Paige has passion for both personal and professional growth of those she leads. Her optimism and service-oriented mindset inspire others to reach their full potential.
Why do you believe honoring achievement is important?
It’s important to share stories of achievement, and the hardships and struggles, because it demonstrates our humanity, our grit and our determination. It makes it real. Our business community is comprised of leaders who recognize the legacy of those Arizonans who came before us and created positive change for both the United States and Arizona, like Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Senator Ernest McFarland and others who spent their careers creating the foundation for a better Arizona. Today, we experience the fruits of their efforts. Due to their leadership, so many of us were attracted to move here from other places and created high-quality lifestyles for ourselves and our loved ones. Knowing others’ stories of achievement can inspire us to each make our unique imprint.
What insights have you gained in your career that would inspire others?
In 20-plus years working in Arizona, I’ve consistently experienced a meritocracy, where people are rewarded based on value offered, services delivered or problems solved. Having been on global leadership teams and now running an Arizona-based business for the past two decades, it’s clear that possibilities for success are not only unlimited but literally ours for the taking.
Even though we’ve experienced economic recessions and global health challenges, those people who’ve adapted to change and shown resilience are the ones who have been successful on many levels, all the while enjoying a high quality of life. This is the opportunity for any person here in Arizona. Because of current leaders’ work in diversifying our economy since the last recession, each of us can and should experience prosperity and enjoy quality lifestyle — including education, arts and culture — for the foreseeable future.
What can we do — now — to make a difference for young people/women in Arizona?
AZ enrolls well over 1 million children in our school system. This provides an opportunity for rolling to the masses a well-rounded mentoring program starting in middle school. Each and every student should engage with a mentor where they explore timely themes for being successful in today’s world. Leaning on the experience of those willing people who’ve gone before them, this mentoring would not only be for professional success but should focus holistically, from the perspective of the heart, head and body. Mentor guides mentee in exploring what they’re passionate about, what skillsets are needed to move in that direction, and how their bodies and diet can support them in getting there. This mentoring program should be designed and rolled out to the masses through the school system, beginning at middle school, with virtual and in-person format. High School graduation celebrations include stories of how this Life Skills Mentoring Program has positively impacted mentees.
In A Few Words
- What was the last course, certification or training you took to improve yourself professionally? Seven-day Visioning Retreat in Cancun by Dr. Joe Dispenza.
- What would you say is a single characteristic OTHERS might attribute to you that defines your success? Optimism
- What is the one thing you feel you could work on professionally to be a greater success? Be Bolder
- What is the one professional skill you have that has gotten you where you are today? Win-Win Negotiation
- What is the single greatest issue facing Arizona today? Rising temperatures and downstream impacts of less rainfall.
About Me
I founded Bridge Real Estate and Relocation Concierge, through which I have guided companies and talent from 26 countries of origin to make Arizona home. Bridge represents clients in negotiating real estate transactions totaling half a billion dollars.
During my corporate career, I was voted Outstanding Coach and Mentor while on a fast path to partnership with global consulting firm Accenture.
I served as chief people officer of a locally owned Tempe-based technology company, where she led nationwide expansion to triple revenues and professionally develop staff, contributing to their quality of life and our highly skilled technology workforce. The company was purchased by Insight.
Community involvement is also part of my career. I was a board member of Downtown YMCA and Charter 100 and served nearly a decade as a Girl Scout troop leader and for the past nine years in a leadership role on the PTO at my daughter’s school.
Paige Heavey is President at Bridge Real Estate & Relocation Concierge.
