Transform Organizational Performance Through Embodied Leadership
Where strategic vision meets human connection—creating cultures that drive both profit and purpose.
Science-backed. Results-driven. Sustainably transformative.
Unlock Your Organization's Competitive Advantage Through Human Potential
High-performing cultures don't happen by accident. They're built through intentional leadership that connects strategy with human potential—turning your workforce into your greatest competitive advantage.
Evidence-based culture transformation that delivers measurable results.
Hannah Vanderheyden is a Certified Strategic Intervention Coach, Advanced Relationship Coach, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who transforms how leaders and organizations show up in the world.
As the founder of JoyFEST, Hannah has pioneered an experiential methodology that uses joy as a radical catalyst for resilience, authentic connection,, and sustainable leadership. Her work helps organizations move beyond performative professionalism toward the deeper presence and human connection that truly drive results.
With a background spanning trauma healing, relational coaching, and transformative experience design, Hannah guides leaders through discomfort, play, and vulnerability to reclaim what’s most alive in them — and in their teams.
The result: cultures grounded in restoration, creativity, and real human connection.
The Hidden Cost of Conventional Leadership
Your organization is performing, but is it thriving?
In the pursuit of efficiency, many leaders have optimized out the very qualities that drive sustainable success: authentic connection, creative problem-solving, and the kind of energy that makes people excited to contribute their best work.
The symptoms are expensive:
- High turnover crushing your budget and continuity 
- Teams executing tasks instead of creating breakthrough solutions 
- Culture initiatives that fail to move engagement metrics 
- Leadership burnout that cascades through the organization 
Here's what we know:
- Sustainable performance requires more than process optimization 
- Innovation emerges from psychological safety and creative courage 
- Retention improves when people feel genuinely valued and connected 
- Leadership presence directly impacts team performance and morale 
If your culture metrics are flat, your people disengaged, or your leadership team running on empty... it's time for a strategic shift.
JoyFEST: Science-Driven Culture Transformation
Three Strategic Approaches to Organizational Excellence:
1. KEYNOTE FACILITATION
Catalytic experiences that shift perspective and ignite possibility Interactive presentations that challenge conventional thinking and demonstrate new approaches to leadership and collaboration.
2. WORKPLACE WORKSHOPS ("We Vitalize")
Targeted interventions that build connection and resilience Customizable workshop experiences that can be integrated into your existing development programs on a flexible schedule.
3. CULTURE CATALYST PROGRAM
Comprehensive transformation: Executive coaching + leadership development + organizational integration A strategic partnership combining 1:1 executive coaching, leadership team development, and organization-wide culture integration for sustainable change.
The Science Behind the Transformation
JoyFEST combines organizational psychology, neuroscience research, and somatic practices to create lasting behavioral change. This isn't motivation—it's methodology.
Our approach addresses culture change at three levels:
1. Individual Leadership Presence Using evidence-based practices to develop authentic leadership that inspires trust and drives performance.
2. Nervous System Regulation
Teaching leaders how to maintain optimal performance states and help their teams do the same, especially under pressure.
3. Organizational Integration Systematic implementation that ensures new behaviors become embedded in your culture, not just temporary enthusiasm.
Unlock Your Organization's Competitive Advantage Through Human Potential
High-performing cultures don't happen by accident. They're built through intentional leadership that connects strategy with human potential—turning your workforce into your greatest competitive advantage.
Evidence-based culture transformation that delivers measurable results.
Measurable Outcomes You Can Expect:
Enhanced Leadership Presence: Grounded confidence that inspires trust at every level of your organization
Improved Energy Management: Sustainable vitality that prevents burnout and maintains consistent performance
Strengthened Team Connection: Culture of psychological safety that drives innovation and collaboration
Increased Creative Problem-Solving: Integration of play-based methodologies that unlock cognitive flexibility
Better Retention Metrics: People who are energized and engaged want to stay and contribute
Culture transformation happens through strategic intervention, not comfort zone management.
Common Leadership Challenges We Address:
Strategic Uncertainty: You recognize the disconnection and see the turnover, but previous culture initiatives haven't moved the needle. You need proven methodologies, not more surface-level solutions.
Change Management Concerns: Culture shifts require careful navigation. Our approach provides structure and support for transformation that enhances rather than disrupts performance.
Resource Optimization: You don't need to carry culture transformation as an additional burden. Strategic partnership allows you to leverage specialized expertise while focusing on your core leadership responsibilities.
Sustainable Implementation: Moving beyond temporary motivation to embedded behavioral change requires systematic approach and ongoing support.
Leadership Development Integration: Connecting individual growth with organizational performance through methodologies that align personal authenticity with professional effectiveness.
