Hi. I’m Heather.

Good leaders aren't born. They're made one climb at a time.

Every year I ride the same loop at Pass Powderkeg to see how far I've come. The first climbs are always hard. Then, a little at a time, they get easier.

Leading people works the same way. Small, steady practice builds the skill. After 25+ years in retail operations and HR, I now design leadership programs, coaching and workshops for organizations that want their managers ready to lead.

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Let's Talk

Heather Beck, Smiling woman with curly gray hair, glasses, and a black blazer sitting at a desk in a bright, green-filled office.

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Leadership doesn't have to be heavy.

I didn’t set out to be a coach…

In every operations and HR role I held, my favourite part was helping a new leader find their footing. It still is.

Here's what I believe:

People are doing the best they can. My job is to help leaders do it with more clarity, confidence and care.
The work begins when the workshop ends. Real change happens in the everyday work, with the support of peers, managers and the wider organization around each leader.
Leadership is a skill, not a personality trait. It can be learned, and it gets better with practice.

Leadership matters, and it's also deeply human: progress, not perfection. Mistakes are part of it. I encourage leaders to treat a new approach like an experiment: try it, see what happens, talk it through, adjust.

Let's Talk

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I LOVE...

Long bike rides, thoughtful conversations, a good puzzle, and teaching what I learn.

I LOATHE…

Overscheduling, small talk that goes nowhere, and meetings without a purpose.

FUN FACTS…

I can get lost in IKEA. Norman is my co-facilitator, and Frankie is in training. A client once told me she learned more from me than from ChatGPT.

What I Bring To The Table

With over two decades of experience leading teams, developing talent, and coaching high performers, I blend business pragmatism with deep insight into how people grow. I’ve worked across industries — from field-based operations to fast-paced tech — and I’ve seen firsthand what helps leaders thrive (and what gets in their way).

Here’s a snapshot of my background:

Experience

10+ years in operations leadership roles (retail, customer-facing environments)

15 years in HR and Talent Development (in companies from 100 to 80,000+ employees)
Designed and led leadership programs, executive retreats, and performance systems
Supported leaders through rapid growth, restructuring, and succession planning

Certifications & Tools

Certified Professional Coach (PCC, ICF)
Certified in DiSC, Leadership Circle Profile (LCP), SuccessFinder
Trained in neuroscience-informed leadership and EQ frameworks
CPHR

Still In It

Senior leadership coach, Covalency Coaching. Through Covalency, I help larger organizations develop leaders at scale. I get to work with a high-calibre team of people doing what we love: leading organizations through change. [Visit Covalency Coaching]
Board of Directors - Two Wheel View. I serve on the board of Two Wheel View, a Calgary charity that builds life skills and leadership in youth through bikes. The organization is navigating significant change, and I'm excited to work alongside my fellow board members as we shape what comes next. [Visit Two Wheel View]

Is this a good fit?

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This is a list of criteria that viewers can use to decide if they need what you offer, based on these bullet points.

- You want development that's tied to real business results.
- You'll give your leaders time to practise, not just attend.
- You value a practical, human approach.
- You're after a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all program.
- You want theory without action.