
Russell Heil
Keynote Speaker | Pastor | Global Nonprofit Strategist
Find clarity. Lead with courage. Serve with heart.
Helping audiences perform at their best in moments when it matters most.
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Empowering talks that move people to action
Believe. Begin. Become.
Too many people and organizations remains stuck, not because they lack talent or vision, but because they're waiting for clarity, confidence, or permission before they move.
In Believe. Begin. Become., Russell challenges that mindset head-on. This high-energy keynote helps...
How Momentum Is Built Before Confidence Shows Up
Discover Your Champion
How High Performers Unlock Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose When It Matters Most
Every person, and every organization, has a champion within. But under pressure, distraction, and expectation, that champion is often muted, buried, or forgotten.
In this Signature Keynote, Russell helps audiences reconnect to who they are at their core...
Leading Under Pressure
How The Best Leaders Stay Calm, Clear, and Effective in High-Stakes Moments
Pressure is no longer an occasional challenge, it's the environment today's leaders operate every day.
In Leading Under Pressure, Russell equips leaders with the mindset and tools needed to remain steady, decisive, and human when the stakes are high. Drawing from decades of leadership experience in complex and....
"Russell has a rare ability to command a room while still making every person feel personally seen. His message was powerful, practical, and deeply human. Our group walked away inspired and equipped to act." - Alex T.
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"Russell's leadership workshop struck the perfect balance between insight and application. He created a space where people felt challenged, engaged, and motivated to participate." - Mitch B.
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"Russell delivered a powerful keynote. His storytelling, presence, and ability to connect across the room made our event come alive. Practical. Insightful. Applicable. - Geena L.
