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Laura Best is a nationally recognized keynote speaker who loves nothing more than to energize a room of people curious about how to bring more passions into their work and life!
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“Laura was U.S. Bank's keynote speaker for our signature event for Women's heritage month. She was incredibly kind, professional, prompt, and genuine. Her presentation was incredibly impactful to women and allies alike. She not only gave an engaging and insightful presentation around finding your purpose, but she left everyone with actionable steps to find their own after the session concluded. Laura is professional and most importantly, is authentic and it shines in every way she communicates and holds herself. The world needs more of her light!”
-Jessica Cain
Assistant Vice President, US Bank
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“The positive energy Laura brings to her events is palpable.Â
She uses her talent to curate authentic settings where attendees feel comfortable building relationships with deeper connections. Her events are intentional and focused, and one leaves feeling invigorated, enlightened, and ready to take action!”
Erin Steckler,
VP, Old National Bank
“What lights us up?” Laura challenged us to explore the depths of our passions. Â
We’ve all experienced those moments when our hearts beat faster, fueled by something we deeply care about. Laura’s words resonated, urging us to understand why certain things ignite our enthusiasm. If your organization seeks to ignite teams and foster inspiration, I wholeheartedly recommend tapping into Laura’s talents.
HeeSook Alden, Co-Chair,
NextUp Southern CaliforniaÂ
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Born to Buzz
How to Spark Your Passions (Without Quitting It All)
Laura's new book, launching this summer!
Are you ready for your teams and attendees to get "supercharged"?
Keynotes
Are you looking to help your teams rediscover what lights them up?
Maybe you’re searching for creative ways to bring your teams together in-person?
Book Laura for one of your team events – whether you’re a small group or a national team, we’d love to help you create a spark!
Topics:
- Supercharge Your Work and Life By Rediscovering Your Passions.
- Work Worth Loving:Â Transform Team Engagement With The Power of Job Crafting
- Fire to Shine:Â Self-Care That Sparks Real Change.Â
"Laura Best gave an inspiring keynote on identifying the passions that truly fire us up. It was a great reminder of what excites me and drives my work forward."
-Gelareh Chafin, Organizational Leader
 Laura's "Supercharge Your work and life by rediscovering your passions" keynote includes:
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What "passions" are, how they help us, and why they are important to our success.Â
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How to overcome the barriers pursuing our passions, so that we can increase our confidence, fulfillment and impact on those we lead and love.Â
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A 5-Step method to identifying, exploring and sharing what you love.Â
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AÂ "Promise" that guarantees every attendee will take action after your event!
The opposite of "cookie cutter"
If you're looking to energize and inspire your sales, customer or employee event you know that you need a unique approach to create a meaningful and memorable experience!
Partner with Laura to customize the platform of "passion" to meet the needs of your event!
LET'S TALK ABOUT MAKING YOUR EVENT SHINE! âž”
“Laura’s session on “Supercharge Your Life + Work” left a lasting impact on me.
As a woman in business, her content resonated deeply and left me feeling more empowered than ever. What stood out was the interactive nature of the presentation, making the learning experience both engaging and enjoyable. Laura’s personable approach made the session even more enriching – her insights are a must-hear for all aspiring leaders.”
Krystal Wallace,
Head of HR, NextUp
“The environment that was created was a space of trust and opennessÂ
...Where we all immediately felt safe sharing our history in our careers and were able to give advice and guidance to one another without judgement and with pure good intentions. The hilarious, energetic and thought-provoking facilitator Laura Best and the gracious and thoughtful panel spoke from their personal experiences and gave so many nuggets of knowledge that I left the session feeling hopeful and ready to tackle making space for the quiet voices and lifting women up.
Alicia,
Technology Leader
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“People were RAVING about your session and you hit just the right note with the whole room; you are an absolute star.”
— Sarah Croots, Europe & Middle East Regional Director, Meritas
"Laura’s relatable stories, interactive style, and passion-driven approach made her session unforgettable.
Laura Best brought incredible energy and insight to Associations North’s SHEMoves 2025 event. Her session, “Supercharge Your Work and Life by Rediscovering Your Passions,” was the perfect mix of inspiration and practicality — offering attendees tangible tools to reconnect with their purpose and passions.
— Laurel Trost, Event Producer
Workshops
We help your leaders love their work.Â
Our workshop will help your team build trust and support, emerging with a renewed sense of curiosity and confidence about how they can make a difference at work.
New for 2025:Â
"CALM TO FIRE"Â
Help your team build resilience and create energy – together. These sessions are supported by 1:1 coaching, to help your teams thrive.Â
"Laura’s “Finding Your Passion” workshop made our afternoon meaningful and impactful. We all left feeling inspired and with action plans – taking time out to be in community and reflect on passions new and old was a gift.”
— Louise Schoenberger, Sales Leader, Insperity
"Thank you, Laura for inspiring all of us to consider our own journey and how to support and lead others.”
— Sona Pancholy, President, Meritas
