We don't just help you think differently. We help you lead differently.
We partner with leaders, business owners, and higher education institutions to elevate performance by combining critical mindset shifts with practical tools through the lens of emotional intelligence. Alongside coaching and HMH facilitated experiences, we offer licensable leadership solutions that make it easy to scale learning.
Whether delivered by us or licensed to you, every solution is designed to flex with your goals so you can scale leadership growth in the way that works best for your organization.
So, whether you’re a business shaping leaders today or a university preparing leaders for tomorrow, we provide solutions to build leaders at every phase of their journey.
Meet Heather Haygood
Founder & Chief Advisory Consultant
I’m part strategist, part human confessional, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ve always been a high-performing leader who didn’t quite fit the traditional mold. While I was hitting the benchmarks of success, I was quietly wrestling with outdated expectations about how a leader “should” show up.
Eventually, I stopped trying to fit in and leaned fully into leading with authenticity, transparency, and a bit of quirky charm. I build deep, real connections, and not just in passing. “I’ve never told anyone this before” is something I hear often, because trust comes naturally when you show up as a whole human first. Alongside that heart, I bring sharp discernment: I can spot both the clearest path forward and the subtle obstacles that could derail it. My magic is in blending heart and strategy, and helping others do the same.
As the Founder & Chief Advisory Consultant of HMH Solutions, I leverage more than 15 years of senior leadership experience to help others navigate the challenges all leaders inevitably face. My passion for developing strong, emotionally intelligent leaders drives me to create tailored strategies that foster individual growth, strengthen organizations, and build lasting impact.
Early in my leadership journey, I received feedback from a direct report that changed everything: “You instill confidence in your employees.” At the time, I was leading Harvard graduates and professionals with decades more experience, yet it became clear that leadership isn’t about age, credentials, or title. Leadership is about empowerment. Every leader has a choice: to build confidence or break it, and far too often, it’s the latter. That realization set the course for my mission: to equip leaders with the mindset and systems that create lasting transformation. Because true leadership isn’t just about influence, it’s about impact that endures.
I’m also a lifelong learner who continually invests in my own growth to better serve others. My credentials include:
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MBA
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Certified Executive Coach
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Certified Change Leadership Coach
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PROSCI Certified Change Management Practitioner
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Genos International EQ Practitioner
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Center for Creative Leadership Practitioner
My mission is simple: equip leaders with the tools to thrive today and create impact that endures tomorrow.
Introducing More Amazing Humans (A.K.A. "The Team")
Our Mission:
To transform the way leaders lead using emotional intelligence as the catalyst for lasting growth, meaningful culture, and measurable business impact.
Our Vision:
To shape a future where emotionally intelligent leadership is the norm, not the exception, and where both people and business grow stronger together.
Our Core Value Statements:
- Seek to Empower
- Serve Powerfully
- Be Authentic
- Add Value
- Maintain Balance
