Book Laura Lawrence, Change Management Speaker

About This Speaker

Laura Lawrence is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, best-selling author, podcaster, philanthropist, and mother of four. She mixes heart and humour with hard truths to help individuals and teams reach their full potential and find personal fulfillment.

Her journey into mental health advocacy wasn’t planned – it was personal. After a life-altering pivot led to a deep depression, Laura found herself starting over. This experience fueled her passion for helping others navigate change with confidence and build healthy relationships.

Laura has a gift for simplifying complex ideas into practical tools. As a leading voice in the wellness space, she empowers people to take charge of their mindset, build resilience, and adapt to change with greater ease.

Her storytelling and sense of humour make her guidance memorable and actionable. Laura’s strategies strengthen individuals and leaders, foster better relationships, and boost collaboration and performance.

She is the founder of MindBody Balance and host of the HeartTalk Podcast. Laura also serves as CEO of Youth Matter Canada, a non-profit supporting youth and family mental health. Her initiatives have helped thousands across all ages and life stages.

In recognition of her impact, Laura has received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (2023) and the YWCA Women of Distinction Award (2024) for her contributions to mental health.

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Speaking Topics: Laura Lawrence

What Matters Most: The Key to Thriving Teams & Sustainable Success

A company’s greatest asset isn’t its products, processes, or profits—it’s its people. Yet in today’s fast-paced, high-performance environments, well-being and workplace culture often fall by the wayside in the pursuit of productivity. The result? Burnout, disengagement, and fractured teams. In this transformative keynote, Laura invites organizations to reimagine success—not as a choice between performance and wellness, but as a partnership between the two. With her signature blend of relatable storytelling, infectious energy, and practical insight, Laura breaks down the critical connection between mental wellness, team dynamics, and sustainable success. Drawing from her own experience and grounded in the latest research, Laura delivers four powerful strategies that help leaders and teams boost resilience, communicate with clarity, and create a culture where people feel empowered to thrive—both personally and professionally. Keynote Take-Aways: • The R.E.S.T. Framework for Managing Stress: A simple, research-backed approach to shift mindsets, regulate stress, and build long-term resilience. • Mastering Conflict & Communication: Actionable tools to navigate tough conversations, strengthen trust, and foster healthier team dynamics. • Time Management for Peak Performance: Proven techniques to eliminate distractions, sharpen focus, and maximize individual and collective potential.

Tech Distraction to Human Connection: Reclaiming Focus, Performance, and Wellbeing in a Hyper-Connected World

We live in a world where digital connection is constant—but our focus, productivity, and mental clarity are under siege. The average person checks their device 144 times a day and spends upwards of 8 hours immersed in digital environments. The question is: At what cost? In this timely and transformative keynote, Laura shines a light on the silent disruptor affecting today’s workplaces—technoference—the constant digital interruptions that chip away at performance, collaboration, and overall well-being. With insight, humor, and real-world strategies grounded in neuroscience, Laura empowers teams and leaders to take back control of their time, attention, and connection. This isn’t about going offline—it’s about getting intentional. Audiences walk away with a renewed sense of clarity and the tools they need to build healthier tech habits, create focus-friendly environments, and foster deeper human connection in a digital-first world. Keynote Take-Aways: • The Hidden Cost of Tech Overuse: Explore the latest science on how constant digital distractions impact brain health, productivity, and team engagement. • Good Tech vs. Junk Tech: Discover how to use technology as a tool—not a trap—by filtering out the noise and aligning tech use with performance goals. • Creating Focus-Friendly Cultures: Learn how to design boundaries that protect deep work, spark creativity, and strengthen workplace relationships.

The Power of Adaptability: Thriving in Change with Confidence and Clarity

In today’s high-stakes business world, change isn’t optional—it’s constant. But while disruption can feel overwhelming, it also holds the power to shape stronger leaders, more resilient teams, and a renewed sense of purpose. In this moving and motivational keynote, Laura shares her deeply personal story—a journey from unexpected adversity to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur and philanthropist in the mental wellness space. What began as a life-altering challenge evolved into a mission to help others lead with courage, clarity, and conviction. More than a talk on mindset, this keynote is a roadmap for transformation. With vulnerability, humor, and practical wisdom, Laura equips professionals and leaders with the tools to break through self-limiting beliefs, embrace change with confidence, and unlock their full leadership potential—especially in uncertain times. Keynote Take-Aways: • Mastering Change with Confidence: Shift from resistance to resilience with strategies for leading effectively through uncertainty and challenge. • Building Resilient, Growth-Oriented Teams: Learn how to foster adaptability, psychological safety, and long-term success—no matter what comes next. • Enhancing Focus & Productivity: Gain practical tools to eliminate distractions, optimize workflow, and sustain peak performance even during times of transition.

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