Rebecca Heiss She/Her

Stress Physiologist, Author, Keynote Speaker.

Fields of expertise:

Leadership development Empathy in the Workplace Women Empowerment Educator Psychological Safety Mental Health Women's History Month

Rebecca understands the threat of change. As a stress physiologist, Dr. Rebecca Heiss is dedicated to helping us overcome our instinctual limitations - the ancient, often subconscious fears that hold us back from our optimal performance and our happiest lives. Her research has been designated "transformative" by the National Science Foundation and it is waking up audiences around the world.

As the author of two books, Springboard and Instinct, founder and CEO of the leadership 360-review mobile application, icueity, and highly sought-after professional speaker, Rebecca has found her calling in helping others recognize the power of transforming stress into the fuel that serves us. A former educator, Dr. Heiss spent much of her earlier career in the classroom at both the high school and college levels and was recruited to be a founding member of an innovative charter school with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking and impact-based learning. Today she shares her Fear[less] Stress formula to transform fear to fuel from stages around the world as a full-time speaker, facilitator of her Fear[less] Masterclass and Fellow at Furman University's Center for Innovative Leadership. She continues her research on how we can turn trauma into Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) rather than PTSD.

Rebecca's "Fear[less]" message inspires hope and actionable insights to train our brains to work for us, rather than against us in times of change and uncertainty. With surprising humor and palpable energy, no matter if Dr. Heiss is delivering virtually or on stage, she wins over her audiences with interactive, inspiring, and timely takeaways.

What our clients say about this speaker

Rebecca was a phenomenal speaker at our leadership conference, leaving a lasting impact with her humor, intelligence, and practical insights. She made complex, science-based information about stress engaging and accessible through interactive exercises and constant laughter. Attendees walked away with simple, effective stress management tips, and she stands out as one of the top five speakers we’ve ever had. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Sarah Wirth, Ecsell Institute.

Rebecca’s expertise, approachability, and vulnerability helped create an event that exceeded all expectations. The overwhelmingly positive feedback reflects the lasting impact she made on our global leaders.

Elif Somay, VISA

Dr. Rebecca Heiss kicked off our event with energy and enthusiasm, delivering valuable takeaways that attendees loved. She was not only fantastic onstage but also a pleasure to work with behind the scenes. I highly recommend her to any event planner!

Lyndsey Catron, UKG

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Talks & Presentations

Fear(less) Leadership: Excelling Through Uncertainty

In this engaging keynote, Dr. Rebecca leverages decades of research into stress and human behavior t

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Rebecca Heiss She/Her

Stress Physiologist, Author, Keynote Speaker.

The Stress Advantage: Harnessing the Power of Stress to Boost Performance

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Rebecca Heiss She/Her

Stress Physiologist, Author, Keynote Speaker.

Fear(less) Sales: Fueling profitable growth

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Rebecca Heiss She/Her

Stress Physiologist, Author, Keynote Speaker.