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Laura Putnam

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CEO of Motion Infusion and well-being expert

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"Laura Putnam is one of the new visionary leaders that has emerged to ensure workplace wellness continues to move forward."

Bill Baun, Wellness Officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center See all references

Why you should book Laura Putnam for your next event:

  • Laura is the go-to speaker for topics related to well-being, motivation, innovation, or improved human performance. 
  • She has a unique style of speaking that combines science with storytelling and a sprinkle of humor. 
  • Laura has tailored keynotes to relate to the times we are in globally, and her keynote topics are available virtually.
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Laura Putnam, author of Workplace Wellness That Works and CEO of Motion Infusion, a well-being training and consulting firm, Laura works with Fortune 500 organizations, nonprofits, and academic institutions, assisting them in building a culture of well-being. A former urban public high school teacher, dancer, international community organizer, and gymnast, Laura is now a movement builder in the world of health and wellness. She has presented at events for audiences as large as 3,000 people and has shared the stage with notable people.

Why you should book Laura Putnam for your next event:

  • Laura is the go-to speaker for topics related to well-being, motivation, innovation, or improved human performance. 
  • She has a unique style of speaking that combines science with storytelling and a sprinkle of humor. 
  • Laura has tailored keynotes to relate to the times we are in globally, and her keynote topics are available virtually.

With a mission to get people “in motion,” Laura Putnam guides team members, managers, and leaders in discovering how to get significant results with simple steps. Clients interested in learning how they can incorporate wellness into their workplace are rolling out a new wellness initiative, developing the future of work leaders, or seeking a thought-provoking, engaging and relevant keynote is an excellent fit for Laura’s message. Laura will customize each keynote to meet your clients’ objectives, and folks will leave energized and ready to take immediate action.

Laura Putnam has presented to hundreds of organizations, including Apple, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Business Group on Health, Chevron, Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, Aetna, American Heart Association, Logitech, Stanford University, Visa, Wells Fargo, and many others. Her presentations have been updated to complement a virtual environment, and professionally produced to create an unparalleled experience.

Laura has recently appeared in the media by way of MSNBC, Fox News, USA Today and NPR. Laura teaches at Stanford University, served as adjunct faculty member at the California Institute of Integral Studies, and is the recipient of the American Heart Association’s “2020 Impact” award, as well as the National Wellness Institute’s “Circle of Leadership” award.

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WHAT IF IT’S THE WATER NOT THE FISH: The Surprising Path to Building a Healthier, More Resilient Workforce

You may be familiar with the David Foster Wallace parable where the fish says: “What’s water?!” In today’s high pressure high stress workplace, many employees and managers don’t understand they’re being asked to perform and produce in an environment of toxic water.
No wonder research is showing plummeting workforce abilities: ability to sustain focus, ability to make complicated decisions, and ability to maintain energy over long workdays.
The good news is that there are tangible things you can do at every level of the organization to create healthy water, improving the wellbeing and the “welldoing” of every team member in the organization.
Stanford and Brown educated and renowned workplace wellbeing expert Laura Putnam introduces pioneering research that proves you can reverse the debilitating impact of stress, burnout, and diminished quality of life to boost job satisfaction, fuel engagement, and build a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, supported, valued, and respected.
You’ll love Laura’s relatable, put-you-in-the-scene stories, achievable “I can do this today” tips, and her actionable strategies that will benefit everyone who applies them from the c-suite to new hires.
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BORN TO MOVE, TOLD TO SIT: The Real Reason Why Better Health is Easier Said Than Done & What We Can Do About It

Isn’t it ironic that we read books about wellness, go to conferences about wellness and watch YouTube videos about wellness – all while sitting down?
Not here! In this energizing, interactive, fun keynote, you will discover for yourself how much better you feel, how much more clearly you think, and how many more people you meet – when you get up and move around in purposeful, productive, meaningful ways. It is a win for everyone.
Stanford and Brown educated and  renowned workplace wellbeing expert Laura Putnam likes to practice what she teaches. She shares leading-edge startling research and how you can apply these findings on and off the job. She then gives you an opportunity to move, connecting with colleagues, meeting people from different departments, locations and organizations and strategizing why this is relevant to you and your team and how you can integrate it into your daily to do list.
You may be familiar with the meme that sitting is the new smoking. We’ve heard it, why aren’t we doing more about it? Laura will show you how to close the gap, providing profound insights about behavior change and why we often don’t do what we know is good for us. You will experience firsthand how easy it is to start healthy habits that have a ripple effect, creating a positive impact on you and everyone around you.
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MOVING FORWARD: The Future of Leadership

How can you become the leader who inspires team members to put in their best work, day in and day out? How can you be the one whose organization and whose team exhibits a willingness and ability to go the extra mile?
In today’s world, we are facing a collision of forces: political polarization, economic uncertainty, climate change, rise in loneliness, technological rewiring, unhealthy environments, and more. This changing world has created a toll on every individual, every organization, and every team.
It’s not enough to use traditional methods to engage the workforce. Moving forward, employees need to be sustainably engaged. And the lynchpin in leading these efforts is you, the leader.
This session takes an honest look at the need for better wellbeing, uncovering root causes of stress, overwhelm and declining quality of life.  Be ready to be challenged and poised to make a difference.
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ALL IN: Wellbeing for Everyone, by Everyone

Wellness as an industry is thriving. But we, as people, are not. Awash in a world of wellness, the broader statistic paints a bleak picture. Loneliness is up; and  life expectancy is down.. To make matters worse, we’re led to believe that it’s our fault we’re not well. We tell ourselves: I just need to download another app or meditate more or journal more or exercise more or fast more.
The truth is that our plummeting health and wellbeing is so much bigger than each of us. And arguably, the more each of us digs into our own personal practices, the less we can collectively see and address what’s happening all around us. The disconnect between the promise of wellness versus its manifestation in us is both disorienting and discouraging.
But there is hope. Hope lies in being all in. Hope lies in all-in wellness, not just solo wellness. Hope lies in team care, not just self-care. Hope lies in collective responsibility, not just personal responsibility. We need to be all in, making sure that wellbeing is for everyone, by everyone.
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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 Workforce Strategy Conference.

LuAnn Heinen, Vice President

Business Group on Health

Quality content and dynamic delivery made for a very potent session. The participants appreciated the mixture of passion, proficiency and professionalism Laura brought to the subject. Impressing such a senior-level audience is a challenge, but she succeeded. Congratulations!

Michael Belcher, Senior Faculty Member

U. S. Dept. of Personnel Management

Laura Putnam is one of the new visionary leaders that has emerged to ensure workplace wellness continues to move forward.

Bill Baun, Former Wellness Officer

MD Anderson Cancer Center
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