Recognition
Heidi Dening has been recognised globally as an empowering speaker, author and educator for the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
In addition to this hands-on business experience, she is frequently sought out as a resilience expert across all media platforms (radio, podcast, print and TV), with notable features in Channel Nine's Weekend Today, SBS News, Sydney Morning Herald, Women's Agenda, Smart Company, Female Entrepreneurs Magazine, and Mamamia.
Honours & Awards
- 50 Best Keynote Speakers on Rejecting Hustle Culture (2026), in the Global and Cross-Cultural Voices category.
- Winner - Best International Keynote Speaker (Asia Pacific region) - Influential Businesswoman Awards 2020
- NSW Government Inspirational Woman Showcase (2019)
- Certification of excellence as a worldwide virtual presenter
- Global Advisor IWBI – Mental Health Policy, Programs, Design (2018 – 2026)
- Sydney University Guest Lecturer (2018, 2020)
- #CelebratingWomen Global Project – Honour Roll (2017)
- Better Business Partnership Awards – Community Award Winner (2015)
- Rotary International’s Paul Harris Fellow Award Winner (2013)
- Australia Day Merit Award Winner (2011)
- International Women’s Day Local Hero Winner – Westpac Neutral Bay (2011)
- Fitness Professional of the Year – Finalist (2006, 2007, 2008)
- Personal Training Business of the Year – Finalist (2008)
