SPEAKING & EDUCATION
Keynotes & Leadership Workshops
Where Psychology Meets Leadership
Where Strategy Meets Presence.
Where Modern Leaders Are Built.
Executive HQ™ delivers high-impact keynotes and workshops grounded in emotional intelligence, leadership identity, executive presence, and the psychology of performance.
We speak to organizations, leadership teams, conferences, and universities seeking curriculum that is grounded, human, and strategically relevant to the realities of modern leadership.
Leadership Education for a New Era of Work
Our keynotes and workshops bridge two essential forms of intelligence:
Internal Intelligence
emotional regulation, identity clarity, resilience, communication under pressure
Led by Chloé Miller, MA
External Intelligence
organizational navigation, executive presence, leadership behavior, cross-functional clarity
Led by Hayley Miller, SSBB
Together, we teach the psychological and operational competencies leaders need to perform and lead with authority.
Signature Keynotes:
Leadership Identity™
How the psychology of identity shapes presence, confidence, decision-making, and influence.
The Executive Brain
Emotional regulation, pressure navigation, and the neuroscience of high performance and the neuroplasticity of success.
Women
in
Leadership
Leading in systems not designed for you. Psychological safety, visibility, confidence, and power for women navigating male-dominated environments.
The Future of Leadership
Emotional and Organizational Intelligence. Why modern leadership requires both internal clarity and external precision.
Cross-Generational Leadership & Gen Z Intelligence
Understanding Gen Z communication, motivation, and identity inside corporate environments.
Strategic Leadership During Change
Leadership presence, clarity, and communication during reorganizations, transitions, and rapid growth.
Communication Under Pressure
How tone, presence, and emotional fluency define leadership effectiveness.
WHY ORGANIZATIONS BRING US IN
Leadership Has Evolved — and Most Training Hasn’t.
Executives, organizations, and universities partner with Executive HQ™ when they want leadership education that is:
Psychologically intelligent
Emotionally literate
Operationally relevant
Grounded in human behavior
Evidence-based
Modern, inclusive, and forward-facing
We don’t teach theory. We teach the internal infrastructure leaders need to thrive in high-stakes environments.
Workshops For Teams
High-Impact Leadership Intensives. Our workshops can be delivered as: 90-minute intensives, half-day sessions, or full-day retreats. Workshops include:
Communication Mastery
Real-time communication drills for clarity, conflict, and cross-functional leadership.
Executive Presence
Voice, tone, behavior, and influence for modern leaders.
Women’s Leadership
Emotional regulation, visibility, and authority for women in business.
Leadership Readiness for Rising Leaders
Presence, decision-making, communication, and strategic clarity for next-gen leaders.
Executive HQ™ workshops are delivered with a blend of psychological depth and operational precision — modern leadership education built for modern organizations. Our training blends psychological depth and operational precision — modern leadership education built for modern organizations.
Emotional Intelligence for High Stakes
Stress regulation, psychological safety, and team cohesion.
Identity Architecture
Leadership identity, consistency, and behavior alignment for teams.
1:1 Student Strategy Sessions
Individual, private, 55-minute strategy sessions focused on leadership identity, confidence, and next-step alignment.
$195 | 60-Minute Session
(Student Rate)
How Student Leaders Elevate Their Path
Professional
Identity & Career Audit
Full review of your résumé, LinkedIn, professional voice, and interview skills — followed by a personalized strategy plan aligning with your career goals.
$950
(includes follow-up plan)
Emerging Leader Intensive
A four-week track for students ready to move from potential to presence. Identity, communication, emotional intelligence, and authority in one immersive container.
By application only
All student leaders also receive digital safety resources through our Cybersecurity Protection program.
Popular Topics We Cover
Leading Without a Title — building influence from any position
The Psychology of Presence and Confidence
Pivoting When Your Major Doesn’t Match Your Ambition
Navigating Visibility as a Woman in Business
Managing Pressure, Perfectionism & Comparison
Emotional Intelligence for High-Performance Environments
Who This Is For
For Women in Business and Beyond
Ambitious women face unique challenges — self-advocacy, visibility, and confidence in systems that weren’t built for them. At Executive HQ™, those aren’t side conversations — they’re part of the strategy. We create space to build authority that feels authentic, not performative.
Eligible Participants
CU Boulder undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni in business, communications, tech, and creative fields — student leaders, entrepreneurs, and future founders ready to step beyond “résumé culture” and lead with authentic authority.
Bring Executive HQ™ to Campus
We partner with CU Boulder classrooms, organizations, and clubs to teach emotional intelligence and strategic leadership in real time. Our Campus Talks merge psychology + strategy to help emerging professionals — especially women — build emotional intelligence and authority early in their careers.
About the Speakers
Chloé Miller, MA, and Hayley Miller are the consultants behind Executive HQ™, a Boulder-based leadership advisory firm specializing in psychology, strategy, and professional identity.
Their Campus Talks have been featured across CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business, LEAP, BEWIT, Greek Life, and other university organizations.
Together, they teach the intersection of emotional intelligence, leadership presence, and modern professionalism — equipping the next generation of leaders with the clarity and composure to rise well.
Popular Topics We Cover
Your Major Is Not Your Identity
Confidence Isn’t a Personality Trait — It’s a Skill
Burnout Before Graduation: The Hidden Cost of Résumé Culture
Quiet Power, Loud Results: Redefining Leadership for the Next Generation
How to Build Your Career with Ethical AI Integration
Our talks blend psychology and strategy to build clarity, presence, and authority for emerging professionals — especially ambitious women stepping into leadership.
We accept a limited number of campus invitations each semester.
Because career coaching helps you get in the room. Executive HQ™ helps you own it.
CU Boulder offers exceptional career guidance. We pick up where it ends — developing the internal and interpersonal architecture that sustains success.
We don’t just prepare you for work. We prepare you for leadership.
Why Student Leaders Choose Executive HQ™
Eligibility & Booking
We serve a small roster of CU students each semester to ensure personalized, high-impact work. To qualify, please include in your inquiry:
Your @colorado.edu email
Proof of current enrollment (student portal screenshot)
A short note about your goals and interest in leadership coaching
Once verified, you’ll receive a private booking link and onboarding materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Career counseling helps you choose a direction. Leadership coaching enables you to lead. Executive HQ™ focuses on confidence, identity, and decision-making — the soft skills that create hard results.
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We partner directly with CU Leeds School of Business, student organizations, and leadership clubs to provide private coaching and campus intensives for emerging leaders
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Yes! While our home base is Boulder, Executive HQ™ serves students and recent graduates nationwide through virtual sessions.
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Yes — as part of the Professional Identity Audit. We refine your messaging, language, and presence so your résumé and interviews reflect authentic authority.
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Students report greater confidence, clarity in decision-making, improved communication, and early-career opportunities that align with their purpose.
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Faculty and organization leaders can request a campus talk or workshop. We design each session to fit the audience — from business majors to sororities — merging psychology + strategy for immediate impact.
Book a Keynote or Workshop
For conferences, leadership retreats, universities, and corporate events.