Colorado communication coach, career marketing coach, business coach, professional public keynote speaker, strategic planning facilitator. Colorado Springs veteran owned business.

Interpersonal communication training, retreats, conferences, keynote speaking with Laura Benjamin, Colorado Springs Communication Coach

Looking for lively, interactive, substantive and entertaining programs on interpersonal communication?

Hi, I'm Laura Benjamin, President of Pinehurst Press Ltd. a communication consulting, coaching, facilitation and training company. With over two decades of professional speaking, training and facilitation experience for groups from 7 to 700, I would be delighted to help make your next learning event an enjoyable and educational one!

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LAURA'S POPULAR PROGRAMS INCLUDE...

Workplace Role Analysis: How to Create Highly Effective Teams, Leverage Talent and Improve Employee Engagement

Dealing with the Dark Days: How to Build a Positive Attitude and Resilience to Change in Challenging Times

How to Create Customer-Centric Communication Skills

Layoff First Aid: How to Help Others Maintain a Positive Attitude and Get Back to Work in Half the Time

Dare to be Different! Employee Retention & Engagement Training for HR Professionals and Frontline Leaders

How to Create Personal Engagement Practices™ and Improve Work-Life Satisfaction

Presentation Skills for Internal Trainers: How to Educate, Engage and Entertain

How to Raise an Issue, Prove Your Point and Communicate with Confidence with The CARLA Concept™ Communication Model

How to Inspire Creative Collaboration and Innovative Thinking with The CARLA Concept™

How to Tame ‘Godzilla' and Other Difficult People without Losing Your Grip!

A Different Approach to Personality Styles Training: How DiSC® Knowledge Leads to Profitable, Positive Outcomes with Clients, Customers, Constituents and Co-workers

New Media and Social Networking in Layman's Language: How to Understand and Apply the Basics and Benefits of Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and Other Social Media Tools

How to Turn Your Service Contacts into Sales Dollars with Consultative Skills and Relationship Based Sales Strategies

Words That Work: How to Enhance Persuasive Skills and Expand Personal Influence

Small Business Marketing Tips on a Shoestring

TESTIMONIALS...

"Dear Laura, Your presentations in past conferences and seminars at Ft. Carson and Ft. Lewis have been some of the most valuable, useful and enjoyable of my many years. As a de facto senior leader because of my husband's commands, it has fallen to me to be the person who is responsible in good part for the promotion of Army family programs, community projects, and information on soldier issues that affect families and their well-being, especially critical during this current Global War on Terror.

As you have stressed, communication is vital to understanding, cooperation and personal relationships, and your concepts have greatly aided and increased our abilities in those areas. I know that for many it was a journey of self-discovery, and all in such a very positive way.

As you know, the feedback from those who participated was all very enthusiastic and appreciative. Many I spoke with had never had the opportunity to assess or test their skills and preferences before with regard to leadership positions, and your model helped them do that."

Mrs. Vivian Soriano, Spouse of Edward Soriano, Lieutenant General (Retired) U.S. Army and former Commanding General, Ft. Carson CO and Ft. Lewis WA

"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..."

Then later that year...

"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

CONTACT: call 719-266-8088 to discuss availability and program(s) of interest

FEES: Professional speaker rates apply; 50% deposit to secure date

CEU CREDIT: We work with your organization to support CEU credit certification

VENUES: all-employee or all-staff events; in-service programs; on-site training; conferences and conventions; team-interventions; sales meetings; recognition events; awards programs; retreats; non-traditional locations.

TESTIMONIALS

"You were the BEST commencement speaker we've had in 6 years!" Greg Mitchell, President, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs

"I found the training in DiSC® fascinating and accurate. Thank you for your time and effort. I view it as a tremendous success that we will want to build upon!" Daniel J. Schnepf, PE, Principal, Matrix Design Group

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota Adoption Education Trainers & Recruiters, Coeur d 'Alene ID (Oct 08)

"Great class! An insightful, entertaining, engaging and varied day with excellent information and tools. Thanks, Laura!" Linda Jaeger, IATI, Fargo ND

"The program was very informative and will be useful. It gave me a new perspective of looking at situations. Laura was very engaging." Rebekah Ihnen, Lutheran Social Services, Tulare SD

"It was great!!!" Shirley Coley, Catholic Social Services, Helena MT

"Information was very helpful, both in my work and personal life. Presentation was very engaging and enjoyable. Didn't want to leave the room, even to use the bathroom, as didn't want to miss anything." Diana J. Tolstedt, Luthern Social Services of MT, Billings MT

"The information is excellent - well thought out and research supported. Presenter was excellent in facilitating dialogue and engaging participants!" Jodi Grizzle, Salt Lake City UT

"This is a very engaging training and I could connect on many levels. I appreciate your training style and your many ways in which you ensured our understanding of all these strategies and concepts." Lesa Wilhelm, Wyoming Children's Society, Cheyenne WY