Why Partner with JoyFEST?
✨ Evidence-Based Methodology Transformation grounded in neuroscience, organizational psychology, and somatic research—proven approaches applied in innovative ways.
✨ Measurable Business Impact
Track improvements in engagement metrics, retention rates, and performance indicators. This work delivers quantifiable ROI.
✨ Executive-Level Experience Deep experience working with senior leaders who need both strategic insight and practical tools for sustainable culture change.
✨ Comprehensive Integration We don't just facilitate workshops—we provide ongoing partnership through implementation, coaching, and adaptation as your organization grows.
✨ Authentic Leadership Development Methodologies that enhance rather than constrain individual leadership style, creating presence and connection that drives results.
Strategic Partnership, Not Just Consultation
"Leadership isn't about control—it's about connection. And connection begins with authentic presence."
This work combines practical frameworks with human-centered facilitation because sustainable culture change requires both strategic structure and emotional intelligence.
Client Perspective: "Hannah has the ability to get to the root of what we're looking to achieve. The combination of professional insight and personal authenticity creates an environment where real transformation becomes possible. The impact on our leadership effectiveness and team dynamics has been measurable and sustained."
Ready to Transform Your Organizational Performance?
For visionary leaders and founders ready to transform disconnected work culture into vibrant, values-driven environments where people are energized, engaged, and proud to contribute.
You know culture is your competitive advantage—and you're ready to lead strategic change, not just manage existing systems.
This isn't just better leadership development. It's a new approach to building high-performance organizations through human potential.
[WE'RE READY TO TRANSFORM!]
JoyFEST: Where strategic vision meets human connection—creating cultures that drive both profit and purpose.
““The program didn’t just change how we operate—it awakened something in our leadership team we didn’t even know was possible. The shifts happened faster than we expected and went deeper than we imagined.””
Result: An organization that leads through presence, operates through trust, and innovates through authentic collaboration.
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      ❤️🔥 Join Hannah Vanderheyden for an extraordinary experiential keynote that will shatter conventional professional boundaries and reconnect you with your most essential human resources: joy, authenticity, and genuine connection. 
 
 What to Expect / Choose your Adventure: A Three-Part Transformational JourneyOpening Hour: "Breaking the Professional Spell" - Interactive welcome and "bedazzling" activities (bring your funkiest, most exuberant outfit from the back of your closet!) 
- Opening Key-Note Speaking with Permission-giving container creation through vulnerable storytelling 
- Movement-based experiences that shift you from thinking mind to playful body 
- Deep relational inquiries that spark vibrant sharing 
 Lunch Integration: "Tuning Into Your Inner Wisdom" - Somatic inquiry practices 
- Body-based experiencing and inner listening 
- Integration discussion 
 Closing Circle: Gratitude and Integration - Open Sharing: Discussion and integration of transformative experiences 
- Future planning for bringing joy and authenticity into your work 
- Practical tools for leading connection in your communities 
 Why This Matters for Caring Professionals You've been trained to be professional, composed, and emotionally regulated. But what if the very constraints that define "professional behavior" are actually barriers to the deep human connection your work requires? JoyFEST reveals how play isn't frivolous—it's a powerful pathway to the authenticity, creativity, and vitality that make the caring profession truly transformative. 
 
 Core Insights You'll Experience:- "I am more interesting, brave, and magnetic than I thought" 
- "People are amazing when we create space for authenticity" 
- "True connection happens when professional masks come off" 
- "Joy and seriousness can—and must—coexist for sustainable practice" 
 The Transformation: From surviving professional constraints to thriving through authentic expression. You'll leave with renewed purpose, practical tools, and the courage to lead liberation in your own communities.
