A seasoned executive with a successful corporate career spanning over 30 years, Heidi Guest has led top performing teams regionally, nationally and globally for Fortune 500 organizations at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and Coty Inc. Additionally, Heidi’s undergraduate education in speech and organizational communication coupled with her advanced public speaking skills have made her a sought-after keynote speaker, brand spokesperson, and seminar facilitator to a wide range of audiences.
Witnessing the transformative effect a talent-based culture had on both employee wellness and performance excellence, Heidi has extended her reach beyond the beauty industry working extensively with private clients, organizations, philanthropic groups and students while earning her professional certification from The Gallup Organization, a recognized leader in the science of talent.
Heidi offers a unique strengths-based coaching approach to all forms of public speaking and presentation, emphasizing each person’s ability to utilize his/her talents to authentically and persuasively express themselves while meaningfully connecting with their audience.
No matter what the environment, Heidi knows that identifying individual talent and finding ways to help people express it, brings tremendous rewards far beyond the workplace, allowing anyone to bring their best contribution to everything and everyone they touch. An extraordinarily active listener, Heidi observes nuances in people and situations others may not notice. Seeing the humanity in each person, Heidi creates a sense of safety and trust. In her presence people feel seen, valued and influential, fully inspired to make their mark as only they can.
Forte Advisers LLC represents the culmination of Heidi’s experience, talent and areas of subject matter expertise. She is passionate about providing an essential service that she believes is needed in today’s world: a trusted confidante who offers both advice and encouragement based on the two most important factors: a person’s talent and their unique set of circumstances.
