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.

Idea Bank

  • Mindful Communication: Who are you Unknowingly Excluding

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

    With an overdue focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility, communicating effectively and mindfully is critical to ensure your message reaches and resonates with your desired audience.

    Communication extends to your team, coworkers, leadership, existing and prospective clients, partners, media, vendors and stakeholders. Messaging spans one-to-one, small and large-group communication through verbal, non-verbal, visual and written communication.

    In this session, attendees will learn:

    • How to identify and acknowledge who one may be inadvertently excluding through communications (or lack of)
    • How to think more broadly about how people consume your communication
    • Ten mindful ways to communicate

  • 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.

    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 your company is in the news

  • 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 learn:

    • Three steps you can take today to counter a crisis

    • Best practices during a crisis

    • How to determine if an apology is required

“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 events include:

Lead With Legacy | Elevate Women’s Summit | Association for Talent Development (ATD) | Nazareth University | CHIEF | Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center | Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) | Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) | ACES Conference | The Creator Bootcamp by HeySummit | DisruptHR | The Fashioneering Lab | Washington State PTA | National PTA 125th Anniversary Convention | University of Tennessee | University of Rhode Island | The Fourth Floor | Thea by Thrive | Gwynedd Mercy University | GrowthClub | The Second Shift | Loyola Marymount University | Dreamers & Doers | Freelance Business Week | ROC Tech Conference | Barclays Eagle Labs | The City University of New York (CUNY) | Love Beets | NYU School of Professional Studies | Rochester Women's Network