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Looking for an interpersonal communication expert to educate and entertain your group with creative and substantive strategies?
Want a keynote speaker or interactive seminar leader who will inspire your folks to feel refreshed, renewed and recharged?
WELL, YOU'RE IN LUCK!
Join the hundreds of companies, non-profit organizations, professional associations, military services and government agencies who've selected Laura Benjamin to keynote their conferences and train their employees.
Laura's programs are based on practical and innovative strategies tested by hundreds of employee groups throughout the U.S. and Europe. Her 20+ years of frontline leadership, team management, consulting and executive coaching lend experience-backed credibility to every learning event.
HER PERSONABLE, DOWN TO EARTH PRESENTATION STYLE, CREATIVE TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS have been praised by College Presidents, CEO's, Meeting and Event Planners, Human Resource Executives and Professional Association Presidents.
As Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association President, Rob Schmedeke has said, "Laura's ability to connect with the audience was evident from the beginning. Energy! Involvement! Thank you so much for your teambuilding presentation!"
CSPTA Event Planner and Business Manager, Barbara Broadbooks, was equally pleased. "A big thank-you for sharing your expertise both with the Board and attendees. Your presentation was a definite highlight."
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL (MPI) TWICE DESIGNATED LAURA AS A "PLATINUM PROGRAM SPEAKER"...
...for the quality of her content, interactive approach and entertaining presentation style. She 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 Army, United States Air Force, Wells Fargo, IRS, United States Olympic Committee (USOC), State of Florida Dept. of Children and Families, National Association of Childcare Professionals, General Services Administration, Junior Achievement, Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs, Goodwill Industries and many others.
INSPIRING, ENTERTAINING AND ENERGETIC ARE WORDS USED FREQUENTLY TO DESCRIBE LAURA'S PRESENTATION STYLE...
"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
And another perspective...
"You are awesome! When I go on dates, can you talk to me through an earpiece to ensure success!?" Anonymous Student, Pikes Peak Community College CO
LAURA'S PROGRAMS COVER A WIDE RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT GOALS INCLUDING...
- How to Build a Positive Attitude and Resilience to Change in Challenging Times
- The CARLA Concept: How to Raise an Issue, Prove Your Point and Communicate with Confidence & Clarity
- Getting to Constructive Outcomes with the Conflict Lens
- Can Ya Hear Me Now? Discover the Other Half of Interpersonal Communication Through Your Personal Listening Style
- How to Create Customer Centric Service Skills
- Employee Engagement and Retention: Dare to Be Different!
- Teamwork: There IS an 'I' in Team!
- DiSC® Personality Styles: Careful, Your Personality is Showing!
- Taming 'Godzilla' and Other Difficult People
CLIENTS RELY ON LAURA TO PROVIDE ONE-OF-A-KIND LEARNING EXPERIENCES...
"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 over and over again, 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
LAURA PROVIDES ADDED VALUE...
THROUGH BOARD & STRATEGIC PLANNING FACILITATION: Laura will facilitate a Board Meeting, Retreat or Strategic Planning Session in conjunction with a conference or convention. She is happy to help leadership boards define roles, clarify goals and tackle new projects. For more info, please click here...
THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATIONS: Laura is certified in Situational Leadership®, the ConflictLens® by Creative Metrics and Leadership CultureLink® by the Corporate Development Group. She is expertly proficient in the DiSC® Classic Behavioral assessments, Personal Listening, Team Dimensions and Work Expectations profiles incorporating them into her training, facilitation and individual coaching work for almost two decades.
THROUGH COMPLEMENTARY INTERVIEWS: Laura will interview one or more of your key decision makers to ensure her programs address the learning objectives, goals and pressing issues that challenge your organization employees or association members.
AS A MEDIA RESOURCE: Laura is an experienced subject matter expert, radio talk show and television guest. She's happy to promote your organization's event, theme, message or fund-raising goals.
WE WELCOME YOUR CONTACT: To contact Laura's office to discuss program choices and your preferred dates, please call 719-266-8088 or send us a note. We look forward to supporting you and your organization!
CONTACT: To contact Laura's office to discuss program choices and your preferred dates, please call 719-266-8088 or send us a note. We look forward to supporting you and your organization!
"You were the BEST commencement speaker we've had in 6 years!" Greg Mitchell, President, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs
"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
"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
"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
Good times, good laughs. Theresa Anderson, Jefferson County School District
This was an excellent teambuilding program. Heather Burke, Boulder Valley School District
You were great! Cathy Nelson, Jefferson County School District
Great seminar. Thank you! Stephen Canavan, Falcon School District 49
Thank you. You kept it interesting and motivational. Marie Price, Douglas County School District
FROM CABELAS' NATIONAL HR TEAMBUILDER
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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