Born to

Thrive

To DO Well, We Need the Conditions to BE Well.

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Watch Laura in action.

Speaking Clients

A catalyst for

wellbeing.

We’re not failing at wellbeing because we’re lazy—we’re failing because the environments we work in aren’t built for us to thrive. That’s the bold insight driving Laura Putnam’s work. A Stanford and Brown-educated movement builder and nationally recognized wellbeing strategist, Laura helps organizations stop putting the burden on individuals—and start creating workplace ecosystems where people can both do well and be well.  

Her high-energy keynotes cut through the noise of wellness apps and productivity hacks to reveal what really works: shifting culture, empowering leaders, and designing conditions that support whole-person thriving. Audiences walk away with renewed clarity, actionable tools, and a shared sense of purpose - to lead, live and work in ways that are truly sustainable.

“Laura has a knack for helping us see wellness in a whole new way.”

LuAnn Heinen, Vice President
Business Group on Health

Curiosity is the key to a better

culture.

How do you build a culture of wellbeing?

When it comes to wellbeing at work, there is no easy solution. Instead, it takes the willingness to ask questions, the courage to be curious, and the effort to lead the way.

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  • “Laura’s energy, insights and storytelling create space for people to truly shift their thinking.”

    Don George

    President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont

  • “That was the first time I’ve heard something that could actually move the needle on engagement with wellness. It’s the manager!”

    Quincy Quinlan

    Senior Director of Health Benefit Services, Texas Association of Counties

  • “A brilliant keynote speaker, Laura spoke the truth about what we need to do improve to health in our workplaces and our communities."

    Maddie Philley

    Community Impact Director, American Heart Association

  • “Laura’s session was the most powerful event I have ever attended. It truly changed the organization.”

    Mike Yurchuk

    Former Senior VP Of Human Resources, Schindler Elevator Corporation

  • “Laura’s keynote was dynamic, insightful, and relevant to everyone in the room.”

    Amy Lambert

    President, Wellness Council of Indiana

  • “Laura’s talent on stage to convey meaningful messages and impact the audience in such a positive way is truly a gift!”

    Kerri Begley

    CMP, Vice President, Business Education & Events, Indiana Chamber of Commerce

One of the top innovators in the industry, Laura helps companies carve a faster path to wellbeing.

Wellness is a tough nut to crack. But Laura refuses to accept the status quo. She was one of the first in the field to discover that empowering managers to lead wellbeing within their teams is the single best way to start a movement of wellness across the organization. Laura will reveal the secret of how to unleash the power of leadership, teams and cultures to make wellbeing a way of life at your organization.

Keynote Topics

  • Tangible Takeaways:

    • Why willpower isn’t the answer—and what is

    • How to create the conditions for collective wellbeing

    • What leaders and teams can do together to change the culture

Why Wellbeing Is Broken—And How We Fix It

Born to Thrive

  • Tangible Takeaways:

    • Lead by example without being perfect

    • Foster environments of safety, hope, and human connection

    • Shift wellbeing from a personal add-on to a team-wide advantage

Fueling Teams Through Wellbeing & Belonging

A New Kind of Leader

  • Tangible Takeaways:

    • Understand the behavioral science behind movement and mood

    • Experience the surprising clarity that comes from moving

    • Learn simple ways to make motion a default in your workday

A High-Energy Wake-Up Call for Your Workforce

Born to Move, Told to Sit

The

ultimate

wellness guide.

Since its release, Laura’s groundbreaking book on wellness continues to appear on bestseller lists. This go-to resource is packed with actionable tips to help leaders, managers, trainers, and employees spark wellbeing for everyone.