Dr. Heather Wheeler is a transformational leader who bridges the gap between high-performance demands and next-generation workplace needs. As one of Canada's foremost experts at the intersection of psychology and elite performance, she combines over two decades of deep clinical expertise with proven leadership success in healthcare and high-performance sport.
Heather's leadership has led to system-wide transformation. As Clinical Lead at Humber River Hospital, she helped revolutionize mental health care delivery, slashing wait times from two years to under two months while boosting program effectiveness. As Mental Health Lead for Athletics Canada, Swimming Canada, High Performance Centre-Ontario and Canadian Sport Institute Ontario, she is at the forefront of mental health evolution in sport in Canada. Her hands-on leadership approach engages leaders and teams to build cultures and systematic processes so that excellence and wellbeing can thrive together.
Drawing from her background as a national team athlete, Heather has helped world-class athletes, including Olympians and Paralympians, unlock potential since 2008. She leverages lessons learned from those at the pinnacle of success under pressure to teach others how to do the same.
Known for her engaging humor and straight-to-the-point style of teaching, Heather is a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator who peels back the curtain on psychological concepts and leaves the audience with actionable takeaways. Her signature "Bridging Generations Leadership" program transforms workplace challenges into competitive advantages, helping leaders retain top talent while building sustainable succession pipelines with a focus on optimizing both individual and team success.
Heather's unique blend of clinical and sport psychology expertise, along with high-performance leadership experience, makes her the go-to expert for organizations ready to unlock potential and inspire excellence across generations.
