Laurie's Recent Appearances:

Yeshiva University
Laurie presents the Instant Persuasion program. Closed function.
New York, NY

Family Business Center at Elizabethtown College
Laurie presents the Persuasive Communication program. Closed function.
Elizabethtown, PA

Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
CREW Network Convention. "Instant Persuasion for Realtors®: Gain a Competitive Edge in Real Estate" Closed function.
Denver, CO

Colliers Sales Conference
Colliers International. Laurie presents the Persuasive Communication program. Closed function.
San Diego, CA

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
Laurie speaks to the television and radio broadcasters. Closed function.
Washington, DC

Verizon
Laurie presents the Keynote Address to Verizon executives.
Closed function.
Jersey City, NJ

Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR)
Laurie presented "Instant Persuasion for Realtors®: Gain a Competitive Edge in Real Estate" Event open to LIBOR Suffolk South Shore Chapter members.
Sayville, Long Island

Georgia Association of Realtors® (GAR)
Laurie presents "Instant Persuasion for Realtors®: Gain a Competitive Edge in Real Estate" Event open to GAR members.
Myrtle Beach, SC

Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA)
Laurie presents "Persuasive Hospitality: Winning Over Your Customers"
Event open to CFESA members.
Santa Fe, NM

Young President's Organization (YPO) Laurie presents "Talk Your Way to Success"
Los Angeles, CA

Clients Include:

American College of Physician Executives
Astoria Federal Savings Bank
AXA Financial
BAE Systems
Babson College Center for Women's Leadership
Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Book Expo America
Beth Israel Medical Center
Colliers International
Commercial Food Equipment & Service Assocation (CFESA)
Commercial Real Estate Women
Commonwealth Club
Craft and Hobby Association
Creative Memories, Inc.
Elizabethtown College Family Business Center
eWomenNetwork
Executive Women International
Entrepreneurs Organization
George Little Management
Glaxo Pharmaceuticals
Georgia Association of Realtors
Great Neck Chamber of Commerce
Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
Harvard Alumni Club of New York
Harvard Alumni Club of San Francisco
Holland & Knight, LLP
Institute for Student Achievement
International Association of Business Communicators
Long Island Board of Realtors
Lord & Taylor Department Stores
Manhattan Midtown Community Court
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Merrill Lynch
Michigan Association of Realtors
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Nassau County Athletic Administrators
Nassau County Principals Association
Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council
National Association of Broadcasters
National Association of Women Business Owners
National Association of Female Executives
New Jersey Association of Realtors
New York Magazine
New York State Association of Realtors
New York State Council of Administrators
North Virginia Association of Realtors
92nd Street Y
Penguin Group (USA)
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
Portland General Electric Company
Providence Public Library
Prudential Real Estate
Sigma Delta Tau Leadership School
State Bank of Long Island
T-Mobile
UMass Family Business Center
Vinings Club
Verizon
Women in Cable and Telecommunications
Young Entrepreneurs' Organization
Young President's Organization

Testimonials:

"Holland & Knight law firm places a premium on effective communication and people skills, and the Instant Persuasion method empowers attorneys with the specific communication skills they need to stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons. I have received more positive feedback on this program than on any other one I have put together. Your message was one of inspiration - motivating people to take charge of their careers, to decide that they want to be a leader, and to make the practical improvements in their persuasive skills so that it can be done!"

-Marisa Marinelli
Partner, Holland & Knight, LLP - law firm

"It was a pleasure to have Laurie Puhn as our guest speaker for our managers meeting. Her energy and insightfulness clearly captured everyone's attention and provided informative and intriguing perspectives on communication and leadership. I've been to numerous management development programs throughout my career and would qualify the book "Instant Persuasion: How to Change Your Words to Change Your Life" and Laurie's presentation techniques refreshing, rewarding and highly educational."

- Jim Lobdell
VP, Portland General Electric

Laurie's expertise puts her in touch with the real world around us. Her Instant Persuasion Method empowers people with skills to successfully communicate with others in their personal and professional life. As the Closing Keynote Speaker at our 2005 Michigan Association of Realtors convention, Ms. Puhn's address was an excellent choice to conclude an incredible event. Thanks to you, our members have said this was their best experience ever at a state association convention."

- Doug Whitehouse
President, Michigan Association of Realtors

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Please accept our sincerest appreciation for your brilliant presentation on "Instant Persuasion - How to Change Your Words to Change Your Life" at our Executive Networking Social. Your information was tremendously insightful, entertaining and pertinent to the matters and concerns that businesspeople encounter everyday. I am pleased to tell you that your information continues to be the "hot topic" of conversation by many of our Members. Thank you again and again!"

-Kaye Bogue, Membership Director
The Vinings Club

"Many thanks for appearing as the guest speaker at State Bank of Long Island's Business and Social Hour (BASH). Your presentation, Instant Persuasion: The Secret to Success in Business, was entertaining and enjoyed by our customers and employees in attendence. Your interactive style captured the audience's attention and equipped us to be more mindful of communications wonders and blunders. It was a huge plus to be able to give out complimentary copies of your book Instant Persuasion to attendees who can now use it as a handbook for life."

-Thomas F. Goldrick, Jr.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
State Bank of Long Island

 

"Thank you for appearing as the guest speaker at the International Association of Business Communicators' (IABC-Long Island) monthly luncheon. Your presentation, "Instant Persuasion: The Secret to Success in Business" was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed by the communications professionals in attendance. Our members have commented on the entertaining and information nature of the talk. In addition, attendance at this meeting doubled due to your impressive reputation and background. One of our members declared that this meeting "was the best IABC luncheon ever!"

-Tina Atlas Panos
President, International Assoc. of Business Communicators - Long Island

 

"Thank you for your outstanding keynote address "Instant Persuasion: The Key to Excellence in Leadership" at our annual conference for the New York State Council of Administrators.  As noted by one of the directors on his evaluation form: "Laurie captivated the audience with her high energy style and insightful message, while engaging us through participation, humor and story telling."  My fellow administrators have told me that they are already successfully applying the Instant Persuasion rules to enhance their professional and personal lives.  Having been involved with many speakers over the past several years, I am able to say that Laurie Puhn is a clear choice for number one in my book!"