SPEAKING + Teaching
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An understanding heart is everything in a teacher, and cannot be esteemed highly enough. One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feeling.
Carl Gustav JunG
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Dr. Kerstin Hecker is an international speaker available for keynotes, presentations, seminars, and workshops.
Dr. Kerstin's extensive knowledge of workplace dynamics is rooted in her doctoral research on interfemale bullying in the workplace, her 25-plus years of corporate experience, and her work with clients.
She offers effective strategies for elevating the workplace environment, mitigating the impact of bullying, and boosting team performance.
Niagara CONFERENCE ON WORKPLACE Mobbing 2025
JULY 2025
NIAGRA FALLS, NY, USA
Scientific research on workplace mobbing
Presentation: To come by Dr. Kerstin Hecker.
DISCRIMINATION, VIOLENCE AND INTOLERANCE CONFERENCE 2025
April 10-11, 2025
Philadelphia, USA
International interdisciplinary conference exploring the roots and consequences of discrimination, intolerance, and violence in an uncertain world.
Presentation: Systemic Abuse and Discrimination: The Plight of Autistic Individuals and Their Advocates in the Workplace by Dr. Kerstin Hecker.
Trauma and NIGHTMARE 2025
Philadelphia, USA
8th International interdisciplinary conference exploring trauma and nightmare as key metaphors of contemporary evil, examining their impact across psychological, cultural, and societal dimensions.
Presentation: The Bully in My Head: Exploring Dreamwork as a Healing Tool for Workplace Bullying Trauma by Dr. Kerstin Hecker.
IAWBH Conference 2024
14th international Association on Workplace Bullying AND Harassment Conference
JUNE 25-28, 2024
HuddersfieLd, UK
Building bully-proof organizations and respectful work cultures to ensure ethical employment experiences.
Presentation: On Covert Aggression and the Abuse of Power by Women in the Workplace by Dr. Kerstin Hecker.
Niagara CONFERENCE ON WORKPLACE Mobbing 2024
JULY 22-24, 2024
NIAGRA FALLS, NY, USA
Conceptualization and scientific research on workplace mobbing
Presentation: On Covert Aggression and the Abuse of Power by Women in the Workplace by Dr. Kerstin Hecker.
TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
Dr. Kerstin Hecker is available as a lecturer to speak on various topics pertaining to the overarching themes of workplace bullying and trauma, covering topics such as the abuse of power, female perpetration, and the somatic and psychological impact of relational abuse. Her teaching style is captivating, engaging, and highly collaborative.
Executive Master of Public ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM 2024
Hertie School (professional school for public policy)
October, 2024
Berlin, Germany
Guest lecturer for the Executive Master of Public Administration Program 2024.
MEET Dr. KERSTIN HECKER
Dr. Kerstin Hecker is a passionate advocate for psychological and relational safety. With a Doctorate in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, her expertise lies in understanding and addressing workplace bullying, with a particular focus on covert aggression and the abuse of power by women in professional environments.
Dr. Hecker has presented her research findings at prestigious events such as the 14th International Association on Workplace Bullying + Harassment Conference and the 2024 Niagara Conference on Workplace Mobbing. Her commitment to supporting individuals who have faced overwhelming adverse life events led her to become a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP™).
In addition to her scholarly achievements, Dr. Kerstin Hecker is a holistic counselor (SIAF) and a board-certified holistic health counselor (AADP). She has dedicated herself to studying and working with various approaches to body-oriented psychotherapy, including Interpersonal Neurobiology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dynamic Attachment Repatterning (DARe), Family and Systemic Constellations, Core Energetics, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Feldenkrais, and meditation practices.
With over 25 years of experience in corporate America, covering areas such as consumer and market research, management, sales, operations, CRM, and marketing, Dr. Hecker brings a wealth of real-world knowledge to her practice. Her academic credentials also include a BA in Business Studies.