Heather Swan
Inspirational Speaker & Extreme Adventure Athlete
Heather Swan is a dual world record holding BASEjumper and wingsuit pilot, a mountaineer, an author, a wife to Glen Singleman, mother of two children and two stepchildren. Heather was formerly a senior corporate executive.
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Heather’s journey from corporate executive to extreme adventure athlete began when she met Dr. Glenn Singleman at one of his keynote presentations. Inspired by his authenticity, their friendship grew into marriage—and ultimately transformed her life.
Once cautious and corporate-focused, Heather embraced an active adventure lifestyle, overcoming fears and building physical and emotional strength. She has studied fitness, nutrition, and meditation to push her own limits—and to help others achieve their potential.
When she’s not adventuring or speaking, Heather manages Dark Horse Farm in Yackandandah and pursues her passions for organic gardening, meditation, exercise, horses, writing, and photography. She is the author of three books and numerous articles, including profiles of legendary skydiver Wendy Smith (SkyDivingMag) and celebrated 60 Minutes reporter Liz Hayes (Renegade Collective Magazine).
Heather is a sought-after speaker, inspiring audiences worldwide to face challenges, embrace change, and live boldly. Her keynotes surprise, engage, entertain, energise, and challenge teams toward personal and professional transformation. They build resilience, leadership, commitment, and persistence while offering strategies for a healthier, happier, and empowered life.
A natural storyteller, Heather combines breathtaking visuals with practical lessons, leaving audiences not only inspired but equipped with strategies they can immediately apply to be more effective in life and work.
Topics
- Defying Gravity – creating power and lightness in life and business
- Just Begin – how small steps, can lead to big change and big results
- Handmade Happiness – the power of mindfulness to defeat fear and limiting beliefs to transform our reality
- Planning for your Future Self – do something every day, your future self will thank you for it
- Adventures Together – the power of partnership
- Love Flying – just for fun
