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Laura Foster is a speaker known for her ability to get to the deeper root of why people are not sparked and inspired in their work. Whether she’s delivering a keynote, facilitating a workshop, or being interviewed on a podcast, Laura is an inspiring and accomplished presenter for organizations, conferences, professional associations, and women’s networks.
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Why Laura Speaks
Far too many of us were told, “You can do anything you want. Find a career you love and money and joy will follow.” For so many people, this just didn't happen. We were all sold a damaged bill of goods and this is hurting us individually, but it's also hurting our companies. When our employees fall out of love with their work, they underperform, they make mistakes, and ultimately they leave.
According to the latest Gallup poll, 67% of Americans are disengaged with their work. Clearly, this isn’t sustainable for companies or for us as a society. There is a hunger for more, yet most people have no idea what they want or how to create it, and most companies don't recognize that if they don't address this issue proactively, they
will have to rehire employees after people transition out again and again and again.
This is something Laura knows all too well.
Prior to pursuing her own business as a coach and speaker, she was a fashion designer. She knew early on this was her “calling,” and she worked hard to make that dream come true.
Then, in 2007 Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer and realized that the job she was supposed to love was causing her a great deal of anxiety and pain. She knew she needed to change, and at the time, she had no idea where to start.
This is the basis for her signature Keynote- Fall {Back} in Love with Your Work.
Signature Presentation- Fall {Back} in Love with Your Work
Designed for Organizations, Conferences, Professional Associations, and Women’s Networks.
Have your employees (or perhaps you) ever sat at their desks and asked themselves, “How did I get here? Is this what I want?” Or maybe they (or you) have felt themselves coasting in their current roles and realize they are ready for a professional refresh. They know they are ready for more. More ease, more joy… and more meaningful work. Life and leadership coach Laura Foster is on a mission to show career professionals and business leaders how to re-engage with and fundamentally shift their relationship with work to benefit themselves and their companies.
After breast cancer woke her up to the discontent she had been feeling and denying, she slowed down, reevaluated what truly mattered, recalibrated professionally, and now shows others how to do the same. In her signature presentation, Fall {Back} in Love with Your Work, Laura will show your participants/members/attendees how to re-envision their work as an opportunity for professional and personal growth so that they possess more energy, improve professional relationships, make more impact, and position themselves for additional career advancement.
This keynote can also be delivered as a two-hour to two-day experiential workshop.
By the end of this presentation, audience members will be able to:
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Clarify their priorities and learn how to better integrate work into life.
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Take ownership of their thinking, behavior, and actions at work.
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Shift how professional communication is delivered and received by “assuming positive intent.”
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Capitalize on opportunities to learn, grow, and find deeper meaning from their current role.
Testimonials
“Laura’s workshop on How to Fall {Back} in Love with your Work was fantastic! It was very timely and helped me reframe my mindset in a really valuable way going into conversation with my leadership just a few days later. It helped me ask for what I really wanted in my call and it opened the door for further conversation with my leaders.”
— Lauren Hebbel, Assistant Director, EY Americas
“I just wanted to recognize your coaching in the leadership in the workshops you offer. They have helped me immensely and I have put several of the tips, insights and discoveries I learned and uncovered in your workshops and they have been life changing. I have grown professionally, personally and even resolved what previously seemed intractable problems. I am thankful for the quality of your work and for your generosity.”
— Deika Elmi, Security and Risk Manager
“I attended Laura’s workshop entitled “How to Become a Human Being rather than a Human Doing.” I honestly felt it was life changing. Laura expertly guided our group through a process and discussion that left us feeling more connected, brave and resilient. Since then, I have given myself permission to live more fully. Thank you Laura.”
— Kelly Duggan, Professor, Georgian College
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