct impact on the outcome of interactions with all people. Trauma transforms the human experience and practicing perspective can assist in one's journey to reclaim livelihood. We are empowered to be a part of the problem or part of the solution in all situations. Our AWE can either add weight to others' shackles or fill their balloons to soar.

    Attendee results:

    • Learn and be able to act upon the difference between being trauma aware and trauma informed.
    • Realize the impact of changing perspective from the person is giving me a hard time, to the person is having a hard time.
    • Understand how human behavior is like a bonfire and we can add fuel to it and accelerate it, or add water to it and calm it.

Heidy LaFleur Videos

Trauma Aware vs Trauma Informed
The POWER of LEADERSHIP
Strategies for Helping our Most Challenged Kids Soar

Heidy LaFleur Reviews

  • Heidy LaFleur was dynamic, engaging, and educational. We had tons of requests for her to do trainings for other facilities because all of the participants wanted to share her message with their workers who couldn't attend.
    The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama - Jan 19 2024

  • How do I book Heidy LaFleur to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Heidy LaFleur 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 Heidy LaFleur, 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 Heidy LaFleur or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Heidy LaFleur for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Heidy LaFleur, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Heidy LaFleur are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Heidy LaFleur, 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 Heidy LaFleur speak about?

  • Where does Heidy LaFleur travel from?

    Heidy LaFleur generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Heidy LaFleur?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Heidy LaFleur 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 Heidy LaFleur 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 Heidy LaFleur 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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