A high-energy motivational keynote that tackles what every teen cares about most — how they see themselves, how they connect, and how to stay true to who they are while building the life they want.
The Decider
Confidence. Connection. Direction.
Meet Laura Ollinger
(The speaker students actually listen to.)
You know that moment when a teen finally gets it — when they laugh, lean in, and realize they have a say in who they become?
That’s what happens when Laura takes the stage.
Through her signature keynote “The Decider,” Laura helps teens stop chasing approval and start leading their own lives — with confidence, connection, and direction.
She’s not another “motivational talk.”
She holds a Master’s in Health and Wellness Education, is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and a mom of four teens who blends laugh-out-loud stories with real neuroscience.
The result?
Students walk away knowing:
“I’m already good enough — and I get to decide my worth.”
WHY SCHOOLS BRING IN “THE DECIDER”
Because every student wrestles with the same hidden question:
“Am I enough?” “Do I matter?” “Do I belong?”
And when that question goes unanswered, fear starts making the choices — leading to anxiety, perfectionism, and disconnection.
Laura gives them something stronger than approval: ownership, empowerment, self-efficacy.
In this interactive, story-driven program, students learn to:
Recognize Self-Worth
Understand true value comes from within — not from peers, performance, or social media.
Foster Positive Connections
See how confidence and compassion build real belonging.
Link Mindset to Outcomes
Connect thoughts to feelings, which drive behaviors and results.
Make Intentional Choices
Notice how small daily decisions shape safety, well-being, and opportunity.
Students leave laughing, thinking, and quietly saying to themselves,
“I am The Decider.”
Build Resilience
Develop healthier ways to handle stress, setbacks, and peer pressure.
The Message That Lasts…
“Think differently. Feel deeply. Do bravely. Have fully.”
Laura’s approach blends humor, storytelling, and science into something simple and memorable:
She doesn’t just tell stories; she invites students into them.
Through audience participation, practical tools, and relatable honesty, she helps teens:
Replace fear-based thoughts with empowering meanings
Build real confidence that lasts beyond the moment
Strengthen empathy and connection across campus
Take ownership of their choices and their direction
It’s motivational — with depth, laughter, and heart.
What people are saying.
Your Students Need This Moment
Your students don’t need another lecture — they need a moment that sticks. They need to laugh, connect, and walk away knowing: “I am enough.”
