Rebecca Heiss

Dr. Rebecca Heiss is a stress physiologist, keynote speaker, and the author of Instinct and Springboard. She holds a PhD in biology with a focus on the physiology of stress, and speaks internationally to leadership teams on fear, performance, and the biology of high-stakes decision-making.
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The responsibility of knowing that our decisions have the potential to impact the lives of everyone on our team can be a daunting weight to carry even in the best of times. But when we have drastic disruptions to our businesses, that burden of responsibility can become crushing. As our teams look to us for … Read more

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Who’s to blame? I have a likely unpopular opinion on quiet quitting.   Quiet quitting isn’t the employer or manager’s fault. To be clear, the employee isn’t to blame either.   I believe the finger is to be pointed squarely at the cultural norms we have created around stress.   The mindset most Americans hold … Read more

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I was listening to one of my all-time favorite singer/songwriter’s Chris Pureka yesterday and her lyrics to the song Cruel and Clumsy always stop me in my tracks (you can listen here). She sings… “…[ ]we’re in love with our sadness sometimes” What is it about that bittersweet sensation? I believe that it’s the cruel … Read more

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There are a number of attributes that leaders need today to stay at the top of their game. So what should leaders focus on in the limited amount of time that they have for self-development? I’ve narrowed down the list to the 5 attributes I believe leaders need in order to be the most effective … Read more

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[vc_column_text]In the words of the great philosophers, The Rolling Stones, you can’t always get what you want…but often what you WANT and what you actually LIKE and will lead to living a purposeful life are two very different things. Our brains can often fool us right into serious dissatisfaction but in this post, I’ll explain … Read more

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[vc_column_text] As leaders, we KNOW the value and importance of feedback, unfortunately, there is still a lot we get wrong when it comes to getting feedback ourselves. [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/s6l3GMdsi3w” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22text-align%22%3A%22center%22%7D%7D”][/vc_video][vc_column_text]Here are the three things I see most frequently preventing leaders from gaining the self-awareness that could truly help them grow. Feedback is scary. Sure it … Read more

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[vc_column_text]Do you have a case of the Mondays? Every. Damn. Day? You’re not depressed exactly, you’re just kinda…meh. Unmotivated. Stagnant. Stuck. In this post, I’ll define that MEH feeling and give you some strategies to break through the fog of feeling….just kinda….I mean….whatever. I’m always on the lookout for new ways to help my clients … Read more

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[vc_column_text]Do you have a case of the Mondays? Every. Damn. Day? You’re not depressed exactly, you’re just kinda…meh. Unmotivated. Stagnant. Stuck. In this post, I’ll define that MEH feeling and give you some strategies to break through the fog of feeling….just kinda….I mean….whatever. I’m always on the lookout for new ways to help my clients … Read more

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[vc_column_text]Most people struggle a bit with feelings of unworthiness, or dissatisfaction with themselves. That’s why I’m going to review 3 of the limiting beliefs that hold people back from finding a happier sense of self. As a stress physiologist and professional speaker I have spent years working with some of the most accomplished CEOs and … Read more