Heidi Forbes Öste, PhD is a renowned behavioral scientist, best-selling author, and executive producer of the Evolving Digital Self & Global Nomad Hacks podcasts. With 25 years of experience in social strategy consulting, she has an excellent track record of translating scholarly research into actionable steps to help individuals and organizations thrive in the digital era. Besides being an expert on strategic integration of Digital Wellbeing and Ethics, Heidi is passionate about sustainability, wellbeing, and global citizens. She uses her expertise to advise companies on corporate wellbeing, wearables technology outcomes, future of workplace, social strategy, leadership development, networking, and organization development.

Heidi Forbes Öste holds a PhD, Master's of Science in Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She has served on multiple boards and holds advisory roles as an expert on strategic integration of Digital Wellbeing and Ethics to support the transition into the digital era without losing humanity in the process. Some of her past positions include: Managing Partner at 2BalanceU, Executive Producer & Host at Global Nomad Hacks, Advisor at RAIVEN CAPITAL, and Co-Founder, Director of Research & Partnerships at Valhalla d'Oc.