Heath Slawner

Heath Slawner is a passionate speaker whose gift lies in connecting with people and their ideas. He captivates audiences around the world and is especially at ease with audiences from finance, life sciences, consumer goods, real estate, and technology backgrounds–to name just a few. In his work at the intersection of leadership, influence, and trust, Heath uses vivid storytelling to share insights and perspectives that help others take their performance to the next level.

Ever optimistic, Heath believes that trust and purpose are at the center of it all. When we’re clear about why we’re here, where we’re going, how we’re getting there, and whom we serve, people start to feel valued and fulfilled. When we achieve this clarity, we are able to do our best work and bring bold visions to reality. Heath has worked alongside some of the world’s leading thinkers. Starting in 2006, Heath was the only professional in Canada certified to deliver and facilitate the Principles of Persuasion workshop and keynote, an evidence-based program based on the research of renowned author Dr. Robert Cialdini.

Following his work with the Principles of Persuasion, Heath spent several years collaborating with the team at The Trusted Advisor LLC., where he facilitated programs centered around building and strengthening trust-based relationships.

Driven by the belief that people thrive when they are united by a shared sense of purpose, Heath joined the Start With Why team in 2015. He continues to work with clients in order to drive change, enhance leadership, and strengthen workplace culture. Since joining the team, he has delivered over 150 live and virtual keynote presentations on behalf of Simon Sinek Inc.

​​Heath received his degree from the Wharton School of Business. He currently lives in Montreal, Canada.

Joseph Kim

Joseph desires to empower those who are next, so that we can be equipped to transform ourselves and the world around us. He has an unshakeable belief that tomorrow can be better than today and that leaders should aim to leave behind a positive legacy for the next generation. As an academic entrepreneur Joseph has served as a business school professor in Seoul, a Google Tech Talks speaker in Silicon Valley, and president of an international college in Osaka. Joseph is the author of two books, Reformed Epistemology (philosophy) and Power7 (communication).

He is a co-founder of Power7 Communication and has served as a communication and leadership keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator for organizations such as Nike, Samsung, PWC, BCG, NASA, the US Air Force and many more global organizations. Joseph is an alum of Harvard Business School and received his PhD in philosophy from Arizona State University. His mid-life passions include riding his motorcycle, playing electric guitar for his church, and training Brazilian jiu-jitsu with his sons.