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Heather Soderquist

Hi there!

I have to start with this: I think it’s sooo cool that we’re already connected. After all, that’s how you ended up here—you reading my bio, me introducing myself. Our paths were destined to cross—at least for this brief moment. And that’s the first spark of networking: you never know when or how a connection will grow or when you’ll revisit it. The connections you nurture today will become the network that shapes your tomorrow. If the ignition holds, let’s go somewhere meaningful together!

In all of life, and especially in the MBA world, relationships matter—from fellow applicants to future colleagues, professors, and alumni. The connections you nurture today will become the network that shapes your tomorrow. So, it’s nice to meet you! 

A little about me professionally

I’ve spent more than a decade helping MBA applicants navigate one of the most transformative journeys of their lives through a leading industry media outlet. As the former COO of Poets&Quants, I’ve had a front-row seat to the world of business education and know the MBA landscape inside and out—from what top schools are really looking for, to the kinds of leaders and workers they’re advancing in the world, what matters to their adcoms, and their vision of the future of business.

And that should all really matter to you! Not just so you can interview well and get in, but because their values and expertise will shape your future—the quality and trajectory of your life—and your personal and very important impact on the world. Let's make sure that’s aligned in your search and selection process.

But here’s what you really need to know

I’m a coach, an advocate, and someone who is deeply invested in helping people level up. I frequently sign my emails from: Your Advocate In Your Boldest Endeavors. That’s not just a tagline—it’s how I show up for the people in my life.

I’m driven by the belief that “living the life you imagined” isn’t a luxury but a requirement. The world needs each of us to be the person we are supposed to be, and I want to help people become exactly that—or the next iteration of that on the journey. If you’re applying to the toughest MBA programs, you’re already aiming high and in a position to catalyze your vision. My job is to help you find and own your story, push through doubt, and show up as your best self—in the admissions process, in leadership, and in life.

My vibe, on a more personal note

I was born on an Air Force base, the child of two parents who both served. That upbringing taught me discipline, resilience, and the value of service—qualities I carry with me every day. I work hard & I play hard.

Outside of coaching, you’ll find me in the gym training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay-Thai, or boxing and maybe, maybe taking flying lessons. On the flip, I am a poet and avid writer of love letters (yes, love letters!), because I believe that words have the power not just to connect us but to heal and change us.

My Spirit Animal? Really?

Love-A-Lot Care Bear. Or, maybe a lion. The dichotomy is real here, folks.

MBTI type?

ENFP – 100%, can’t deny it.

So if you’re here—and you’re ready to make a big life chage—you should know you have an advocate in your boldest endeavors. So, let’s make it happen.

Wanna know if working with Heather or one of our other awesome coaches could be the right move for your MBA application?