Laura A. Davis is an Executive Leadership Coach, Speaker/Trainer, and Author based in the Atlanta area. After a somewhat frustrating career as a Marketing Manager for large companies including Exxon, Equifax, and UPS as well as a relatively short stint as an Adjunct Business Studies professor, Laura became fascinated with what makes some people good leaders capable of bringing out the best in others and others not.So out of curiosity and a desire to help create healthier, coaching cultures where people feel engaged and valued and actually want to come to work, Laura founded Laura A. Davis & Associates, Inc. Laura A. Davis & Associates, Inc. equips leaders and their teams with the skills, knowledge, and most importantly; the mind-sets to thrive in today's ever-changing, increasing complex world of work. To learn more, please visit www.lauraadavis.com.Since founding her company in 1995, Laura has personally coached thousands of executive and mid-level managers on effective leadership, coaching, interpersonal communication, and mindset skills. She has also designed, facilitated, and presented numerous interactive, experiential workshops focused on culture change and employee engagement through the development of facilitative leadership and coaching skills for managers of Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies in business and industry as well as for leaders in healthcare, education, and government.She helps leaders at all levels to "get out of their own way" to become the effective leaders they were born to be. She uses the original DiSC as an Authorized Partner of Everything DiSC Solutions as well as other assessment tools, her intuition, and her years of solid business experience to assist leaders in empowering themselves, their teams, and their direct reports to become more self-directed, energized and effective regardless of their role in the organization. Through keynote speeches, interactive training sessions, and coaching programs using her unique blend of wit, warmth, powerful stories, and practical tools; she transfers lessons to her audiences that anyone can apply to increase the level of trust, connection, and engagement in the workplace. Laura is a credible, dynamic speaker with an engaging style for conferences and events, and an inspiring workshop facilitator who captivates audiences with both thought-provoking and moving stories and concrete, practical tools and techniques. Laura's considerable business, life, and speaking/training/facilitation experience provides her with the unique ability to inspire, inform, and transform groups of all sizes. She has worked with audiences and clients throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and South America.Laura is a Master Certified Coach through the ICF, the most rigorous certification body in the coaching industry today. She is also a Board Certified Coach and Master Facilitator for several highly-regarded leadership development training companies. She has a B.A. in Sociology with a Communications emphasis with Honors from the University of Delaware. She also earned her MBA from Emory University on a partial scholarship. Laura has received recognition in "Who's Who in America" and Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals." Laura is also a long-time member of the National Speakers Association, the American Society for Training & Development, the International Coaching Federation, and the Organization Change Alliance. She has held leadership positions in these and other professional organizations over the years.She is a sought-after speaker at professional coaching conferences and professional associations throughout the United States. She has appeared on television and radio including "Good Day Atlanta," "Louisiana Live," and "A Woman's Spirit." She is a contributing author to "A Guide to Getting It: Self-Esteem" and has published numerous articles in professional publications including ASTD newsletters and ICF's Coaching World. Laura is personally committed to her "principles for inspired success" and demonstrates that commitment through her own history of personal transformation and lifelong learning and achievement.Specifics about Laura's training and coaching programs and assessment offerings are outlined at www.lauraadavis.com. Unlike many speakers, Laura spends time researching her audience's specific needs prior to presenting a talk or facilitating a workshop session. The following can serve to provide a general understanding of recent requests based upon Laura's areas of expertise. SPEAKER TOPICS INCLUDE:Leadership and Coaching Skills:* Leadership Skills for the New World of Work * The Coaching Clinic: Leader and Manager As Coach* The Work of Leaders: Vision, Alignment,and Execution * Listening and Leadership Presence* Self-Esteem, Self-Image, and Managing Others with Psycho-cyberneticsInterpersonal Communication Skills, DiSC, and Influence:* The Fine Art of People-Whispering* Emotional Intelligence and Influence* How to Use DiSC to Understand Yourself and Others * The Power of Positive Influence* DiSC CertificationFostering Creativity, Innovation, Change, Trust and Teamwork:* Genuine Trust and Teamwork* Thriving in Changing Times* Fostering Creativity and Innovation in Today's Workplace* Entrepreneuring in Established Companies* Collaboration Skills for True SuccessRelated Customized TopicsCONTACT INFORMATION:Laura A. Davis and Associates, Inc.2270 Sanford RoadDecatur, GA 30033(404) 327-6330 (W)678-637-8977 (M)Laura@lauraadavis.comwww.lauraadavis.comLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/lauraadavis Facebook: www.facebook.com/lauraadavis and associates, Inc.Twitter: @coachlad