Keynote speaker Laurie Ruettimann

I’m Laurie Ruettimann, a keynote speaker on work, leadership, and HR. I worked in human resources for over twenty years, and I tell audiences the truth about work. In 2026, I gave my keynote to 24 live audiences and participated in 18 virtual events.

Talks

Ready for More

“Ready for More” is my main keynote. It teaches both leaders and individual contributors how to lead themselves before they try to lead anyone else. The talk covers four things: self-leadership, cognitive wellbeing, continuous learning, and premortems. Cognitive wellbeing means rest and self-care as the basis for thinking well. A premortem is a way to name what could go wrong before it does.

Be the Manager People Won’t Leave

This talk comes from my LinkedIn Learning course of the same name, which more than two million people have taken. It covers the same lessons as the course, taught live: why people stay or go because of their manager, and how to lead with empathy and earn loyalty. I offer it as a keynote or as an executive workshop.

Formats

I give keynotes, lead workshops, emcee events, and sit on or moderate panels. I work in person, virtually, and at hybrid events. I customize every talk for the audience in the room.

Where I’ve spoken

I’ve spoken at Microsoft, Google, Instacart, EY, SXSW, 92Y, Harvard Business School, and Lush, and at HR events like SHRM, HR Tech, and DisruptHR. Recent clients include EY, GS1 US, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, IBM, HR Hot Seat, Perceptyx, O.C. Tanner, Forvis Mazars, Spark360, and Future PLC.

Selected clients, conferences, and press

Questions people ask about booking Laurie

What does Laurie Ruettimann speak about?

Laurie Ruettimann speaks about work, leadership, and HR. Her talks cover self-leadership, cognitive wellbeing, continuous learning, premortems, and how managers keep their best people.

What keynotes does Laurie Ruettimann offer?

Laurie Ruettimann offers two talks. “Ready for More” is her main keynote on self-leadership. “Be the Manager People Won’t Leave” is based on her LinkedIn Learning course and comes as a keynote or a workshop.

Does Laurie Ruettimann do workshops, emcee work, and panels?

Yes. Laurie Ruettimann gives keynotes, leads workshops, emcees events, and joins or moderates panels.

Does Laurie Ruettimann speak at virtual events?

Yes. Laurie Ruettimann speaks in person, virtually, and at hybrid events.

How much does Laurie Ruettimann charge to speak?

Laurie Ruettimann’s fees depend on the format and travel. Use the contact page on laurieruettimann.com for a quote.

Where does Laurie Ruettimann travel from?

Laurie Ruettimann is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and travels for speaking events.

How do I book Laurie Ruettimann to speak?

Send the event, audience, and date through the contact page on laurieruettimann.com.

Book me for your event

Tell me about your event, your audience, and your date. Fees depend on the format and travel, so contact me for a quote. I travel from Raleigh, North Carolina.

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