About Phoenix Collaborations
Founder: Heather D. Black
You don't need more ideas.
You need a system that turns your vision into momentum.
Hi, I’m Heather! Founder of Phoenix Collaborations and your behind-the-scenes detail wrangler.
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I work with purpose-driven speakers and established business owners who feel called to make an impact… but find themselves stuck in the messy middle.
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You’ve got the message. You’ve got the experience. You’ve even got opportunities.
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What you don’t have is a clear, strategic, organized, profitable way to turn stage-driven visiblity into consistent growth.
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That’s where I come in.
What I Actually Do
Behind the Title of Speaking Strategist, Event Expert...Detail Wrangler
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I help my clients:
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Get clear on their goals so speaking and events support their business and aren't just another to-do on the list.
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Build simple, repeatable systems that remove chaos and decision fatigue
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Design speaking strategies and events that are intentional, aligned, and profitable
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Stop chasing one-off opportunities and start building momentum that compounds
Whether you’re:
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A speaker ready to operate like a business
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A business owner using speaking or events as a growth strategy
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Or somewhere in between
My role is to bring structure to your vision, so your impact and income can grow together.
"...she started with the foundations, helping us to get clear about our WHY and what types of audiences to pitch to.... But Heather's methods are all about helping you zone in on the right people and organizations, create streamlined systems...her emphasis on how to continue nurturing the relationship after the speaking gig...."
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- H. Wylde, Sales & Lead-Gen Coach, Aligned AF Sales
How I'm Different
I’m not your hype coach. And I’m definitely not here to sell you a dream with no plan.
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I’ve spent over 20 years sitting in the meeting planner seat, the side of the table where speakers are selected, budgets are approved, and success is measured by outcomes, not applause.
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I understand how decisions are actually made:
what planners look for, what gets overlooked, and what makes a speaker or event an easy yes.
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Which means I don’t just talk about strategy…
I know what it takes to execute it in the real world.
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I’m the person who:
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Asks the questions that prevent costly mistakes
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Spots gaps and missed opportunities before they cost you bookings or profit
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Builds the backend systems that make the front-stage magic look effortless
I bring just the right mix of:
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Strategic thinking grounded in real-world experience
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Operational clarity that turns turns complexity into confidence
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Collaborative energy that makes the process feel supportive, not overwhelming
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And a deep respect for the calling and responsibility behind your work
I don’t just help you show up. I make sure you’re impossible to ignore.
Does This Sound Like You...
You’re already doing the thing.
You’ve built a real business that is making a profit. You’ve spoken, hosted events, or probably both. People know you’re good at what you do — but behind the scenes, it feels harder than it should.
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You’re tired of:
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Saying yes to speaking opportunities or events without a clear plan for what they’re supposed to lead to
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Rewriting the same emails, proposals, timelines, and follow-ups every single time
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Creating new talks, new offers, or new event ideas instead of building momentum from what already works
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Wondering why you’re “busy” — but not seeing consistent bookings, rebookings, or revenue
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Carrying everything in your head and feeling like you are the system
You’re ready for:
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Clarity around which opportunities are actually worth your time — and which ones aren’t
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Structure that tells you what to do before, during, and after each speaking engagement or event
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A real strategy that supports your business goals, your income, and your life — not just visibility or applause
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Systems you can reuse, refine, and rely on instead of starting from scratch every time
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And in full transparency...you're ready for white space on your calendar that doesn't get sucked into the black hole of one more proposal, one more email, one more follow-up.
You don’t have to figure this out alone — and you don’t need more hustle or hype.
You need a plan that works behind the scenes so the front-stage moments actually pay off.
Our Mission
Impact One Million Lives...One Client at a Time
Hey there! Thanks for stopping by. I'd love to share a little about me...
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I am a Jesus-worshiping, sloth-lovin', coffee drinking spicy Carolina Girl who happens to live in the neon world of Las Vegas! An event expert with over 25 years of experience, I know the transformative power of 1 to many. In fact, one of the reasons I followed the God-nudge to start my own business was because of a keynote speaker at an event I planned. His talk…literally changed my life. I am living the ripple effect of one talk at one event on one day.
And you can have that same impact for your audience…I believe in you, your message, your calling, and your impact. That's why I created my signature process, The Phoenix Effect. Focusing on three pillars of success, Strategy, Organization, and Profitability, I help impact-driven Kingdompreneurs, speakers, thought leaders, and authors scale their businesses with speaking and events by implementing a repeatable system to get on more stages and create their own, without procrastination or wasting hours and energy on ineffective processes.​
When I’m not busy wrangling details, you’ll find me spending quality time with my fiancé Wesley, playing the role of professional aunt, getting crafty with DIY projects, and weaving a thrilling historical fiction novel about none other than Jack the Ripper. Oh, and I’m a member of the sloth-running team!
Heather Black
Speaking Strategist & Event Expert
