Keynotes & Training for Purpose-Driven Teams

Equipping businesses, nonprofits, and schools with practical mindset tools to reframe challenges into opportunities and lead with purpose.

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A Speaker Who Energizes and Equips

Laura Harstad brings contagious energy and practical clarity to every stage. With a background in REBT mindset training, non-profit project development and recruitment, public education, and transforming team culture, she helps purpose-driven teams lead with resilience, clarity, and joy.

Whether in the nonprofit sector, business world, or education, Laura delivers real tools your team can apply immediately - leaving them encouraged, focused, and ready to lead well.

Keynote Topics

Leadership Mindset for Change & Resilience

In a rapidly changing world, leaders need more than strategies. They need the right mindset. This training equips leaders and teams with practical tools to build emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience. Participants will learn how to reframe challenges, lead with clarity under pressure, and create a culture of psychological safety and purpose.

Shift the Lens: How Mindset Shapes Culture, Communication, and Team Success

“Shift the Lens” is about changing the way you view challenges, setbacks, and everyday situations so you can respond with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Just like a small adjustment to a camera lens can transform an ordinary photo into something powerful, a simple shift in mindset can change how you lead, communicate, and move forward. Using the REBT framework, this approach helps you identify limiting beliefs, reframe your thinking, and take action that aligns with your goals - not your fears.

Cultural Intelligence in a "Flat" World

Global connection has never been easier, and cultural understanding has never been more essential. This engaging session helps educators, students, and leaders develop cultural intelligence: the ability to work effectively with people who think, act, and believe differently. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, participants learn to turn curiosity into connection and differences into strength.

TESTIMONIALS

Hi, this is James Malinchak, featured on ABC's hit TV show Secret Millionaire, author of over 20 plus books and founder of BigMoneySpeaker .com. If you are looking for someone who can help coach you and guide you to new levels of success, joy and happiness, if you are looking for a speaker or a trainer who will empower and inspire your audiences to achieve new levels, then you have got to work with Laura Harstad. Here's the great thing I love about Laura. Laura has strategies that work, but the most important thing is Laura comes from the heart. Laura is a true giver. She is a true server and she is on a mission to make a difference and she will help to change your life. Do yourself a favor, work with Laura today. You will be so grateful you did.

You gave an amazing and joyful talk this morning! It was a wonderful way to start the day! - Julia

You were amazing today, Laura! Joy just exudes out of you! Thank you!!! - Sabrina

Your presentation in KLN was a game changer! The truths about joy from God's Word was so reminding and eye opening! - Coach Paul

Your confidence is JOY!

I love your energy Laura!!!

Laura Harstad, you put on a phenomenal 4 days of fun, challenges, and knowledge! - Antwaun Thompson

Available Formats

Keynote Talks (30–60 min)
Half-Day or Full-Day Trainings
Team Workshops & Retreats
Virtual or In-Person Options