Leadership, resilience & performance under pressure.
I deliver practical, engaging keynote sessions that help leaders build resilience, sustain leadership energy and perform at a high level in demanding environments.
Known for bringing high energy, insight and practical application — my sessions create space for reflection while equipping people with clear, actionable ways forward.
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Speaker, leadership specialist & CliftonStrengths practitioner.
Based in Dubai and working globally with leaders and organisations operating in demanding environments. With more than 30 years of leadership experience, Laura supports senior leaders, leadership teams and high-potential talent to strengthen performance, resilience and leadership effectiveness under pressure.
Following a near-fatal accident in 2013 and more than 20 surgeries to date, Laura developed a deeply practical understanding of resilience and sustainable performance — perspectives that now shape her speaking, coaching and leadership work.
Laura is the author of Rebuilt to Last and founder of The Leadership Sanctuary.
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If you're looking for a speaker who brings energy, practical insight and immediate impact — let's talk.
Laura was an integral part of our global event, delivering a keynote that was both engaging and energising, and resonated deeply with our audience. Her perspective on resilience, confidence and leadership — particularly in complex professional environments — brought both depth and practical insight. Most importantly, her message was empowering: participants left feeling focused, motivated and ready to lead with greater purpose and impact.
Laura delivered an insightful and thought-provoking keynote, exploring how energy shapes performance, culture and leadership impact. Her session was both intellectually stimulating and highly practical, offering clear ways to apply these ideas in leadership and organisational contexts.
Laura delivered a compelling keynote on resilience and leadership that resonated strongly with both industry partners and senior stakeholders. Her message reinforced the importance of adaptability, growth and sustained performance in today's environment.
Laura brought exceptional energy and impact to our Top Talent programme. Her session created strong engagement across the group, and the feedback from participants was consistently positive. She played a key role in the success of the programme.
What topics do I speak on?
Leadership, resilience and performance under pressure, along with strengths-based leadership and leading well through uncertainty and change. Talks are practical and engaging — audiences leave with insights they can apply straight away.
What types of events do I speak at?
Conferences, leadership offsites and away days, corporate and organisational events, and women-in-leadership programmes — from intimate leadership groups to large audiences, in the UK and internationally.
Can I tailor a talk to your audience?
Yes. Every keynote is shaped around your audience, theme and objectives so the message lands with your specific leaders and context — never delivered off the shelf.
How do you book me to speak?
Get in touch via the contact page with your event date, audience and theme — I'll follow up to discuss the right topic and format for your event.