 Come Prepared to Play This isn't your typical keynote. Bring: - Your most colorful, sparkly, exuberant outfit (think “cotton candy rainbow meets authentic freedom") 
- Willingness to step outside your comfort zone 
- Openness to rediscovering what makes you come alive 
 The Research Behind the Magic Grounded in Seligman's PERMA model of positive psychology and backed by trauma-informed somatic practices, JoyFEST creates measurable shifts in well-being, creativity, and professional satisfaction. This isn't just feel-good fluff—it's evidence-based transformation. Perfect for: Spiritual care providers, therapists, counsellors, and wellness professionals ready to reclaim the joy that called them to this work in the first place. Duration: 1-3-hour experiential keynote with integration activities Takeaway: You'll leave with a clear, vitalized plan for your next chapter—and the tools to lead joy, authenticity, and genuine connection in your professional communities. "JoyFEST didn't eliminate the difficulties of our work. What it did was remind me that joy and seriousness can coexist—must coexist—for sustainable practice. I'd forgotten that." - CASC/ACSS Conference Participant 
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      🌈 What if the secret to breakthrough performance was hiding behind a rainbow tutu? JoyFEST is a revolutionary unifying experience that shatters professional barriers and unlocks authentic connection through guided play, vulnerability, and pure joy. 🌟 The Experience - Costume Challenge: Don silly accessories and embrace your playful side 
- Guided Activities: Expert-led exercises designed to build trust and connection 
- Breakthrough Moments: Watch walls come down as authentic relationships form 
- Professional Integration: Bridge the joy back to workplace excellence 
 ✨ What Attendees Will Gain ✓ Deeper Trust - Vulnerability creates unshakeable bonds 
 ✓ Enhanced Communication - Break through professional facades
 ✓ Increased Innovation - Playfulness sparks creative thinking
 ✓ Authentic Leadership - Lead with both strength and heart
 ✓ Lasting Connection - Relationships that transform workplace culturePerfect For: - Leadership Teams Ready for Next-Level Connection 
- Organizations Seeking Cultural Transformation 
- Teams Struggling with Communication Barriers 
- Groups Ready to Embrace Vulnerability as Strength 
 "The Most Transformative Experience We've Ever Done" "I've never seen our executives laugh so hard or connect so deeply. We’re still talking about the event a year later." 
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      🔎 FOR LEADERS WHO KNOW THERE’S A BETTER WAY This is a guided journey designed to take your leadership and culture from disconnection to collaboration, from burnout to vitality, from surface-level to deeply human. 
 You’ve got everything it takes. I’m just here to help you unlock it.
 ✨ What You Actually Do:1. Cultural Assessment & Vision Activation Assess where you're truly at—emotionally, structurally, and energetically—then evoke a vision beyond KPIs toward what's actually possible for your organization. 2. Somatic Leadership Reset Dissolve the control-based patterns keeping you stuck. Regulate your nervous system, shift from top-down to co-creation, and activate joy as your secret weapon for sustainable leadership. 
 3. Facilitator Training for LeadersTransform how you lead by learning to hold powerful space, facilitate authentic dialogue, and run meetings that actually energize and engage your team's full potential. 4. Team Activation Sessions Bring your entire organization into alignment through collaborative, somatically-informed workshops that turn insight into action and activate values-driven collaboration at every level. 5. Integration Support Receive the tools, templates, and ongoing coaching that ensure this transformation becomes your new operating system—not just another workshop that fades. 
 How The Culture Catalyst Program Makes Life BetterFor Leaders: - Less burnout, more presence. 
 You go from juggling stress and control to leading with confidence, authenticity, and calm — freeing up energy for what truly matters.
- Clearer vision, stronger influence. 
 You inspire teams with purpose, not pressure. Meetings become energizing, not exhausting.
- Feel truly connected and effective. 
 Instead of isolation at the top, you build genuine trust and collaboration across the organization.
 For Teams: - A workplace people actually want to be part of. 
 Employees feel seen, heard, and energized, which boosts morale, creativity, and loyalty.
- Meaningful collaboration, not just busywork. 
 Workdays become a place to co-create and innovate, not just clock-watch.
- Better work-life harmony. 
 When culture lifts, people bring less stress home, improving their overall wellbeing.
 For the Organization: - Reduced turnover and absenteeism. 
 People stay because they want to be there, not because they have to be.
- A reputation as a cutting-edge, values-driven employer. 
 This attracts talent, clients, and partners who align with your mission.
- Sustainable growth and innovation. 
 A culture of empowerment fuels ongoing creativity and resilience.
 In Short: The Culture Catalyst Program doesn’t just change meetings or culture charts — it transforms the whole human experience of work — turning stress into flow, disconnection into belonging, and routine into inspiration. 
 Why People Should Trust Us to Lead Their Culture Transformation1. I live this work. I don’t just teach leadership and culture — I embody it every day. I’ve led teams through these exact challenges, and I practice vulnerability, authenticity, and collaboration in my own leadership. 
 2. Proven results, real impact.I’ve helped organizations move from burnout and stagnation to energized, inspired workplaces where people love to show up — not just in theory, but measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and productivity. 3. Deep experience with leaders at every level. From CEOs to frontline managers, I know how to connect, listen, and facilitate breakthroughs that actually stick — because culture change starts with people, not powerpoint slides. 4. A unique blend of strategic insight and heart-centered facilitation. I combine practical tools and proven frameworks with emotional intelligence and a human-first approach — because culture is about both structure and spirit. 5. A trusted partner, not just a consultant. I don’t just drop in and out. I’m with you through the entire journey — coaching, supporting, and adapting as you grow. 
