Why Financial Wellness Matters?
Heather Coleman
Heather Coleman, MBA, PMP, is a passionate financial wellness leader, TEDx Speaker, author, and advocate dedicated to helping people build healthier relationships with money. Her MBA research focused on the impact of financial wellness in the workplace, and she has since empowered thousands through education, speaking, and meaningful conversations about money. Known for making complex financial topics relatable and accessible, Heather works with organizations to foster cultures of financial well-being. In 2026, she was recognized as “Canada’s Most Inspiring Woman Championing Financial Wellness to Watch in 2026” and by MSN.com asoOne of the “Top 10 inspiring women leaders” A proud mother of two and avid ringette player, she brings authenticity, resilience, and heart to everything she does.
- Recording: Yes
- Language: English
- Duration: 45 min / 15 min
Session Summary
In this session, financial literacy educator Heather Coleman (Enriched Academy) makes the case for why financial wellness deserves more attention. It is more than just dollars and cents in this presentation as she links money stress to physical health, mental strain, and relationship friction, and pointing to how widespread paycheck-to-paycheck living and retirement worries really are. Heather then debunks a few common "money myths" that get in people's way before landing on two practical habits she considers the foundation of financial wellness: building a budget and keeping track of net worth over time.
Interaction
During the expert session, Heather Coleman engages the audience through a live Q&A session. Inspiring reflection and encouraging active participation from all attendees.
Key Learnings
Detailed session description
In this session, financial literacy educator Heather Coleman (Enriched Academy) makes the case for why financial wellness deserves more attention. It is more than just dollars and cents in this presentation as she links money stress to physical health, mental strain, and relationship friction, and pointing to how widespread paycheck-to-paycheck living and retirement worries really are. Heather then debunks a few common "money myths" that get in people's way before landing on two practical habits she considers the foundation of financial wellness: building a budget and keeping track of net worth over time.
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