Laurel Vespi

Living Life the Mindful Way

Speaking

Speaking

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Keynotes

 

Warm, funny, genuine,
refreshing, thought-provoking.

 

AHA Your Life:
Closing the gap between good ideas and purposeful action

Everyone has had a great idea or a sudden insight or clarity. The lightbulb goes on but before long the inspiration wears off. The power of the epiphany gets stuck in the gap without us taking the steps to meaningful action. Through humorous anecdotes and thought-provoking principles, Laurel Vespi demonstrates how we can take advantage of our AHA moments to be more productive and ultimately successful. 

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The Power of One:
A simple formula for creating positive impact

Everyone wants to feel that they are making a difference; but sometimes we question the impact that one person can have. In her empowering and inspirational keynote address, Laurel Vespi will share a simple formula for creating the kind of positive impact you can have in your family, your workplace, your community and the world. 

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Stuck to Started:
Finding the sweet spot between going with the flow and getting stuff done

With all the best intentions of getting something done, it’s a common experience to put off starting for another day. With endless distractions and fluctuating motivation, taking the first step to achieving a goal or task can be daunting. It’s no fun being stuck in the gap between “I want to” and “I did”. In this refreshing and candid session, you will discover why you put things off and some practical strategies for kicking yourself into action. 

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Getting Stuff Done:
Mastering your to-do list with mindful productivity

One of the most common complaints is there is just not enough time. In this session you’ll discover the secret to time management and a whole new approach to getting things done. You'll learn about the most common time wasters and time boosters as well as a simple strategy for organizing your time more effectively.  You will come away with practical tips and tricks for cultivating mindful productivity that you can begin using immediately.

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Mindfulness in a Multi-tasking Workplace:
How to be more present and less distracted

Multi-tasking is risky business for organizations that value efficiency, accuracy and employee engagement. Even though we know that multi-tasking is an unproductive use of our time, we still give into the habit of trying to do more than one thing at a time. Workplace expectations have not quite caught up with current research that shows that multitasking simply doesn’t work. In this candid and practical session, participants learn simple strategies they can begin using immediately to be more focused and less stressed in the workplace.

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Burnt!
A daily approach to building stress resilience and avoiding burnout

No matter how much you love your work, by the end of a stressful day juggling multiple demands, it’s no wonder you go home feeling stretched to the max. In this refreshing and practical session, you will learn some simple and ready-to-use mindfulness strategies that can help you manage stress, regain a sense of calm and purpose while cultivating personal and professional resilience. You will be able to deal more confidently with the daily challenges of a busy environment and bounce back with greater ease when things feel overwhelming.

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You Can't Stop the Waves:
A positive approach to managing change

No matter how much you love your work, by the end of a stressful day juggling multiple demands, it’s no wonder you go home feeling stretched to the max. In this refreshing and practical session, you will learn some simple and ready-to-use mindfulness strategies that can help you manage stress, regain a sense of calm and purpose while cultivating personal and professional resilience. You will be able to deal more confidently with the daily challenges of a busy environment and bounce back with greater ease when things feel overwhelming.

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Get Off Your 'But':
Practical strategies for managing the obstacles that hold you back

People who achieve their goals consciously plan for success. Managing obstacles is a natural part of that process. No matter what goal you are working toward, you will encounter at least one obstacle. Somewhere along the way, something will happen that will slow you down or stop you in your tracks. 

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The Presence Effect:
Why how you show up determines what happens next

People who achieve their goals consciously plan for success. Managing obstacles is a natural part of that process. No matter what goal you are working toward, you will encounter at least one obstacle. Somewhere along the way, something will happen that will slow you down or stop you in your tracks. 

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Workshops & Breakout Sessions

Inspiring talk

Good way to start the day.

Very informative and easy to listen to

Wow! I really enjoyed this session!

Thought-provoking

Captivating

Thoughtful & inspiring

The best part of this session was everything!

Bring her back!

Excellent, vibrant speaker

Very enlightening.

Very informative

Loved it – great message and presentation

I loved every moment of Laurel’s session

Best session of the day.  Informative, entertaining

Laurel was exceptional .. very knowledgeable, inspirational and an engaging speaker

Fantastic!

 

 

 

Lunch &
Learns

 

What is a Lunch and Learn?

A Lunch & Learn is short presentation, typically 50 minutes, designed to inform and inspire your employees. Whether participants brown bag it, or you provide lunch, these informal educational events leave people feeling more energized and knowledgeable and with some food for thought. Lunch & Learn sessions can also be offered in a webinar format. This provides an option of virtual training for satellite locations. Participants can watch the webinar on their own or together as a team. 

Popular topics include: 

  • Simplify Your Life: Clearing Out the Clutter that Holds You Back
  • Cultivating Resilience: Thriving in the midst of pressure, change or challenges
  • Loving the Chaos: A New Approach to Life Balance
  • Top Ten Personal Habits
  • and more ...

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Rave Reviews

Uplifting, Timely and Encouraging

Laurel was invited to provide a keynote address to our administrative assistants and their supervisors.  Her presentation was both timely and encouraging.  It was a very uplifting session with useful “tools” that was truly enjoyed and appreciated by those in attendance.

