Dr. Laura Penn is an internationally recognised expert in sustainability communication, known for her dynamic approach to leadership speaking and her commitment to environmental advocacy. Her work bridges the gap between scientific insight and impactful communication, helping global leaders convey sustainability initiatives with clarity, conviction, and authenticity. With a Ph.D. in biodiversity management and a master’s in conservation biology, Laura’s foundation in environmental science informs her understanding of the pressing issues at the heart of sustainability today.
In her early career as a conservation biologist, Laura saw firsthand the critical need for leaders to communicate complex ecological challenges effectively. Recognising the power of compelling communication to drive change, she pivoted from scientific research to focus on empowering others in sustainability roles to share their messages with impact. This led to her founding The Leadership Speaking School in Switzerland, a unique platform dedicated to helping leaders, particularly in the fields of environmental advocacy and corporate sustainability, develop their voice as influencers in the sustainability space.
Laura’s clients include top-tier global organisations such as the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, the International Olympic Committee, and companies like Salesforce, eBay, and Nespresso. She has worked with diverse groups of professionals, from corporate executives to conservationists, equipping them with tools to engage audiences, build trust, and foster a sense of shared responsibility for sustainable practices. Her training sessions and keynotes are known for their focus on authenticity, emotional connection, and human-centred messaging—qualities she believes are essential for moving audiences toward meaningful action on sustainability. Her clients have given an official rating of 9.4/10 as a sustainability keynote speaker.
Laura’s contributions to sustainability go beyond speaking; she is also an active member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Commission on Education and Communication. Through her leadership and commitment, Dr. Laura Penn continues to inspire organisations and individuals alike to embrace sustainable practices, demonstrating the profound impact that effective communication can have on building a more resilient and responsible future.
In February 2024 we sat down virtually with Dr Laura Penn and discussed how to communicate sustainability topics with impact, authenticity and human connection so that the messages “stay in the room”. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Dr Laura Penn.
Dr. Laura Penn is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Dr Penn is a brilliant speaker, she is an absolute inspiration. In a recent bespoke talk, Dr Penn had the desired effect I was looking for, which was to wake up people from their day-to-day issues and pessimism in business communication and really start to think of things differently! The genuine warmth, interest and care that Dr Penn takes to create and deliver her work shine through the performance. I really appreciate the time she took to understand our challenges and gave us not only just ‘pie-in-the-sky’ words about how to be authentic communicators, but actual, tangible actions of how we should create and deliver messages to our teams and colleagues…all backed up with awe-inspiring examples of how to personally put them into practice and make things happen! An absolutely fantastic and dynamic keynote speaker.”
“Outstanding energy from start to finish. I was positively awakened by all of the lessons I learned and I am excited to use them all.”
“This talk represents a new approach to improvement in business communication, but more importantly, it strengthened my sense of purpose and taught me how to have an impact.”
“The immense benefits from our unique and highly energizing experience with Dr. Penn are clearly evident! She activated our team in a way that has increased awareness and attention to “presence” and the need to have an intention about how we “show up” for our team members. It also helped us better connect our minds to our bodies, and understand how we can use our voice and presence to connect more deeply with people. I found it hugely enriching and would recommend Dr. Penn’s expertise far and wide! Thank you so much Dr.Penn.”
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