Jumpstart your wellness program.

Let's face it. Workplace wellness is confusing. New theories come out every day. Jarring statistics and competing trends make it impossible to know which step to take. With a keen understanding of human behavior and what actually works, Laura delivers thought‑provoking keynote speeches that will get employees out of their seats and on their way to better health. Laura addresses hundreds of leaders, managers and employees around the world. Her unique style of speaking combines relevant statistics, case studies and scientific research with meaningful stories and a good dose of humor.
"Laura Putnam gave a superb opening address at Workforce Strategy 2017. Our audience of Fortune 500 companies found her compelling, engaging and inspiring. A dynamic and professional on-stage presence, Laura communicates by showing more than telling; her use of images, powerful data points, examples and stories enhances impact, as evidenced by numerous references to her content throughout the rest of the conference."
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- LuAnn Heinen, Vice President, Workforce Well-being, Productivity and Human Capital, National Business Group on Health

Upcoming Events

2020

February 13
Denver CO 
American Heart Association
Topic: Rewriting the Script
Keynote

March 5*
San Francisco CA
Association of Legal Administrators
Topic: The Multiplier Effect
Featured Speaker

March 17*
Horsham PA
Inframark
Topic: Managers on the Move
Leadership training for cohort of managers

March 24, 25, 26*
Fargo ND
Blue Cross Blue Shield ND
Topic: Managers on the Move
Leadership training for all managers & leaders

April 2*
Charlottesville VA
​Federal Agency
​Topic: Leading Wellness
Executive Leadership Training

April 8
Stowe VT
​VSBIT Spring Conference
Topic: Activating School Leaders
Keynote

April 20 & 21
Hilton Head SC
​Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference
Topic: Activating Managers
Train-the-Trainer Workshop

August 5*
Albuquerque NM
Topic: Activating Managers
Training for Wellness Champions

August 6*
Albuquerque NM
Topic: Managers on the Move  
​Training for Managers & Supervisors
*Not available to the public.

Available on Demand

2019

July 26
Featured guest
Freeman Means Business podcast

May 14
Featured presenter
The Multiplier Effect

​February 20
Featured guest
Activating Managers
2019 ​(cont.)

January 25
Featured presenter
Workplace Wellness That Works webinar
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​January 20
​Featured guest
How to boost your daily routine

​January 8
Featured guest
Emotionally Intelligent Recruiter
2018

​​​December 12
Featured guest
Art & Science Expert Interview

​November 16
Featured guest
Humana WELLChat webinar

​October 20
Featured guest
Real Balance webinar

​September 19
Featured guest
SHRM / Fitbit webinar​
To schedule Laura to speak at your next event, contact Diane Goodman with Goodman Speaker Management.
diane@goodmanspeakermanagement.com

Topics

Workplace Wellness That Works

Start a Movement
A healthier, happier workforce is good for people, good for the bottom line and essential for building a winning team. Yet, while most employees have access to wellness, do these programs actually work? Evidence suggests that most do not. Over 80% of eligible employees opt out and rates of stress and poor health continue to soar. It doesn’t have to be this way. Learn about the steps every employer can take to truly make a difference. Come away inspired to start a movement of well-being in your organization.
Laura speaks about how we are "creatures of culture" at Stanford University.
Multipliers of Well-Being

What the best team leaders do differently
Most leaders continue to view wellness as being outside of their scope, disconnected from the bottom line, and something to be addressed by HR. But, the research repeatedly suggests that the extent to which employees are well largely comes down to leaders - especially managers. This talk outlines the critical role that every team leader plays in embedding wellness into the fabric of business as usual, and the specific steps that each can take to become a Multiplier of Well-Being.
Managers on the Move takes center stage at HERO Forum in Atlanta, GA.
Born to Move, Told to Sit

How to future-proof our world by getting in motion
​As human beings, we are designed to move. Motion is good for our bodies & good for our brains. The problem is, our society literally mandates us to sit. Learn about the “biological-cultural mismatch” we've collectively created (born to move, told to sit), why getting active is more than just getting a workout and how you can infuse movement into your daily work routine, even when there’s “no time.” After hearing this inspiring talk, you’ll rethink the next time you ask someone to “Have a seat!”
Laura delivers keynotes for events and conferences across the nation & around the world.
Me At My Best

How to drive personal performance through well-being
What are the keys to not just surviving — but fully thriving? How can we each become “Me At My Best” – whatever that looks like for each of us? Through a combination of stories and science, learn about the secrets needed to thrive. You'll get up to speed on the multiple dimensions needed to be your best self: physical, emotional, social, financial, career and community. Come away refreshed and armed with specific takeaways to catapult yourself into a revitalized way of living. ​
Laura keynotes at an annual event hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield Rhode Island.