Moments of grief, caregiving, and life transitions shape how people show up at work. Drawing on corporate leadership experience and the stories behind Sailing with Angels, Laura explores why empathy, flexibility, and humanity are not soft leadership traits—they are strategic advantages that build stronger cultures and more resilient organizations.

Ideal for:
Corporate leadership conferences
HR initiatives
Executive retreats
Women’s leadership programs

Building Organizations That Can Sail Through Change

In times of disruption, organizations often focus on technology alone. True resilience comes from aligning technology, team design, and talent development. Laura shares how leaders build organizations capable of navigating uncertainty—where the right tools support empowered teams and human talent remains the ultimate competitive advantage.

Ideal for:
Financial services conferences
Fintech events
Systems integrator client programs
Digital transformation forums

The Helpful and Hard Conversations

The most valuable inheritance families receive is rarely financial—it’s wisdom, habits, and perspective. Blending financial services insight with stories from Sailing with Angels, Laura explores how families and leaders can preserve generational wisdom, navigate aging and loss, and ensure the lessons of one generation continue guiding the next.

Ideal for:
Wealth advisors
Family offices
Client appreciation events
Estate planning forums

Navigating the People Who Shape Our Lives

Every life and career is shaped by three kinds of people: Angels who guide us, Alligators who challenge us, and Anglers who help us find new opportunities. Laura shares a memorable framework for recognizing the mentors, adversaries, and catalysts who sharpen judgment, build resilience, and shape stronger leaders.

Ideal for:
Leadership retreats
Team offsites
Corporate culture events
Community leadership forums

Creativity often emerges during life’s most difficult seasons. In this talk, Laura explores how storytelling, art, and humor help people navigate grief and reinvention.

This program can also feature illustrator Aileen Bennett, sharing the story of their creative partnership and how words and art transform loss into connection.

Ideal for:
Book festivals
Creative leadership events
Universities
Women’s forums

Innovation requires more than good ideas—it requires understanding how different people approach solving problems. This interactive workshop draws on Laura’s training in the FourSight Creative Problem Solving framework, guiding participants through a live challenge that highlights the roles of Clarifiers, Ideators, Developers, and Implementers. Teams leave with practical tools for navigating complex challenges and a deeper appreciation for how diverse thinking styles strengthen collaboration and innovation.

Ideal for:
Leadership retreats
Corporate strategy sessions
Innovation workshops
Team development programs
Career development programs