Speaker Profile

Laurie Dougherty
Laurie Dougherty
Certified ToP Facilitator (CTF),

Laurie Dougherty With over 28 years of experience in leadership development, meeting facilitation, and instructional design, Laurie Dougherty is a highly skilled trainer specializing in soft skills and group facilitation. As a certified facilitator and mentor trainer, Laurie has trained hundreds of professionals in areas such as meeting facilitation, effective communication, emotional intelligence, customer service, and team collaboration.

A dynamic trainer, Laurie focuses on creating interactive, engaging learning experiences that empower individuals and teams to excel. From training department heads in leadership skills, Technology of Participation training, to conducting custom customer service seminars, Laurie is dedicated to delivering practical, results-driven programs.

In addition to being a certified Social Styles Trainer and a member of a professional network of facilitators, Laurie is a mentor trainer in Technology of Participation and hold a certificate in instructional design from Rollins College. Laurie’s approach is highly interactive, ensuring participants gain real-world skills they can immediately apply in their work environments.

Whether you need to enhance your team’s soft skills, improve meeting facilitation, or develop a more empathetic and professional communication style, Laurie’s programs are tailored to meet your specific needs.

Upcoming Webinars Recorded Webinars
  • 23
  • July
  • 2025
  • Wednesday
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT

Active Listening Skills: Communicate Clearly, Manage Conflict and Build Trust

This webinar focuses on enhancing active listening skills, essential for leadership, sales, and customer service roles.

Laurie Dougherty Laurie Dougherty | Duration:60 Minutes | Price: ¤149.00 | View Details
  • 30
  • July
  • 2025
  • Wednesday
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT

Structured Brainstorming and Idea Generation to Get Results

This one-hour webinar teaches effective techniques for leading brainstorming sessions that boost creativity and innovation.

Laurie Dougherty Laurie Dougherty | Duration:60 Minutes | Price: ¤149.00 | View Details
  • 6
  • August
  • 2025
  • Wednesday
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT

Designing Agendas to Increase Participation

By designing an agenda with participation in mind, facilitators create an environment where meetings become more dynamic, inclusive, and results-driven.

Laurie Dougherty Laurie Dougherty | Duration:60 Minutes | Price: ¤149.00 | View Details
  • 20
  • August
  • 2025
  • Wednesday
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT

Leading Effective Hybrid Meetings

This “Leading Effective Hybrid Meetings” webinar equips leaders and facilitators with the skills to run effective meetings that include both in-person and remote participants. Learn how to set up the meeting space, engage everyone equally, facilitate discussions, handle technical issues, and manage breakout rooms. By the end of the session, you’ll be prepared to lead productive, inclusive hybrid meetings.

Laurie Dougherty Laurie Dougherty | Duration:60 Minutes | Price: ¤149.00 | View Details
  • 3
  • September
  • 2025
  • Wednesday
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT

Meeting Fatigue: Break the Cycle of Endless Meetings

Too many meetings can leave you feeling drained, unproductive, and frustrated. This session explores the causes of meeting fatigue and provides practical strategies-both individual and team-based-to reclaim your time, boost engagement, and make meetings more effective.

Laurie Dougherty Laurie Dougherty | Duration:60 Minutes | Price: ¤149.00 | View Details
  • 10
  • September
  • 2025
  • Wednesday
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT

Smarter Meetings with AI- How ChatGPT Can Help You Plan Better Agendas and Reduce Meeting Fatigue

In this highly practical session, participants will learn:

Laurie Dougherty Laurie Dougherty | Duration:60 Minutes | Price: ¤149.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Active Listening Skills: Communicate Clearly, Manage Conflict and Build Trust

This webinar focuses on enhancing active listening skills, essential for leadership, sales, and customer service roles.

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤199.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Structured Brainstorming and Idea Generation to Get Results

This one-hour webinar teaches effective techniques for leading brainstorming sessions that boost creativity and innovation.

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤199.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Designing Agendas to Increase Participation

By designing an agenda with participation in mind, facilitators create an environment where meetings become more dynamic, inclusive, and results-driven.

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤199.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Leading Effective Hybrid Meetings

This “Leading Effective Hybrid Meetings” webinar equips leaders and facilitators with the skills to run effective meetings that include both in-person and remote participants. Learn how to set up the meeting space, engage everyone equally, facilitate discussions, handle technical issues, and manage breakout rooms. By the end of the session, you’ll be prepared to lead productive, inclusive hybrid meetings.

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤199.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Meeting Fatigue: Break the Cycle of Endless Meetings

Too many meetings can leave you feeling drained, unproductive, and frustrated. This session explores the causes of meeting fatigue and provides practical strategies-both individual and team-based-to reclaim your time, boost engagement, and make meetings more effective.

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤199.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Smarter Meetings with AI- How ChatGPT Can Help You Plan Better Agendas and Reduce Meeting Fatigue

In this highly practical session, participants will learn:

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤199.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Active Listening Skills: Communicate Clearly, Manage Conflict and Build Trust

This webinar focuses on enhancing active listening skills, essential for leadership, sales, and customer service roles.

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤399.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Structured Brainstorming and Idea Generation to Get Results

This one-hour webinar teaches effective techniques for leading brainstorming sessions that boost creativity and innovation.

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤399.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Designing Agendas to Increase Participation

By designing an agenda with participation in mind, facilitators create an environment where meetings become more dynamic, inclusive, and results-driven.

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤399.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Leading Effective Hybrid Meetings

This “Leading Effective Hybrid Meetings” webinar equips leaders and facilitators with the skills to run effective meetings that include both in-person and remote participants. Learn how to set up the meeting space, engage everyone equally, facilitate discussions, handle technical issues, and manage breakout rooms. By the end of the session, you’ll be prepared to lead productive, inclusive hybrid meetings.

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤399.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Meeting Fatigue: Break the Cycle of Endless Meetings

Too many meetings can leave you feeling drained, unproductive, and frustrated. This session explores the causes of meeting fatigue and provides practical strategies-both individual and team-based-to reclaim your time, boost engagement, and make meetings more effective.

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤399.00 | View Details
Laurie Dougherty

Smarter Meetings with AI- How ChatGPT Can Help You Plan Better Agendas and Reduce Meeting Fatigue

In this highly practical session, participants will learn:

Speaker: Laurie Dougherty | View Anytime | Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: ¤399.00 | View Details

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