HeatherHorner
CO-FOUNDER · CLEVER OCTOPUS
Plenty of options. One useful place to start.
When every possible next move comes with a convincing argument, another list of pros and cons can only do so much.
I work with senior and executive women deciding what comes next. I bring thoughtful questions and practical structure to help you examine the decision. In this first conversation, we'll talk about what you're weighing and whether our approach fits what you need.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Why I Do This Work
I spent 20+ years building L&D functions, designing talent development programs, and coaching leaders at global organizations. I had clients and business partners I respected, work I was good at, and a corporate world I thought I had figured out.
Then the role I expected to hold for years ended sooner than I planned.
I went straight into activity: recruiter calls, applications, a spreadsheet of roles I didn't actually want.
One conversation changed the question. Had I considered whether going back to the same kind of work was what I wanted?
I built Clever Octopus with Casey because that question deserved more space. I bring structure to the exploration while keeping the answers and decisions yours.
What Thirty Minutes With Me Looks Like
We'll talk about:
The decision you're facing and the possibilities you're considering.
Where you want support and what you've already tried.
How our coaching works.
Whether Clever Octopus is a useful next step.
You'll have room to ask questions and get a feel for how I work. There's no pressure to book anything else.
BOOK YOUR CALL
Find a Time That Works
Thirty minutes on Zoom. No prep required, just bring what's on your mind. You'll get a confirmation email with the Zoom link as soon as you book.
FREE AUDIT · FOR DISPLACED SENIOR EXECUTIVES
Prefer to start on your own?
The Never Again Audit is a 20-minute exercise that helps you begin putting your own criteria for your next chapter on paper. Start there if you want something to think through before we meet.
Here's what you'll write:
A clear list of what you absolutely refuse to repeat in your next role or venture
The specific conditions that made your last chapter feel like a jacket two sizes too small, named and on paper
A decision filter you can run any opportunity through before you commit
Honest language for what you actually want next — not what you think you should want