Keynote: National Association of Educational Procurement Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs CO (Oct 2008)

"I really enjoyed the presentation!" Greg Livingston, University of Wyoming

"Very good information and tips!" Tammy Register, Western Wyoming Community College

""Wonderful! Thanks for the super information." Linda Meserve, Colorado State University

"Good message. Very upbeat." Darlene Morrow, University of Colorado

"I truly enjoyed your presentation - great perspective!" Jeannette Anderson, University of Southern California

"Awesome presentation!" Monica Mijangos, University of California, Davis

"Laura, you are a delightful speaker. Thank you for sharing your expertise!" Carolyn Sciarini, Weber State University

"Positive energy to start today and my thoughts about my teammates at work. Thanks for the recharge!" Anonymous

"Laura is insightful, funny and timely." Charlene Lydick, University of Colorado

"Laura - Great Job! Your presentation was very engaging and full of practical suggestions to evaluate ourselves and the teams we are involved with. Your ability to facilitate group discussion and having folks share personal stories allowed for many "ah-ha" moments where those truths connected to our real lives!" Keith Luers, C.P.M., National Association of Purchasing Management

Vermont State Society for Human Resources Management Conference, Burlington VT (Sept 08)

Hi Laura, I attended 2 of your workshops at the VT SHRM Conference. I enjoyed your seminars a great deal and as a result of info given out at the conference, I signed up to receive your blog. You do an excellent job of clearly getting your message out. I especially like the stories you weave into your messages since these real life events are something I think everyone can relate to. Each time I read your blog, I find myself saying, “WOW”. I hope you come to Vermont again to share your experiences and expertise. Thanks for a great job of sharing and enlightening me! Mickey Levee, Human Resources, Hazelett Strip Casting Corporation, Colchester VT

Hi Laura, You're such a FABULOUS speaker, so I have to say it was my sincere pleasure joining you. In fact I was also in your “How to build a Positive Attitude” class. Both were very inspirational and motivational. So I should be thanking YOU!! Thanks again for all your motivation, I look forward to hearing from you. Most Sincerely, Kate Cooke, Human Resources, Questech Corp., Rutland VT

Hello Laura, The conference was fabulous; I am already looking forward to next years. I loved sitting in on your session as well! Thank you for your support, the Brooke Bennett case hit very close to home to a lot of us! Thanks again and take care, Melissa L. Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, Clara Martin Center, Randolph VT

Hi Laura, I enjoyed your lecture enormously and good for you to forge ahead without the aid of the computer. Actually, I preferred hearing you without that aide. I will be referring you to as many people as I can! I hope that you have a great weekend, Laura, and I look forward to our continuing conversations. Peace, Libby, Elizabeth Hanzl-Kleine, Marketing Director, Triad Temporary Services, Inc.

Hi Laura, It was nice meeting you as well! I really enjoyed your seminar and thought you did a great job presenting! We typically have a number of trainings for our employees here and thought you might be a great addition to one of them, which I why I referred you to Rachel as she typically puts them together. I will definitely look out for your newsletters and look forward to reading them! You have a great memory as well! Yes, we did meet at lunch! Sarah Camisa, Pizzagalli Construction Company, South Burlington VT

"Laura's ability to connect with the audience was evident from the beginning. Energy! Involvement! Thank you so much for your teambuilding presentation!" Rob Schmedeke, Aurora Public Schools and President, CSPTA

On behalf of CSPTA a "big" thank you for sharing your time and expertise both with the Board and attendees. Your presentation was a definite highlight. Thank you so much! Barbara Broadbook, CSPTA Business Manager & Event Planner

You rock! Karen Knight, Boulder Valley School District

Your teambuilding presentation was great! Kathy Wier, Douglas County School District

This was an excellent teambuilding program. Heather Burke, Boulder Valley School District

You were great! Cathy Nelson, Jefferson County School District

Thank you. You kept it interesting and motivational. Marie Price, Douglas County School District

From Cabelas' Human Resources Conference

This presentation and exercise is exactly what our HR Group at Cabelas' needed. Excellent job! Thank you! Erika Storbeck

I dreaded another "team player" activitiy. After all, how many can one endure? However you were THE BEST! You show someone rather than tell with a fun activity. Anonymous

Fun presentation and a positive learning experience! Brian Sorenson

You did a GREAT job! Amy Walker

Very good presentation! I appreciated the interaction with everyone else! Jennifer Bales

This was excellent information and very enjoyable. Kiley Nienhuser

Great Job - made us feel comfortable and eager to participate. Terri Hongsermeier

Thank you. I very much enjoyed your seminar. Marcia Bruns

Great job!!! Mark Day

I'm impressed! Great presentation style. Ashley Andreas

I enjoyed listening to Laura and the activities were a great way to get our whole team engaged. Anonymous

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