Laura van Dernoot Lipsky

Laura delivers inspiring, research-based keynotes that resonate with audiences across professional disciplines and life circumstances.

When you engage Laura as a speaker, you receive more than a presentation or training—you experience clarity, connection, and the reassurance that your audience’s challenges are understood. Drawing on decades of experience, Laura combines evidence-based research, cultural insight, and thoughtful humor to make complex and difficult topics both accessible and impactful.

Whether you represent a nonprofit organization, community initiative, or global corporation, Laura offers a compelling perspective on the cumulative toll of overwhelm and trauma—and practical strategies to move forward with greater steadiness, sustainability, and purpose.

Engaging, relatable delivery: Laura’s storytelling style—infused with cultural references, wit, and warmth—helps your audience connect quickly and stay engaged.

Clear, actionable takeaways: She tailors each talk to meet your group where they are, so you’re hearing exactly what you need in a way that resonates.

Grounded in purpose and change: You’ll leave the session with language, insight, and next steps—ready to implement meaningful change in your life, organization, community, or industry.

Some topics she has expertise in: Recognizing and responding to decision-fatigue and cognitive overload Trainings on intergenerational trauma Sessions on how to overcome overwhelm and transform trauma Structural Supremacy and Systemic Oppression Burnout

All programs are customized and tailored to your needs.