Laura Lawrence
Tech Distraction to Human Connection: Reclaiming Focus, Performance, and Wellbeing in a Hyper-Connected World
We live in a world where digital connection is constant—but our focus, productivity, and mental clarity are under siege. The average person checks their device 144 times a day and spends upwards of 8 hours immersed in digital environments. The question is: At what cost?
In this timely and transformative keynote, Laura shines a light on the silent disruptor affecting today’s workplaces—technoference—the constant digital interruptions that chip away at performance, collaboration, and overall well-being. With insight, humor, and real-world strategies grounded in neuroscience, Laura empowers teams and leaders to take back control of their time, attention, and connection.
This isn’t about going offline—it’s about getting intentional.
Audiences walk away with a renewed sense of clarity and the tools they need to build healthier tech habits, create focus-friendly environments, and foster deeper human connection in a digital-first world.
Keynote Take-Aways:
- The Hidden Cost of Tech Overuse: Explore the latest science on how constant digital distractions impact brain health, productivity, and team engagement.
- Good Tech vs. Junk Tech: Discover how to use technology as a tool—not a trap—by filtering out the noise and aligning tech use with performance goals.
- Creating Focus-Friendly Cultures: Learn how to design boundaries that protect deep work, spark creativity, and strengthen workplace relationships.
Biography
Laura Lawrence is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, best-selling author, podcaster, philanthropist and mother of four who excels at mixing heart and humour with hard truths, helping individuals and teams reach peak potential and personal fulfillment.
Laura’s journey into mental health advocacy wasn’t planned – it was personal. After a life-altering pivot sent her into a deep depression and forced her into a complete ‘restart’ at life, Laura became passionate about helping others navigate change with confidence and build healthy relationships.
Laura has a gift for making complex concepts simple and actionable. As a leading voice in the wellness space, Laura helps individuals and teams take charge of their mindset, build resilience and navigate change with confidence and ease.
With humour and a gift for storytelling, Laura’s practical strategies foster strong, adaptable individuals and leaders and create thriving relationships that enhance collaboration, productivity and overall performance.
Laura Lawrence is the founder of MindBody Balance, the HeartTalk Podcast and the CEO of Youth Matter Canada, a non-profit that supports mental health for youth and families. She has led mental health support initiatives for thousands of people of all ages and stages of life. Her work has earned her the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal (2023) and a YWCA Women of Distinction Award (2024) for her contributions to mental health.