Laura is a Dutch-Chinese entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, communications trainer, and an award-winning master of ceremony who has hosted high profile international events. She has over 20 years of regional communication and public relations experience. Prior to establishing her communication consultancy in 2006, Laura was previously with media company STAR TV in a regional role. In her time working in Southeast Asia and Greater China, Laura has developed an acute interest in the application of positive communication across culture and believes communication is something you learn, not something you are born with. Specialised in executive presence, collaborative communication, media/public speaking skills and key message formulation, Laura’s unique ability to deliver a training programme that combines mindset reframing, technical skills enhancement with business objectives has contributed to the success of many campaigns and executive development programmes. To date, over 7,000 people in Asia have benefited from engaging her consultancy and services. Laura holds an Executive Master in Consulting and Coaching for Change from INSEAD, she is trained in Appreciative Inquiry, Action Learning and Diversity Equity & Inclusion from Cambridge Judge Business School. Her solid mastery of English, Putonghua and Cantonese gives her delivery a distinctive multicultural perspective. She loves books, coffee and her golden retriever girl.