Our Story
In today’s evolving workplace, where new generations of leaders and professionals demand more meaningful work and healthier support, what got us here just won’t cut it anymore. That’s where we step in.
Awesome People Leaders is more than a training company; it's a movement to redefine leadership and corporate culture. With a foundation built on neuroscience, emotional intelligence, inclusion, belonging, and a passion for creating healthy workplaces, Awesome People Leaders is driven by a passion for leadership excellence.
Awesome People Leaders is transforming workplaces from places where people survive to places they thrive through innovative leadership development that works.
Our Story
Awesome People Leaders is transforming workplaces from places where people survive to places they thrive through innovative leadership development that works.
In today’s evolving workplace, where new generations of leaders and professionals demand more meaningful work and healthier support, what got us here just won’t cut it anymore. That’s where we step in.
Awesome People Leaders is more than a training company; it's a movement to redefine leadership and corporate culture. With a foundation built on neuroscience, emotional intelligence, inclusion, belonging, and a passion for creating healthy workplaces, Awesome People Leaders is driven by a passion for leadership excellence
Our Mission
To transform the work experience into one where people thrive, great talent stays, and businesses grow.
Our History
The Journey Begins
Awesome People Leaders was born out of a clear need for better leadership development tools.
Founded by Heather Polivka in 2021, our journey started with the insight that our clients were seeking better ways to enhance the soft skills of their leaders.
Dissatisfied with the traditional models, Heather envisioned a solution that would match modern work patterns and the natural functioning of the human brain.
Building the Foundation
After validating the her concept with C-level executives, other leadership development practitioners, and a host of thought leaders, Heather officially launched the prototype of Awesome People Leaders in October 2021, and by January 2022, the program went live with breakthrough content ready to transform workplaces.
Growth & Recognition
Since our inception, Awesome People Leaders has grown quickly, more than doubling revenue in year two and extending our reach to the European market.
We are continuing the trend as the company has won new investors, industry recognition, and multiple honors, such as the SBA’s Minnesota Encore Entrepreneur of the Year, 2023 Inc. Magazine Power Partner, semi-finalist for the 2022 MNCup, and more.
Innovation & expansion
Continuously innovating, Awesome People Leaders is set to launch new offerings for culture, leadership, and inclusion in 2024 and is working on an initiative to integrate AI to identify critical moments when leaders need support the most, enhancing our real-time intervention capabilities.
Awesome People Leaders was born out of a clear need for better leadership development tools.
Founded by Heather Polivka in 2021, our journey started with the insight that our clients were seeking better ways to enhance the soft skills of their leaders.
Dissatisfied with the traditional models, Heather envisioned a solution that would match modern work patterns and the natural functioning of the human brain.
The Journey Begins
After validating the her concept with C-level executives, other leadership development practitioners, and a host of thought leaders, Heather officially launched the prototype of Awesome People Leaders in October 2021, and by January 2022, the program went live with breakthrough content ready to transform workplaces.
Building the Foundation
Since our inception, Awesome People Leaders has grown quickly, more than doubling revenue in year two and extending our reach to the European market.
We are continuing the trend as the company has won new investors, industry recognition, and multiple honors, such as the SBA’s Minnesota Encore Entrepreneur of the Year, 2023 Inc. Magazine Power Partner, semi-finalist for the 2022 MNCup, and more.
Growth & Recognition
Continuously innovating, Awesome People Leaders is set to launch new offerings for culture, leadership, and inclusion in 2024 and is working on an initiative to integrate AI to identify critical moments when leaders need support the most, enhancing our real-time intervention capabilities.