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Laura Benjamin's Bio
To contact Laura's office, please send us a note or call 719-266-8088 (Mtn. time)
LAURA BENJAMIN's extensive and impressive background has contributed to her success as an award-winning keynote speaker, respected communication consultant, media resource, strategic planning facilitator, prolific writer, columnist and coach.
Her credentials include:
Award-winning Professional Speaker. Laura was twice selected a Meeting Professionals International Platinum Program Speaker for the quality of her content, engaging, interactive approach and entertaining presentation style. She is a popular keynote, general session speaker and seminar leader.
Laura has presented to more than half a million people worldwide since 1988. Her clients include corporate, non-profit, US military and professional associations such as the United States Air Force, the IRS, United States Olympic Committee (USOC), State of Florida, General Services Administration, Junior Achievement, Colorado Trust for People with Disabilities, Colorado Horse Council, Goodwill Industries and many others.
Skilled Facilitator for Professional Association and Non-profit Boards. Laura is a member of the International Association of Facilitators, specializing in Strategic Planning Facilitation, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Sessions. Her experience as Past-president of the Society for Human Resources Management Colorado Springs Chapter serving 200+ members and ability to work diplomatically with strong personality styles, makes her a favorite choice of Boards seeking greater impact and influence.
Originator of the innovative communication, creative-thinking and decision-making model, The CARLA Concept™. Founded on the premise that communication, problem solving and idea generation is a collaborative process, Laura's model is now used worldwide by the U.S. military, crisis counselors, frontline leaders, middle and high school educators.
Respected Media Resource. Laura's work has been featured on radio, television, newspapers and magazines. She is an entertaining and credible guest expert and quotable source on interpersonal communication, workplace and career issues. As an experienced host for two-hour, drive-time radio shows, her engaging style has educated and informed listeners as well as consistently inspired callers.
Sought-after Communication Consultant. Laura has helped thousands of consulting clients and program participants establish profitable and constructive interpersonal relationships with association members, customers, co-workers, communities and constituents.
SELECTED TESTIMONIALS FROM CLIENTS & MEETING PLANNERS
"Laura's presentation was dynamic, fun and an educational experience...her ability to connect with the audience was evident from the beginning. 'Dynamic, fun, great involvement, good laughs, something I will use in my workplace, great follow-up' were just a few of the comments listed on the evaluations. Several participants listed Laura's presentation as a highlight of the conference. Her sense of humor, enthusiasm and dedication were great assets which we would strongly endorse to any group considering hiring Laura as a speaker." Rob Schmedeke, President, and Barbara Broadbooks, Business Manager, Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association
"It was a pleasure meeting you in Orlando! Not only was your keynote at dinner excellent and inspiring, it was also most engaging. I was amazed - we could have heard a pin drop between the salad and the chicken! Not many speakers have that kind of command - that is why I was prompted to speak to you about our Annual National Leadership Conference in Denver..."Hi Laura! You did an outstanding job on Saturday in Denver. Thank you for making our closing session a big hit! I appreciate your skill and genuineness; and you deserved that standing ovation - you touched our hearts and increased our skills!" Donna K. Thornton, Past President, National Association of Child Care Professionals
"You were the BEST commencement speaker we've had in 6 years!" Greg Mitchell, President, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs
"I found your program on DiSC® Personality Styles fascinating and accurate. I view it as a tremendous success that we will want to build upon!" Daniel J. Schnepf, PE, Principal, Matrix Design Group
"Laura Benjamin presented for Junior Achievement’s National Leadership Conference...our premiere leadership development forum with attendees ranging from Presidents of Area Offices to mid-management positions. Our attendees have high expectations and Laura delivered! Despite her session being held at the end of the day on the last day of the conference, every seat was filled and people stayed through until the end. Participant feedback was so positive that Presidents of Area Offices who attended her session asked that we make an exception from our standard practice of only using internal staff for our Regional Training Sessions. As a result, we invited Laura to present in St. Louis MO, Reno NV and Orlando FL. As before, she delivered a highly interactive, engaging, and content-rich program that got rave reviews from our attendees. We are so confident in Laura’s ability to deliver quality programs that not only inform and educate, but also entertain and engage our senior leadership and mid-managers, that we will look for ways to bring her back! She has proven herself to be flexible, reliable, responsive to our needs and a pleasure to work with. We can count on her to contribute to the level of excellence Junior Achievement provides through educational programs and leadership development initiatives." Jeannette Holtham, Director of Organizational Leadership, Junior Achievement
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