Laura Putnam

Laura Putnam

Keynote Speaker: CEO & Founder of Motion Infusion; Global Wellbeing Expert; Bestselling Author of "Workplace Wellness That Works"

Laura Putnam Biography

Laura Putnam, MA, author of the award-winning "Workplace Wellness That Works," is CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, a leading wellbeing and learning provider. Her work has been covered by MSNBC, The New York Times, Boston Globe, MSNBC, ABC, FOX News, NPR and many others. She is a former urban public high school teacher, public policy advocate, international community organizer, dancer, gymnast, and now movement-builder in the world of health and wellbeing.

With a mission to focus on “the water, not the fish,” applying a culture-first approach to wellbeing, Putnam is an international keynote speaker, has worked with hundreds of organizations, and has trained over 40,000 leaders and managers around the world. Her LinkedIn Learning course "Managers as Multipliers of Wellbeing" has reached over 30,000 learners.

She is the recipient of the American Heart Association's "2020 Impact" award and the National Wellness Institute’s “Circle of Leadership” award. She is a graduate of Brown University and Stanford University.

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Laura Putnam Speaking Topics

Workplace Wellness That Works

Infusing well-being into any organization

A healthier, happier workforce is good for people and good for the bottom line. But, are your workplace wellness programs actually working? Probably not. Most don’t. Learn how you can apply a smarter framework that infuses well-being into the workflow, tackles the taboo topic of mental health at work, and makes well-being a way of life.

Key Points:

  • Empower employees to make better choices.
  • Design and deliver the strategy that your organization needs.
  • Drive quantifiable change through more creative implementation.

Target Audience: General

Born to Move, Told to Sit

Re-engineering movement back into our lives

​It’s less about exercise and more about moving throughout the day (aka, Motion Infusion). To do so, we need to acknowledge the fact that we are “born to move, but told to sit.” That is, everything in our society drives us to our chairs. We need to find meaningful ways to move throughout the day, such as taking a five-minute walk every half hour.

Key Points:

  • Learn the science on the unexpected benefits of movement.
  • Examine how our culture “conspires” against us being healthy.
  • Get out of your seat and in motion through actionable steps.

Target Audience: General

Me At My Best

Unlocking the secrets to thriving

What can every individual do to fight back against a society that accelerates poor health? Each can learn about what it takes to thrive - and at the same time, take a clear-eyed view at what they're up against. Each can identify those forces that are working against them and more strategically maneuver around them to become their version of Me At My Best®.

Key Points:

  • Visualize your version of Me at My Best®.
  • Close the “knowing and doing” gap to take action.
  • Leverage the science to achieve optimal well-being.

Target Audience: General

Managers on the Move

Activating managers as multipliers of well-being

While senior leaders set the tone, managers are the key drivers of well-being at work. In fact, the best way to promote well-being at work is team by team, led by managers. Every manager needs to be awakened to the critical role they play and be given the tools they need to lead their team forward.

Key Points:

  • Learn about why team care matters more than self-care.
  • Acquire an actionable template for every manager to become a multiplier of well-being.
  • Carve out oases of well-being across the organization.

Target Audience: Senior leaders, managers, HR/wellness/benefits

Laura Putnam Videos

Laura Putnam: Leading Workplace Well-Being Expert
Live with Guy Kawasaki: What Gives You Hope
Creating An Environment of Equity from Kaiser Permanente

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How much does it cost to book Laura Putnam for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Laura Putnam, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Laura Putnam are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Laura Putnam, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Laura Putnam speak about?

Laura Putnam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources, Health & Wellness, Corporate Culture, Author, Social Activism, Public Health, Heart Health, Motivational, Storytelling, Creativity, Innovation, Business, Sports, Sports Motivation, Mental Health, Women, Future of Work, Futurism, Business Consulting and Work-Life Balance.

Where does Laura Putnam travel from?

Laura Putnam generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Laura Putnam?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Laura Putnam 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Laura Putnam 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 Laura Putnam 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?

