Breakout Session - Leading Without Losing Your Cool (or Your Mind)

Let’s be real - leadership isn't all sunshine and spreadsheets. It’s deadlines, curveballs, difficult conversations, and the occasional urge to scream into a pillow. This session is for leaders who want to show up strong—even when things get chaotic. With practical tools, humor, and zero fluff, you'll learn how to lead with clarity, resilience, and confidence… without losing your cool (or your mind).

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Stay grounded and emotionally steady when everything around you feels like a whirlwind.
  
• Lead and inspire your team even during tough transitions, high-stress seasons, or unexpected challenges.
  
• Set boundaries, manage pressure, and model composure—without losing your spark (or your sanity).
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​Come ready to laugh, learn, and leave with tools you can use immediately to lead with impact and grace under pressure.

About the Speaker:
With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Laura Flores brings a rare mix of real-world expertise, contagious energy, and powerful insights to every room she walks into. Whether she’s leading a corporate training or lighting up the stage at a conference, Laura knows how to turn complex topics into clear, actionable strategies—with a whole lot of heart and a little sass.

Laura doesn’t just talk about leadership and culture—she lives it. She currently serves as a City Councilmember in Grandview, WA, is a Trustee for Yakima Valley College, and lends her voice and leadership to multiple nonprofit boards. She’s been featured in the Tri-Cities Journal of Business, spoken on local and national stages like the Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference, Inspire HER Conference in Vancouver, Dentsply Sirona Global Conference in Las Vegas, and even rocked the mic as emcee for the EmpowerHER Summit.

Her passion? Helping individuals, teams, and organizations ignite their potential, embrace growth, and show up as their boldest, most confident selves. Through customized training, speaking, consulting, and coaching, Laura delivers powerful results that stick—with just the right blend of strategy, soul, and a spark of fun.