Janet Pogue McLaurin

Janet Pogue McLaurin

Keynote Speaker: Workplace Design & Research Leader; Global Director of Workplace Research at Gensler; Fellow of the American Institute of Architects

Janet Pogue McLaurin Biography

Janet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA, is recognized for her contributions to workplace design and research. As a global leader of Gensler's Work Sector practices and research initiatives, McLaurin has spent 40 years in both the Denver and Washington, D.C. offices of the design firm. Drawing on her experience in strategy, research, and design, she is a key thought leader at Gensler, focusing on how the physical workplace impacts work, performance, innovation, and well-being.

As the firm's Global Director of Workplace Research, one of the six centers of the Gensler Research Institute, McLaurin has led Gensler's global Workplace Surveys and the Workplace Performance Index (WPIx) client tool, which measures space effectiveness and workplace experience on projects. Her leadership of the global Workplace Surveys and development of the WPIx tool have enabled organizations worldwide to assess workplace performance and experience. McLaurin is active in developing workplace strategy and designing workplace environments for clients such as Vanguard, GSA, Capital One, Gallup, and The Coca-Cola Company.

McLaurin was elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows in recognition of her contributions to the profession of architecture and society, an honor considered one of the highest in the field. This recognition coincided with her 40-year anniversary at Gensler, where she co-founded the Shanghai and Beijing offices. She also served as managing director of Gensler's Denver office and has served on Gensler's board of directors and the Practice Area Management Committee.

A frequent media spokesperson and speaker, McLaurin has shared her workplace expertise and research with WSJ, Fast Company, BBC, NPR, Harvard LILA, Freakonomics Radio, and SXSW. She has appeared at industry events including The Wall Street Journal Future of Everything Festival, CoreNet Global, and IFMA World Workplace. McLaurin mentors and oversees joint research on architecture and design with Florida State University graduate students and has served as a guest faculty member at Harvard University's Learning Innovations program. Her research continues to influence the global conversation around the future of work, with findings from Gensler's Global Workplace Survey highlighting the relationship between AI workflows, employee engagement in learning, and team relationships.

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Janet Pogue McLaurin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Human Resources, DEI and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Janet Pogue McLaurin for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Janet Pogue McLaurin generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Pat Wadors, Carin Taylor and Candace Reese Walters. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Janet Pogue McLaurin for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Janet Pogue McLaurin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Janet Pogue McLaurin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Janet Pogue McLaurin, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Janet Pogue McLaurin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Janet Pogue McLaurin for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Janet Pogue McLaurin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Janet Pogue McLaurin are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Janet Pogue McLaurin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Janet Pogue McLaurin speak about?

    Janet Pogue McLaurin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources, DEI, Business Leadership, Business, Research & Exploration, Strategic Leadership, Female Leadership, Art & Design, Architecture, Influential Women, Women in Business, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
  • Where does Janet Pogue McLaurin travel from?

    Janet Pogue McLaurin generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Janet Pogue McLaurin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Janet Pogue McLaurin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Janet Pogue McLaurin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Janet Pogue McLaurin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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