Meet Amy Powell – Instructor Spotlight

Behind every HeatSpring course is an expert instructor—a seasoned professional who brings not just knowledge, but passion, real-world experience, and a commitment to helping others grow. While thousands of students benefit from their expertise through our online courses, the remote nature of digital learning means many never get to know the remarkable humans behind the content.

That’s why we kicked off our Instructor Spotlight series. In these profiles, you’ll meet the folks who make HeatSpring’s learning community so special while helping build the future of our industry – one learner at a time.

Say hello to Amy Powell!

Course on HeatSpring: Construction Communication Methodology

Student Enrollments: 396

One nice thing a student has said about Amy course:

I will recommend this course to all people, you will learn many life useful tools.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten?  

A financial advisor once told me this, and over the years, I’ve heard it from several others. The idea is simple: before investing your time, money, and energy into countless ventures, start by investing in yourself—whether that’s through professional or personal development, starting a blog, podcast, or even launching a business. This mindset allowed me to finance and earn my master’s degree and ultimately led to founding and running Well Works.

What’s a quote you think about often? 

“I like things to happen, and if they don’t happen, I like to make them happen.” — Winston Churchill  

What was your first job in the industry?   

An internship with a high-end custom home builder in the mountains of Colorado. They had never had an intern before, but I was determined to work with them. I reached out, and they were willing to give it a try. These projects were essentially commercial in scale—many featured elevators, service and show kitchens, and even bowling lanes. Some even had stages and dressing rooms for their grandkids to play pretend. It was an incredibly fun job with a fantastic company, and I’ve stayed in touch with them over the years!  

How many years have you been in the industry? 

21+ years

What are your hobbies?    

I’m very career-driven, so many of my hobbies align with industry-related activities. However, I have a deep passion for Overlanding—road trips, exploring, and camping are some of my family’s favorite ways to spend time together. We’re currently planning and working toward a trip to Alaska. I also enjoy reading, writing, and watching movies with my kids.

What’s a fun fact about you that your students don’t know?   

I’ve been skydiving, was part of the first girls’ soccer team at my high school, and became the first female member (and president) of my college’s student chapter of Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA). I also played saxophone in my high school jazz band and practice MMA and beekeeping—yet, despite all that, I’m terrified of the ocean (but not the beach!).  

Your favorite song at the moment?  

“I Lived” by OneRepublic 

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?  

Hamburgers and fries. I love them and am always on the hunt for the best one!  

Anything else you think would be fun to share?  

I’m currently writing a book titled “Making Construction Fun Again: Structural Support for Those Building Our World.” It’s set to be published and available this fall. Writing this book has been an incredible learning experience and a true passion project over the past two years. Through relatable stories, hands-on strategies, and a refreshing dose of humor, the book aims to rebuild one of the industry’s most overlooked frameworks—the human element.