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“The Decider”

Confidence. Connection. Direction.

A high-energy keynote with the depth of a masterclass — where motivation meets neuroscience and students leave with tools, not just a feeling.

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Meet Laura Ollinger

The speaker students actually listen to.

You know that moment when a student 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 students stop chasing approval and start leading their own lives — with confidence, connection, and direction.

She's not another motivational talk. Motivation fades by Monday. The Decider pairs the energy of a keynote with research-backed skills students use the same day — and the day after that.

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.”

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Why Audiences 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:

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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.

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Link Mindset to Outcomes

Connect thoughts to feelings, which drive behaviors and results.

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Make Intentional Choices

Notice how small daily decisions shape safety, well-being, and opportunity.

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Build Resilience

Develop healthier ways to handle stress, setbacks, and peer pressure.

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Students leave laughing, thinking, and saying to themselves,

“I am The Decider.”

Who The Decider Is For

The Decider meets students at every stage of figuring out who they are — and adapts to the room.

High Schools & School Districts

Colleges & Universities

Girls' & Youth Organizations

Athletics & Student Leadership

Faith-Based & Community Groups

Conferences & Educator Events

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Every booking starts with a conversation — the talk is tailored to your audience, your goals, and your room.

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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.

Brittany Yelverton, CEO of Girls Empowerment Network

"Confidence is trust in your own innate ability and power — Laura's message about self-compassion and mindset was truly incredible."
"My key takeaway from Laura's presentation was the importance of believing in yourself — that confidence is really trust in your own innate ability and power. I loved what she had to say about self-compassion, how the way we talk to ourselves and the stories we tell ourselves can affirm and uplift us, and the power of that mindset shift. It was a truly incredible experience, and I'm honored to have learned from Laura."
Karina Damian, Hispanic Austin Leadership

"I left feeling empowered. You are enough the way you are - and the more authentic you are, the more you'll show up as your true self."
"I left Laura's talk feeling empowered - and with so much. My biggest takeaways were the importance of self-awareness, and the power of storytelling: someone might be going through exactly what you're going through, and you're not alone. And self-love - because you are enough the way you are. The more authentic you are and the more you bring yourself to the table, the happier you'll be. You won't be lost. You'll show up as your true self."
Dominika Staniewicz, M.S. Elite Brain Coach, Speaker

When you sit in the audience and learn, laugh, and feel inspired, you know you have encountered a professional speaker. Her talk on phone addiction was just that. Laura's presence and elegance on stage, light humor, and well-organized information made this talk memorable, actionable, and inspiring. I have spoken on many stages and seen hundreds of speakers, and with full conviction, I recommend Laura to speak on your stage, especially if you are in the realm of teens, education, or parenting. You can't afford to miss the value she will bring to your audience.
Dominika Staniewicz, M.S.
Elite Brain Coach, Speaker
https://dominikastaniewicz.com