Dr. Heather
Person by Dr. Heather
Your Trusted Thinking Partner
About
Hi, I'm Dr. Heather—physician, strategist, and the original Chief Solutionist. As the founder and Chief Solutionist of Solutionists International Consulting, I serve as a Your Trusted Thinking Partner, who brings fresh eyes and sharp insight to your...
Hi, I'm Dr. Heather—physician, strategist, and the original Chief Solutionist. As the founder and Chief Solutionist of Solutionists International Consulting, I serve as a Your Trusted Thinking Partner, who brings fresh eyes and sharp insight to your most pressing leadership challenges. My work spans dynamic speaking engagements, consulting, interim leadership, and coaching—always with a focus on actionable impact. My training includes a degrees in Mathematics, International Health, a Medical Doctorate, plus certification through the Maxwell Leadership Team in facilitation, speaking, coaching, and training on approved Maxwell Leadership personal and professional development content and DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant. With over two decades of experience in leadership, team development, and organizational strategy, my experiences include healthcare, international health, curriculum design, clinical research, business development, and Christian missions. But more than that, I make every attempt to lead with wisdom, warmth, and a deep belief in the power of thoughtful, values-driven leadership. My hope is that my clients will not just learn—they will transform.
What Matters
Heather says Sport matters as "a great way to bring people together," especially now when "too many people are lonely and feeling like they don't belong."
Heather says Art matters because it "helps to tell the story" of any era long after we're gone. She personally enjoys photography and appreciates art "just for its beauty."
Heather confirms Music matters, saying simply "it's a part of art" — linking it directly to her broader appreciation for artistic expression.
Heather says Newspaper matters, recalling they were "a big part of my household." She notes they don't have to be printed, valuing the information they carry in any format.
Heather loves Books, insisting "you have to have a paper book" for the feel of the pages. She warns that digital notes disappear, but highlights in paper books last.
Heather says Failure is "a necessary evil" because "we learn way more from failure than we ever do from success" — and it reveals who we truly are under pressure.
Heather says Family matters — both chosen and biological — because "it marks you in who you are and who you become," shaping identity and character throughout life.
Whys (7)
Heather says Family matters — both chosen and biological — because "it marks you in who you are and who you become," shaping identity and character throughout life.
Does FAMILY matter to you?
Heather says Failure is "a necessary evil" because "we learn way more from failure than we ever do from success" — and it reveals who we truly are under pressure.
Does PASS/FAIL matter to you?
Heather loves Books, insisting "you have to have a paper book" for the feel of the pages. She warns that digital notes disappear, but highlights in paper books last.
Does BOOK matter to you?
Heather says Newspaper matters, recalling they were "a big part of my household." She notes they don't have to be printed, valuing the information they carry in any format.
Does NEWSPAPER matter to you?
Heather confirms Music matters, saying simply "it's a part of art" — linking it directly to her broader appreciation for artistic expression.
Does MUSIC matter to you?
Heather says Art matters because it "helps to tell the story" of any era long after we're gone. She personally enjoys photography and appreciates art "just for its beauty."
Does ART matter to you?
Heather says Sport matters as "a great way to bring people together," especially now when "too many people are lonely and feeling like they don't belong."
Does SPORTS matter to you?
Takeaways (10)
Family marks you — both the one you're born into and the one you choose.
A film about physician loss stopped me cold — leaders really do need people in their corner.
I'm not an expert in every field, but I am an expert on leaders.
Leaders miss opportunities simply because no one ever asked them the right questions.
Everybody needs someone who will ask, "Did you eat?" or "When did you last see a doctor?"
Who do you talk to when you just want to be fully human, no filter?
I couldn't name my people until I realized leaders had always been my people.
Blind spots are real — you genuinely cannot see what you cannot see.
You don't really know yourself until you've seen what you're like when you fail.
Sports matter right now because too many people feel like they don't belong.