Speaking and Conversations
Ideas get better when they’re discussed.
Speaking, facilitation and conversation give me the opportunity to take the questions I explore through my work and writing into a room , creating space for people to think, challenge assumptions, share perspectives and leave with something useful to take forward.
My approach brings together evidence, lived experience, coaching and facilitation. I like exploring big ideas, but I’m equally interested in what they mean in practice , and in creating experiences where people participate rather than simply listen.
Topics I explore
My writing, speaking and facilitation has explored questions around:
Leadership, confidence and growth mindset
Resilience, stress and navigating change
High performance, happiness and wellbeing
Organisational values and culture
Imposter syndrome and the stories we tell ourselves
Creating the conditions for people and teams to thrive
Increasingly, my work and writing are also exploring how we create clarity when there isn’t an obvious answer, how leaders bring people with them through complexity and change, and what happens when we think about leaders, teams and organisations as interconnected rather than separate.
Speaking & facilitation
I’ve spoken at conferences, industry events and within organisations, and facilitated groups around leadership, mindset, culture, change and performance.
Lara Meyer speaking at Quirk’s London
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome — May 2023
Having a fun time on the stage at Quirks!
Receiving my plaque as Keynote speaker for the ICF MENA Conference 2023, in Muscat Oman
Delivering a seminar on Mental Fitness and Stress Management
Testimonials
“Lara did a great virtual session on Imposter Syndrome for our team as part of our International Women's Day event, which was open to the whole team (i.e. all genders!).
It was great to get an external perspective from a senior leader who knows research, as this made it really relatable. It has helped us open up a number of conversations internally about vulnerability and career development, which are so important for us as a business and for our team.
Thank you Lara, it was great to have you running this session.”
— Karen Schofield, Head of People & Qual, Blue Yonder
“Lara is great. She delivered a fantastic session on Confident Careers to the UK Savanta team.
As well as making it relatable and authentic by telling us her story, she came armed with tips, tools, and tricks for career growth. It took less than 24 hours for me to see the direct impact, as team members started showing me how they had acted on her advice - mainly in meetings with me.
I would definitely recommend getting Lara in to talk to your teams. And I know my team would back me up here.”
— Caroline Hawkings, CEO, Savanta UK
“Lara presented a highly thought-provoking webinar for us about Stress Management which was really well received.
Lara encapsulated not only an understanding of what stress is likely to mean for our members but also gave us some really useful tips on how to manage it.
Her style of delivery is calm, authoritative and engaging, and we'd love to work further with her in the future.”
— The ICG
Selected Organisations and Events
Joining Together in Conversation
Some of the most interesting thinking happens in conversation with people who bring different experiences, questions and perspectives.
I’ve been a return guest on the IMA podcast and appeared on The Collaborative Canvas, discussing topics spanning leadership, resilience, coaching, careers and the changing world of work.
Listen to the Transforming Insight Podcast
Listen to the Collaborative Canvas Podcast
I’d like to do more of these conversations, on podcasts, panels, interviews and other forums where there’s space to explore ideas rather than simply deliver polished answers.
If you’re exploring leadership, culture, growth, mindset, performance or navigating complexity and think I could add something useful to the conversation, I’d love to hear from you.