 📦 What’s Included / Program Components:- Cultural Assessment & Vision Activation 
- Ego-to-Eco Leadership Workshop and coaching sessions 
- Facilitator Training for Leaders 
- Meeting Templates & Energy Tools 
- Team Collaboration Activation Sessions 
- Ongoing Coaching & Integration Support 
 Why This Investment Makes Sense: - Save on turnover and burnout costs that drain time and money 
- Create a culture that attracts top talent — reducing recruiting headaches 
- Increase productivity and innovation through empowered teams 
- Build a sustainable workplace culture that supports wellbeing and growth 
 The Culture Catalyst Program is a strategic investment in your organization’s future — a transformative partnership designed to ignite your leaders and teams, increase engagement, and build a culture people are proud to be part of. 
 Ready to lead with joy, authenticity, and connection?The first step is a free 30-minute Discovery Call. Together, we’ll explore your biggest challenges, your vision for change, and whether The Culture Catalyst Program is the right fit for you. Book Your Discovery Call Reminder* This program isn’t for everyone. It’s for visionary leaders who: - Are ready to move beyond surface-level solutions and take bold, transformative action. - Crave authenticity, vitality, and meaningful connection in their leadership. - Believe that work can be a place of joy, creativity, and deep human collaboration. If that’s you, let’s create something extraordinary together! 
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      Where burned-out teams become energized collaborators and leaders shift from control to co-creation. 
 Evidence-based transformation that turns Monday dread into Monday excitement.
 The way we've been working is broken.- High turnover crushing your budget? - Teams going through the motions instead of creating magic? - You know culture is everything, but pizza Fridays aren't cutting it? - There's a revolutionary way forward - Bold leaders are choosing to lead a Work-Life Revival - transforming disconnected workplaces into thriving cultures where people are lit up to create, connect, and contribute. 
 This is transformation that activates the "wild actions" producing real results. We go from ego-system to eco-system leadership - starting at the top and igniting authentic collaboration across your entire organization.
 The Secret: We shatter conventional "professional" boundaries to reconnect you with your most essential human resources: joy, authenticity, and genuine connection. Because what if the very constraints defining "professional behavior" are actually barriers to the deep human connection your work requires?
 Culture change doesn't happen in your comfort zone.
 For visionary leaders ready to lead a movement, not just manage a team.
 In 6 months, your organization becomes:- A place people are proud to work (instead of dreading Monday) - A culture that attracts top talent naturally - A workplace where innovation thrives through authentic collaboration - An environment where leaders inspire through presence, not pressure 
 Ready to Lead a Cultural Uprising?"Book your free Culture Discovery Call - a no-pressure, 30-minute conversation where we explore your current challenges and see if you're ready for transformation. 
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      Our clients are waking up to a hard truth: 
 The way we’ve been working is broken. The culture is flat, the passion is gone, and people are checking out — emotionally and physically.Welcome to The Cultural Catalyst Program. 
 This is the journey of bold organizations who say “no more” to uninspired, disconnected workplaces — and choose instead to lead a revolution in how we live, work, and lead.Through a work-life revival, we help you reignite meaning, energy, and human connection in the place you spend 40+ hours a week. 
 This isn’t just better leadership. It’s a new way of being — and building — together.
 A transformational program that starts at the top — shifting leaders from ego to eco — and igniting a culture of authentic, purpose-driven collaboration across the entire organization.
 You are A visionary leader or founder who's ready to transform a disconnected, flatlined work culture into a vibrant, values-driven space where people are energized, engaged, and proud to show up.
 You know culture is everything — and you want to lead a movement, not just manage a team.
 💥 What's Stopping You?1. You don’t know how to fix it. You feel the disconnection. You see the turnover. 
 But everything you’ve tried — from motivational talks to pizza Fridays — hasn’t moved the needle.
 You don’t need another surface-level solution. You need deep culture change, but you don’t know where to start.2. You’re afraid of rocking the boat. A culture shift feels risky. What if people resist? What if it reflects poorly on you as a leader? 
 It's easier to tolerate dysfunction than to disrupt it — especially if the company is still "performing" on paper.3. You think you have to do it alone. Many leaders carry culture as a personal burden, trying to fix it while juggling everything else. 
 They may not realize they can partner with someone who gets it — and who brings real tools, structure, and vision.4. You’ve normalized the dysfunction. "Isn't this just how work is?" 
 You’ve lost hope that culture could actually feel inspiring. You’ve never seen it done differently — not really.5. You’re caught in survival mode. You’re overwhelmed, reactive, and under pressure. 
