Training

Hi, I’m Laura Benjamin, a Colorado Springs trainer, facilitator and professional speaker. I present training classes, keynote speeches, conference sessions, staff and leadership development programs on the following topics:

Since 1997, I’ve trained, presented and facilitated seminars for groups from 5 to 500 throughout the US, Germany and England including…

  • Trade association, land trust and agency boards
  • Behavioral health professionals and mental health caseworkers
  • Adoption counselors
  • Teachers
  • Child care professionals, center managers and owners
  • Civil service employees
  • Active duty and reserve military
  • General officers and their spouses
  • Call center sales and service agents and supervisors
  • Maintenance, food service and transportation workers
  • Human resource and recruiting professionals
  • Accounting, finance and payroll professionals
  • Engineers and architects
  • Remodeling, landscape, homebuilders and construction workers
  • Youth leaders
  • Outfitters and sportsmen/women
  • Horseback riding instructors, farriers and barn managers
  • …and many more

To discuss your learning and objectives and the needs of your group, please call my office at 719-266-8088

Best regards, Laura Benjamin

Participant feedback from Laura Benjamin’s training seminars and speaking:

National Association of Educational Procurement, Keynote Address, Annual Regional Conference, Colorado Springs CO (Oct 2008)

  • “I really enjoyed the presentation!” –Greg Livingston, University of Wyoming
  • “Very good information and tips!” –Tammy Register, Western Wyoming Community College
  • “Wonderful! Thanks for the super information.” –Linda Meserve, Colorado State University
  • “Good message. Very upbeat.” –Darlene Morrow, University of Colorado
  • “I truly enjoyed your presentation – great perspective!” –Jeannette Anderson, University of Southern California
  • “Awesome presentation!” –Monica Mijangos, University of California, Davis
  • “Laura, you are a delightful speaker. Thank you for sharing your expertise!” –Carolyn Sciarini, Weber State University
  • “Positive energy to start today and my thoughts about my teammates at work. Thanks for the recharge!” Anonymous
  • “Laura is insightful, funny and timely.” –Charlene Lydick, University of Colorado

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“Laura – Great Job! Your presentation was very engaging and full of practical suggestions to evaluate ourselves and the teams we are involved with. Your ability to facilitate group discussion and having folks share personal stories allowed for many “ah-ha” moments where those truths connected to our real lives!” –Keith Luers, C.P.M., National Association of Purchasing Management

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Vermont State Society for Human Resources Management Annual Conference, Burlington VT (2008)

“Hi Laura, I attended 2 of your workshops at the VT SHRM Conference. I enjoyed your seminars a great deal and as a result of info given out at the conference, I signed up to receive your blog. You do an excellent job of clearly getting your message out. I especially like the stories you weave into your messages since these real life events are something I think everyone can relate to. Each time I read your blog, I find myself saying, “WOW”. I hope you come to Vermont again to share your experiences and expertise. Thanks for a great job of sharing and enlightening me!” –Mickey Levee, Human Resources, Hazelett Strip Casting Corporation, Colchester VT

“Hi Laura, You’re such a FABULOUS speaker, so I have to say it was my sincere pleasure joining you. In fact I was also in your “How to build a Positive Attitude” class. Both were very inspirational and motivational. So I should be thanking YOU!! Thanks again for all your motivation, I look forward to hearing from you. Most Sincerely,” –Kate Cooke, Human Resources, Questech Corp., Rutland VT

“Hello Laura, The conference was fabulous; I am already looking forward to next year and I loved sitting in on your session! Thank you for your support, the Brooke Bennett case hit very close to home to a lot of us! Thanks again and take care!” –Melissa L. Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, Clara Martin Center, Randolph VT

“Hi Laura, I enjoyed your lecture enormously and good for you to forge ahead without the aid of the computer. Actually, I preferred hearing you without that aide. I will be referring you to as many people as I can! I hope that you have a great weekend, Laura, and I look forward to our continuing conversations. Peace, Libby” –Elizabeth Hanzl-Kleine, Marketing Director, Triad Temporary Services, Inc.

“Hi Laura, It was nice meeting you as well! I really enjoyed your seminar and thought you did a great job presenting! We typically have a number of trainings for our employees here and thought you might be a great addition to one of them, which I why I referred you to Rachel as she typically puts them together. I will definitely look out for your newsletters and look forward to reading them! You have a great memory as well! Yes, we did meet at lunch!” –Sarah Camisa, Pizzagalli Construction Company, South Burlington VT