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Laura Putnam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Human Resources, Health & Wellness and Corporate Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Laura Putnam for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Laura Putnam generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Steven Van Cohen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Laura Putnam for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 23/12/2025.

Laura Putnam Speaking Topics

  • Workplace Wellness That Works

    Infusing well-being into any organization

    A healthier, happier workforce is good for people and good for the bottom line. But, are your workplace wellness programs actually working? Probably not. Most don’t. Learn how you can apply a smarter framework that infuses well-being into the workflow, tackles the taboo topic of mental health at work, and makes well-being a way of life.

    Key Points:

    • Empower employees to make better choices.
    • Design and deliver the strategy that your organization needs.
    • Drive quantifiable change through more creative implementation.

    Target Audience: General

  • Born to Move, Told to Sit

    Re-engineering movement back into our lives

    ​It’s less about exercise and more about moving throughout the day (aka, Motion Infusion). To do so, we need to acknowledge the fact that we are “born to move, but told to sit.” That is, everything in our society drives us to our chairs. We need to find meaningful ways to move throughout the day, such as taking a five-minute walk every half hour.

    Key Points:

    • Learn the science on the unexpected benefits of movement.
    • Examine how our culture “conspires” against us being healthy.
    • Get out of your seat and in motion through actionable steps.

    Target Audience: General

  • Me At My Best

    Unlocking the secrets to thriving

    What can every individual do to fight back against a society that accelerates poor health? Each can learn about what it takes to thrive - and at the same time, take a clear-eyed view at what they're up against. Each can identify those forces that are working against them and more strategically maneuver around them to become their version of Me At My Best®.

    Key Points:

    • Visualize your version of Me at My Best®.
    • Close the “knowing and doing” gap to take action.
    • Leverage the science to achieve optimal well-being.

    Target Audience: General

  • Managers on the Move

    Activating managers as multipliers of well-being

    While senior leaders set the tone, managers are the key drivers of well-being at work. In fact, the best way to promote well-being at work is team by team, led by managers. Every manager needs to be awakened to the critical role they play and be given the tools they need to lead their team forward.

    Key Points:

    • Learn about why team care matters more than self-care.
    • Acquire an actionable template for every manager to become a multiplier of well-being.
    • Carve out oases of well-being across the organization.

    Target Audience: Senior leaders, managers, HR/wellness/benefits

Laura Putnam Videos

Laura Putnam: Leading Workplace Well-Being Expert
Live with Guy Kawasaki: What Gives You Hope
Creating An Environment of Equity from Kaiser Permanente

Laura Putnam Reviews

  • "So grateful to Laura for being our incredibly interactive, energetic and brilliant keynote speaker at the American Heart Association's 2020 Workplace Health Symposium. She spoke the truth about what we need to do to Rewrite the Script about wellbeing in our workplaces and our communities to improve health across the board."
    American Heart Association - Nov 17 2021

  • "Quality content and dynamic delivery made for a very potent session. The participants appreciated the mixture of passion, proficiency and professionalism Laura brought to the subject. Impressing such a senior-level audience is a challenge, but she succeeded. Congratulations!"
    U. S. Dept. of Personnel Management - Nov 17 2021

  • "Laura's keynote at this year’s Health & Benefits Leadership Conference was truly a hit!"
    Human Resource Executive - Nov 17 2021

  • "A dynamic and professional on-stage presence, Laura communicates by showing more than telling; her use of images, powerful data points, examples and stories enhances impact, as evidenced by numerous references to her content throughout the Workforce Strategy Conference."
    Vice President, Business Group on Health - Nov 17 2021

Laura Putnam News

  • How do I book Laura Putnam to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Laura Putnam 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 Laura Putnam, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Laura Putnam or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Laura Putnam for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Laura Putnam, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Laura Putnam are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Laura Putnam, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Laura Putnam speak about?

  • Where does Laura Putnam travel from?

    Laura Putnam generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Laura Putnam?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Laura Putnam 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Laura Putnam 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 Laura Putnam 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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