 You keep thinking you’ll “get to it” once the next crisis passes… but there’s always another one.
 6. You fear being judged or not having the answers.Deep down, you know you’ve contributed to the problem. That’s hard to face. Vulnerability isn’t modeled or encouraged — and change requires leaders to be real. 
 🧩 Culture Catalyst Program includes:- Leadership alignment + re-visioning sessions 
- Culture assessments + diagnostic tools 
- Team trust-building + communication work 
- Rebuilding purpose, values, and vision 
- Live facilitation or retreats 
- Follow-up implementation support - ✨ What You Actually Do: 
- Assess where they’re at — emotionally, structurally, and energetically 
- Evoke a deeper vision — beyond KPIs, toward what’s truly possible 
- Work with leaders first — shifting from control to co-creation, from top-down to with 
- Facilitate deep workshops on authenticity, presence, and team activation 
- Coach leaders to hold powerful, engaging, and participatory meetings 
- Provide tools + templates that turn insight into action and structure 
- Activate the entire organization through empowered, values-driven collaboration 
 📦 Program Components
- Cultural Assessment & Vision Activation 
- Ego-to-Eco Leadership Workshop 
- Facilitator Training for Leaders 
- Meeting Templates & Energy Tools 
- Team Collaboration Activation Sessions 
- Ongoing Coaching & Integration Support 
 How The Culture Catalyst Program Makes Life Better For Leaders: - Less burnout, more presence. 
 You go from juggling stress and control to leading with confidence, authenticity, and calm — freeing up energy for what truly matters.
- Clearer vision, stronger influence. 
 You inspire teams with purpose, not pressure. Meetings become energizing, not exhausting.
- Feel truly connected and effective. 
 Instead of isolation at the top, you build genuine trust and collaboration across the org.
 For Teams: - A workplace people actually want to be part of. 
 Employees feel seen, heard, and energized, which boosts morale, creativity, and loyalty.
- Meaningful collaboration, not just busywork. 
 Workdays become a place to co-create and innovate, not just clock-watch.
- Better work-life harmony. 
 When culture lifts, people bring less stress home, improving their overall wellbeing.
 For the Organization: - Reduced turnover and absenteeism. 
 People stay because they want to be there, not because they have to be.
- A reputation as a cutting-edge, values-driven employer. 
 This attracts talent, clients, and partners who align with your mission.
- Sustainable growth and innovation. 
 A culture of empowerment fuels ongoing creativity and resilience.
 In Short: The Culture Catalyst Program doesn’t just change meetings or culture charts — it transforms the whole human experience of work — turning stress into flow, disconnection into belonging, and routine into inspiration. 
 Why People Should Trust Us to Lead Their Culture Transformation1. I live this work. I don’t just teach leadership and culture — I embody it every day. I’ve led teams through these exact challenges, and I practice vulnerability, authenticity, and collaboration in my own leadership. 
 2. Proven results, real impact.I’ve helped organizations move from burnout and stagnation to energized, inspired workplaces where people love to show up — not just in theory, but measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and productivity. 3. Deep experience with leaders at every level. From CEOs to frontline managers, I know how to connect, listen, and facilitate breakthroughs that actually stick — because culture change starts with people, not powerpoint slides. 4. A unique blend of strategic insight and heart-centered facilitation. I combine practical tools and proven frameworks with emotional intelligence and a human-first approach — because culture is about both structure and spirit. 5. A trusted partner, not just a consultant. I don’t just drop in and out. I’m with you through the entire journey — coaching, supporting, and adapting as you grow. 
 What’s Included:- Initial culture and leadership assessment 
- Leadership workshops and coaching sessions 
- Facilitator training and meeting energizing tools 
- Team activation workshops 
- Templates and systems to keep culture shifting after the program 
- Ongoing support for implementation 
 Why This Investment Makes Sense: - Save on turnover and burnout costs that drain time and money 
- Create a culture that attracts top talent — reducing recruiting headaches 
- Increase productivity and innovation through empowered teams 
- Build a sustainable workplace culture that supports wellbeing and growth 
 The Culture Catalyst Program is a strategic investment in your organization’s future — a transformative partnership designed to ignite your leaders and teams, increase engagement, and build a culture people are proud to be part of. Investment typically starts at $15,000, tailored to your unique needs. 
 🔥 Schedule a strategy session to see how we can transform your workplace:A no-pressure, 30-minute call where we explore your current culture challenges, your vision for change, and see if the Culture Catalyst Program is the right fit. 
 **Remember, Culture change doesn’t happen in your comfort zone. We go deep, we go real, and we get results.
 You’ve got everything it takes. I’m just here to help you unlock it.
 
             
            