Speaker Laura Penn

Dr. Laura Penn is the founder of the Leadership Speaking School based in Switzerland. She is an international expert in leadership communication and public speaking in the field of business communication.

For 15 years, she has been speaking on global stages about leadership, the future of work, and the development of HR talent.

Laura Penn has delivered hundreds of training sessions and speeches worldwide, inspiring tens of thousands of listeners to build better relationships, become better leaders, and improve their bottom line through effective leadership communication.

She encourages her audience to rethink leadership communication and leadership success in the digital age, providing practical strategies that can be implemented immediately to achieve instant results.

Laura Penn Keynote Topics

- Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: Resilience in Communication

RESILIENCE IN LEADERSHIP… What does it take to grow as a leader in the digital age rather than just survive? And what is the best way to remain resilient as a communicator? How can leaders maintain their stamina, energy, and authenticity in today’s demanding communication landscape—when constantly delivering online presentations, managing high-pressure speaking engagements, and addressing diverse audiences?

In this timely keynote, Dr. Laura Penn explores what it takes to be a resilient communicator. She takes the audience on a journey that will inspire them to rethink what it means to thrive, not just survive, as a communicator in a leadership role.

- When You Communicate: 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 one another. 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. female speaker Dr. Laura Penn will surprise, delight, and inspire attendees to elevate their communication with colleagues, teams, and clients. Through audience interaction and numerous “aha” moments, she will provide fresh perspectives on how to communicate more effectively and authentically.

Communication Expert: Laura Penn

Dr. Laura Penn is revolutionizing the way leaders communicate with their colleagues, teams, and clients in the digital age. She pulls back the curtain to reveal innovative approaches, key insights, and practical solutions that every leader in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world needs to know to survive and thrive.

She shares cutting-edge perspectives on how rapidly evolving communication platforms impact leadership effectiveness. Through actionable strategies, she equips her audience to become agile, resilient, and authentic communicators in the digital era.

Who is Dr. Laura Penn?

Dr. Laura Penn is an internationally recognized expert in leadership communication. She is the founder of the "Global Leadership Speaking School" in Switzerland, where she empowers leaders and teams worldwide to become authentic communicators in 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.

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