Experience

Victory Consulting - Developing People=Improved Results

• Executive Facilitator / Trainer

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  Victory Consulting streamlines stronger performance outcomes for clients through tailored Professional Development training sessions. Proud to support the following Results-Focused Services on behalf of Victory Consulting: *SALES MEETINGS Bolster performance of sales managers and reps through trust-based selling *TEAM PERFORMANCE Identify precisely where communication, trust and alignment is needed most *PRESENTATION/COMMUNICATION TRAINING Communicate… Show more Victory Consulting streamlines stronger performance outcomes for clients through tailored Professional Development training sessions. Proud to support the following Results-Focused Services on behalf of Victory Consulting: *SALES MEETINGS Bolster performance of sales managers and reps through trust-based selling *TEAM PERFORMANCE Identify precisely where communication, trust and alignment is needed most *PRESENTATION/COMMUNICATION TRAINING Communicate audience-focused messages with poise, polish and personality *LEADERSHIP COACHING Maximize the talent of executives and future leaders *EXECUTIVE FACILITATION Assure that high-level meetings are collaborative and results-driven Show less



Mindful Communications Company

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area Become the best version of you - in every communication situation. We coach and train people how to present and communicate in a way that is collaborative and facilitates positive outcomes; we also teach people how to reduce stress and optimize performance through proven mindful techniques. Daily life challenges present an opportunity for transformative thinking--we all possess the ability to improve how we engage at work and in life. Strengthening communication skills, expanding… Show more Become the best version of you - in every communication situation. We coach and train people how to present and communicate in a way that is collaborative and facilitates positive outcomes; we also teach people how to reduce stress and optimize performance through proven mindful techniques. Daily life challenges present an opportunity for transformative thinking--we all possess the ability to improve how we engage at work and in life. Strengthening communication skills, expanding awareness and developing focus are the core skills you will enhance, and develop, when you partner with Mindful Communications. Discover your next level - within and with others - through training with Mindful Communications. Show less



Essential Communications LLC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 1998 - Jan 2008

  Essential Communications, Inc. (ECI) provided professional Presentation & Communication Skills Training to businesses and organizations. ECI was committed to transferring the essential "how to" elements of effective communication during workshops and private consultations. Laura founded Essential Communications, Inc. in response to Fortune 500 company request to lead a 2-year Diversity Training Initiative. During that premier project, she facilitated over 80 on-site workshops with… Show more Essential Communications, Inc. (ECI) provided professional Presentation & Communication Skills Training to businesses and organizations. ECI was committed to transferring the essential "how to" elements of effective communication during workshops and private consultations. Laura founded Essential Communications, Inc. in response to Fortune 500 company request to lead a 2-year Diversity Training Initiative. During that premier project, she facilitated over 80 on-site workshops with participants who ranged from new associates to the CEO of the company. Show less



Sears Stores

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Development Consultant-Sears University

  • 1995 - 1998

  At Sears University, Laura provided tailored communication skills training to all internal Sears Business Unit associates. Sampling of accomplishments: -Developed and facilitated core National Presentation Skills Curriculum -Facilitated all Headquarters Presentation Skills Workshops -Provided on-going coaching to certified instructors -Developed and delivered customized Team Building experiences -Selected to manage company-wide Diversity Classroom Training initiative


The Executive Technique
• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Instructor

  • 1992 - 1995