Janice Allen

Transalta Corporation

5.0
2019-08-19T13:46:48-06:00

Janice Allen

Transalta Corporation

Laurel was invited to provide a keynote address to our administrative assistants and their supervisors.  Her presentation was both timely and encouraging.  It was a very uplifting session with useful “tools” that was truly enjoyed and appreciated by those in attendance.

Absolutely Love Her!

Laurel has presented numerous amount webinars for our organization over the years and she continues to do an excellent job. All of our attendees absolutely love her. Our audience comments on how she is well spoken and she is easy to listen to with good sound quality. We always have a great participant turn out when she presents. HumanaCare highly recommends to anyone looking for positive coaching experience.

Lamar Saunders

Humanacare

5.0
2019-08-19T13:52:39-06:00

Lamar Saunders

Humanacare

Laurel has presented numerous amount webinars for our organization over the years and she continues to do an excellent job. All of our attendees absolutely love her. Our audience comments on how she is well spoken and she is easy to listen to with good sound quality. We always have a great participant turn out when she presents. HumanaCare highly recommends to anyone looking for positive coaching experience.

Top Highlight at our Conference

Laurel was the top highlight at our conference. The entire group enjoyed learning the positive approach to change and how to look at it differently. Laurel was encouraging and helped us look at ways of implementing new ways of thinking.

Diane Cudney
Customer Service Supervisor

Cargill Agriculture Supply Chain North America

5.0
2019-08-19T13:55:31-06:00

Diane Cudney
Customer Service Supervisor

Cargill Agriculture Supply Chain North America

Laurel was the top highlight at our conference. The entire group enjoyed learning the positive approach to change and how to look at it differently. Laurel was encouraging and helped us look at ways of implementing new ways of thinking.

Highly Engaging, Interactive and Relevant

Laurel provides a highly engaging, interactive and relevant workshop on mindfulness packed with practical strategies, evidence-based information, relevant anecdotes and easy ways to learn, practice and remember some concrete actions.

Abigail Parrish-Craig

MacEwan University

5.0
2019-08-19T14:03:10-06:00

Abigail Parrish-Craig

MacEwan University

Laurel provides a highly engaging, interactive and relevant workshop on mindfulness packed with practical strategies, evidence-based information, relevant anecdotes and easy ways to learn, practice and remember some concrete actions.

Something Bigger than Yourself

Laurel provided the keynote for our annual International Women’s Day Awards Gala.  Her talk really added to the positive energy in the room. The speech was filled with words of inspiration and meaning.  It motivated you to want to go out into the world and be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Tammy Lautner

City of Fort Saskatchewan

5.0
2019-08-19T14:16:50-06:00

Tammy Lautner

City of Fort Saskatchewan

Laurel provided the keynote for our annual International Women’s Day Awards Gala.  Her talk really added to the positive energy in the room. The speech was filled with words of inspiration and meaning.  It motivated you to want to go out into the world and be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Laurel inspired the Whole Room

Laurel was invited to present at the regions annual Diversity Summit. Her presentation set the tone for the day perfectly, focusing on the difference one persons though, gesture or action could make. The majority of the participants work in nonprofit organizations and following Laurel opening the day the discussion naturally developed  into, “ if ‘One’ can do this what can ‘We’ do together”. Laurel inspired the whole room.

Linda Thompson-Brown BA , MSc

Community Services Department Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

5.0
2019-08-19T14:27:06-06:00

Linda Thompson-Brown BA , MSc

Community Services Department Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Laurel was invited to present at the regions annual Diversity Summit. Her presentation set the tone for the day perfectly, focusing on the difference one persons though, gesture or action could make. The majority of the participants work in nonprofit organizations and following Laurel opening the day the discussion naturally developed  into, “ if ‘One’ can do this what can ‘We’ do together”. Laurel inspired the whole room.

Professional, Relevant and Inspiring

Laurel Vespi is an absolute delight! I have found her presentations to be professional, relevant and inspiring. Laurel has an ease about her that engages people, allowing them to accept and integrate her experience and wisdom.  

Sheryl Hansen

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

5.0
2019-08-19T14:32:36-06:00

Sheryl Hansen

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Laurel Vespi is an absolute delight! I have found her presentations to be professional, relevant and inspiring. Laurel has an ease about her that engages people, allowing them to accept and integrate her experience and wisdom.  

Energetic and True Motivational Speaker

Laurel is a very energetic and true motivational speaker! She had an immediate interest in the dynamics of our National Nursing Conference, and tailored her presentations to compliment our theme. It is obvious that Laurel genuinely believes in what she says. She challenged us to take charge of our lives and be a part of “change”! It was refreshing to be reminded of simple basics that we can do to help make a difference.  

Yvonne Verklan

CSGNA Conference

5.0
2019-08-19T14:43:08-06:00

Yvonne Verklan

CSGNA Conference

Laurel is a very energetic and true motivational speaker! She had an immediate interest in the dynamics of our National Nursing Conference, and tailored her presentations to compliment our theme. It is obvious that Laurel genuinely believes in what she says. She challenged us to take charge of our lives and be a part of “change”! It was refreshing to be reminded of simple basics that we can do to help make a difference.  
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