Speaking

I deliver engaging talks and workshops by combining authentic stories, compelling research and actionable takeaways.

I speak about effective and mindful communication, visibility and reputation management. I would be more than happy to customize a talk based on your needs. I am comfortable presenting both in-person and online.

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Mindful Communication: Who are you Unknowingly Excluding?

We are constantly communicating.
Are we reaching our intended audience?

Communicating effectively and mindfully is critical to ensure your message reaches, and resonates with, your desired audience.

Communication extends to multiple audiences and mediums.

In this session, attendees will learn:
• How to identify and acknowledge who one may be inadvertently excluding through communications (or lack of)
• The impact of communication barriers and how to remove them
• Practical, actionable takeaways to refine the message and drive greater impact
Cracking the PR Code: Unearthing a Compelling Hook

The key to capturing an audience’s attention is in the art of crafting compelling story angles.

Angles, or hooks, serve as the cornerstone of effective storytelling. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, attendees gain hands-on experience crafting angles and unlocking the power of storytelling to elevate a brand’s visibility and impact.

In this session, attendees will begin to:

• Identify and develop captivating story angles that resonate
• Uncover hooks that establish thought leadership, credibility, trust and authority
• Determine if an angle is newsworthy and, if not, how you can still use it to your advantage
• Utilize an integrated communications approach to drive meaningful engagement
Crisis Mode: How to Protect Your Brand’s Reputation

A crisis is anything that threatens your brand’s reputation.

The situation can be fast-paced, high-stakes and emotionally charged. When it comes to a crisis response, you don’t want to be building the plane while you are flying it.
In this session, attendees will take away:

• Three immediate steps to implement to prepare for a crisis
• Best practices during a crisis
• How to determine if an apology is required
Attention is Earned, Not Given: Getting Your Startup Media Attention

Getting your business media attention takes time and effort but the rewards are worth it.

Benefits are not limited to brand recognition, visibility and reach, pique customer, investor and partner interest, recruitment and retention.

In this session, attendees will learn:

• Why media attention is beneficial for your company
• How to build your media list and target the right audience
• How to get a reporter’s attention, as well as other places to find press
• What to do when you and/or your company is in the news

“I appreciate Lori pointing out that accessibility and inclusion efforts benefit a lot more people than the obvious/intended targets.”

Attendee, ACES Conference, May 2023

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Speaking

I deliver engaging talks and workshops by combining authentic stories, compelling research and actionable takeaways.

Mindful Communication: Who are you Unknowingly Excluding?

Cracking the PR Code: Unearthing a Compelling Hook

Crisis Mode: How to Protect Your Brand’s Reputation

Attention is Earned, Not Given: Getting Your Startup Media Attention

“I appreciate Lori pointing out that accessibility and inclusion efforts benefit a lot more people than the obvious/intended targets.”

Watch me in action

Coming soon

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