Dr. Laura Penn is the founder of the Leadership Speaking School based in Switzerland. She is an international expert in leadership communication and the speaking arts and has been speaking on global stages about leadership, the future of work, and HR talent development for the past 15 years.
Dr. Penn has delivered hundreds of training sessions and keynote speeches around the world, inspiring her audiences of tens of thousands to build better relationships, become better leaders, and improve their bottom-lines through effective leadership communication.
She ignites her audiences to think differently about leadership communication and executive success in the digital age and shares practical strategies which can be implemented straight away for immediate results.
Dr. Laura Penn Keynote Topics
- Nowhere Left to Hide: Communication Skills Every Leader of the Digital Age Must Know
HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE… Since the dawn of the digital age, the opportunities to communicate with others have grown exponentially and the options are copious and astounding. Their impact has been to connect humanity on a scale never seen before, especially in the workplace. Now more than ever, leaders are expected to communicate with their peers, teams and customers at an accelerated rate and an expanded scale, requiring more time, effort and skill than ever before. There is nowhere left to hide.
This timely talk will support leaders to step into the best versions of themselves as communicators of the digital age. Energizing and highly interactive, it shares actionable insights and practical tools that can be put to use straight away.
- New Rules: Ancient Wiring – Igniting Authentic Communication in the Digital Age
THERE’S AN EVOLUTIONARY MIS-MATCH… As we go deeper into the digital age, there is an emerging tension between our rapidly expanding technologies and the rudimentary physiological limitations of human beings. Although the world around us is transforming at lightning speed, our human “design” is the same as it’s always been and it’s holding us back.
This dynamic and interactive talk will describe the tension between the new rules and our ancient wiring, and share essential insights and practical solutions which represent what every leader of the digital age must know about communication in order to both survive and thrive in today’s technological and plugged-in world.
- When Communicating: Do More of What Makes You Human
HUMANS HAVE A SUPERPOWER… From head to toe, we are hyper-social communication machines designed for powerful connection with each other. To be the best version of ourselves as communicators, we must master our own machines.
This unique and engaging keynote takes the audience on a journey of discovery. Dr. Laura Penn will surprise, delight, and inspire attendees to heighten how they communicate with their peers, teams, and clients. Through active audience participation and many “aha” moments, she will share fresh perspectives on how to communicate with impact, authenticity and human connection.
Leadership Communication Expert: Dr. Laura Penn
Dr. Laura Penn is revolutionizing the way leaders communicate with their peers, teams, and clients in the digital age. She pulls back the curtain to reveal innovative approaches, key insights, and practical solutions which every leader in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world needs to know in order to survive and thrive.
She shares cutting-edge perspectives on how rapidly evolving communication platforms impact leadership effectiveness. Through actionable strategies, she equips her audiences to become agile, resilient, and authentic communicators in the digital age.
Who is Dr. Laura Penn?
Dr. Laura Penn is an internationally recognized expert in leadership communication. She is the founder of the Leadership Speaking School based in Switzerland, where she empowers leaders and teams worldwide to become authentic communicators of the digital age. Her clients include renowned organizations such as the World Economic Forum, the International Olympic Committee, the United Nations, eBay, and Nespresso.
Dr. Laura Penn is an award-winning speaker, four-time TEDx speaker, and author of multiple books on effective leadership communication. Holding a PhD in Biodiversity Management and a Master’s in Conservation Biology, she combines her scientific background with her passion for the art of speaking. She is also the host of the podcast “Leadership Speaking Radio” and a contributing author for UN Today, the official magazine of the United Nations international community.