Keynotes & Training for Purpose-Driven Teams

Laura Harstad equips businesses, nonprofits, and schools with proven mindset tools to reframe challenges into opportunities, build resilient leaders, and create joy-filled, purpose-driven teams.

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Meet Laura Harstad: Speaker, Trainer, and
Joy Catalyst

Laura Harstad brings contagious energy and practical clarity to every stage. As a motivational keynote speaker and mindset coach, she blends her years of experience in nonprofit leadership, education, and entrepreneurship to help teams shift from overwhelm to opportunity.

Her sessions empower leaders to cultivate resilience, clarity, and joy - transforming how teams think, communicate, and lead.

Whether speaking to a corporate team, nonprofit staff, or educators, Laura delivers actionable tools your audience can apply immediately - leaving them energized, encouraged, and equipped to lead well.

Keynote & Workshop Topics

Leadership keynote on resilience and change led by Laura Harstad

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.

Perfect for leadership retreats, staff training, or conference keynotes.

Team development training on mindset and communication

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

“Shift the Lens” helps leaders and teams reframe obstacles into opportunities so they can respond with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Just like adjusting a camera lens transforms an image, a small shift in mindset can transform how you lead, communicate, and build team culture. Using the proven REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) mindset framework, you will learn practical strategies to replace limiting beliefs with productive action and create a more resilient, purpose-driven workplace.

Ideal for business teams, educators, and purpose-driven organizations.

Christian keynote speaker Laura Harstad helps women overcome self-doubt, embrace identity in Christ, and lead with joy and purpose.

The Joy Strategy:
Living in the Light

Self-criticism keeps too many Kingdom women hidden when God has called them to shine. Through this transformational session, Laura Harstad will help you overcome negative thoughts, refocus on your God-given identity, and walk boldly in the joy and confidence of Christ. You will leave encouraged, restored, and ready to live with the bold faith and radiant joy that God designed for you.

Powerful for women’s conferences, ministry retreats, and Christian leadership events.

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."