Career & Communication Coach · MBA Instructor · Podcast Host

Communication is leverage.

I help people and organizations communicate more clearly about what matters most, so they reach their goals.

Seattle · Working with clients nationally

Gregory Heller teaching a class, mid-gesture
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What I do

Coach. Teach. Clarity.

Three ways of working, built around the same belief: clear communication is the most underused professional advantage.

  • Coaching

    1:1 coaching for MBAs, mid-career professionals, and executives. Strengths-based, story-driven, interview and communication focused.

  • Teaching & Training

    Workshops and courses on professional communication, career strategy, and AI in career development. Designed for behavioral change, not just knowledge transfer.

  • Speaking

    Keynotes and conference talks on careers, communication, and the AI-shaped future of work.

Selected work

A teaching practice, a podcast, and the tools in between.

  1. 200+Students a year

    UW Foster MBA Professional Communication

    FNDR 370 · 4.4 / 5 student rating

  2. 95+Episodes

    Conversations on Careers & Professional Life

    20,000+ downloads · named to Mac’s List Best Career Podcasts

  3. AITooling

    Job Skills / Experience Gap Analyzer

    Maps a candidate’s background against a job description to surface gaps and interview talking points.

In their words

From clients and collaborators.

  • In a few short sessions, Gregory made my talk more concise, engaging, and compelling, and helped me have more fun with it.

    Katherine HolmesRegional Organizing & Advocacy Leader
  • Influential in helping our UW team win the 2019 ACG Cup Northwest Case Competition.

    Joel GravesMarketing, Microsoft
  • A man with a “golden tongue.” I have heard him repeat my stories for interviews in the most eloquent manner I have ever seen. He was a huge part of the reason I secured an internship with Amazon.

    Nitika BajwaTechnical Product Manager
  • Insights into crafting compelling narratives and delivering them effectively have been invaluable. If you’re looking for a career coach who can help you achieve your goals with confidence and clarity, Gregory is the person to go to.

    Ni ZhangProduct & Program Management, 2024 Foster MBA
Portrait of Gregory Heller

About

Communication is leverage.

Professionals who tell clearer stories, ask sharper questions, and present with confidence lead better, influence more, and build careers with staying power.

I’m a career coach, educator, and communication strategist with over 15 years of experience, from MBA students navigating their first pivot to executives refining how they show up in high-stakes moments. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, I help people build from what’s already working.

My work sits at the intersection of career strategy, communication, and AI. I host Conversations on Careers and Professional Life (95+ episodes, 20,000+ downloads), where I explore what it takes to build a meaningful career in a fast-changing world. I speak at national conferences, contribute to AI use policy in higher education, and coach coaches on integrating new tools without losing the human center of the work.

Based in Seattle. Working with clients nationally.

Looking for a workshop facilitator, keynote speaker, or coaching partner who brings rigor and warmth to the work? Let’s talk.

The podcast

Conversations on Careers & Professional Life

Each episode features lessons from faculty, staff, alumni, and experts to help you pursue your career goals and communicate more effectively.

Episodes
95+
Downloads
20,000+
Best career podcasts
Mac’s List

Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube

Visit conversationsoncareers.com

Contact

Let’s start a conversation.

The fastest way is to grab time on my calendar. Or send a few sentences about what you’re working on, and I’ll be in touch.