Laura Hambley Lovett
Ph.D., R. Psych.
AB, CANADAThe Evolution of Work with Dr. Laura; Attract top talent and create a culture where people want to stay.
Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is an Organizational Psychologist, Keynote Speaker, Business Leader, Author, and Podcast Host. She is a sought-after thought leader on workplace psychology and career development internationally, with nearly 25 years of experience. Dr. Laura is a thought leader on the future of work and understands the intersection of business and people. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Calgary, where she is currently an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Laura was honoured to have been selected as a Woman of Distinction in Canada in 2014 and to receive a Canadian Woman of Inspiration Award as a Global Influencer in 2018.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Laura speaks to audiences globally on the evolution of work/future of work, leadership keys to engage and retain talent in s hybrid/remote workplace, and building mental wellness/preventing burnout in organizations.
Thought Leader
While completing her Doctorate in Organizational Psychology in 2002, Dr. Laura focused on remote leadership and predicted the world of work would change to become more flexible and mobile. She has continued to write and innovate on the topic as a Future of Work pioneer and trailblazer.
In 2013 Dr. Laura co-created assessments and training for organizations to thrive when working remotely. She also co-founded Work EvOHlution, (acquired by Humance) which focused on developing leaders, teams, and cultures to succeed in hybrid or remote workplaces. She co-developed The Distributed Work Profiler, which was featured in Scientific American magazine as the world’s first personality profile of a remote worker. The company was selected as one of Alberta’s most innovative start-ups by Alberta Venture magazine and presented several times at the innovation mega conference, South by Southwest, in Austin, Texas.
In her role as an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Calgary, Dr. Laura loves collaborating with undergraduate and graduate students on research projects. Currently, she is conducting research in North America on the behaviors and impacts of toxic leaders.
Host Where Work Meets Life™ Podcast
Dr. Laura launched her podcast in 2020 after being fascinated by how work intersects with life and inspired by her long-held belief that successful workplaces require thriving humans. Along with her expert guests, she explores and shares insights on thriving workplaces, work-life wellness, career fulfillment, and advocating for a better world with listeners in the US, Canada and around the globe.
Author
Dr. Laura has contributed to books and many articles in her field of organizational psychology such as Growing the Virtual Workplace as well as using another part of her brain to write psychological thrillers, Losing Cadence and Finding Sophie (which are being positioned for a television series). She aims to both entertain and raise awareness on important topics around mental health and domestic violence. Through this focus, she has become an Advocate to end violence against girls and women, and regularly contributes to initiatives that educate, fundraise, and bring awareness to these horrific issues.
Business Leader
Dr. Laura’s passion for taking creative ideas and launching them into successful business strategies led her to start several psychology practices, including Canada Career Counselling and Synthesis Psychology, as well as additional practices offering organizational assessment and consulting services.
Community & Personal
Philanthropy and charitable work are very important to Dr. Laura, and so she serves on non-profit committees and boards focused on areas that she’s passionate about. Ending violence against girls and women through founding the www.withher.ca movement is an ongoing mission. In addition, Dr. Laura is focused on growing confidence and leadership skills in children and youth in the performing arts (www.youthsingers.org)
Dr. Laura has a busy and fun household overlooking the Rocky Mountains in Calgary, which includes her life partner Scott, two sons (Nick & Matt), a daughter (Cadence), and a fluffy white dog (Ghost). She enjoys travel, competitive squash, hiking, yoga, and downhill skiing.
Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is an Organizational Psychologist, Keynote Speaker, Business Leader, Author, and Podcast Host. She is a sought-after thought leader on workplace psychology and career development internationally, with nearly 25 years of experience. Dr. Laura is a thought leader on the future of work and understands the intersection of business and people. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Calgary, where she is currently an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Laura was honoured to have been selected as a Woman of Distinction in Canada in 2014 and to receive a Canadian Woman of Inspiration Award as a Global Influencer in 2018.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Laura speaks to audiences globally on the evolution of work/future of work, leadership keys to engage and retain talent in s hybrid/remote workplace, and building mental wellness/preventing burnout in organizations.
Thought Leader
While completing her Doctorate in Organizational Psychology in 2002, Dr. Laura focused on remote leadership and predicted the world of work would change to become more flexible and mobile. She has continued to write and innovate on the topic as a Future of Work pioneer and trailblazer.
In 2013 Dr. Laura co-created assessments and training for organizations to thrive when working remotely. She also co-founded Work EvOHlution, (acquired by Humance) which focused on developing leaders, teams, and cultures to succeed in hybrid or remote workplaces. She co-developed The Distributed Work Profiler, which was featured in Scientific American magazine as the world’s first personality profile of a remote worker. The company was selected as one of Alberta’s most innovative start-ups by Alberta Venture magazine and presented several times at the innovation mega conference, South by Southwest, in Austin, Texas.
In her role as an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Calgary, Dr. Laura loves collaborating with undergraduate and graduate students on research projects. Currently, she is conducting research in North America on the behaviors and impacts of toxic leaders.
Host Where Work Meets Life™ Podcast
Dr. Laura launched her podcast in 2020 after being fascinated by how work intersects with life and inspired by her long-held belief that successful workplaces require thriving humans. Along with her expert guests, she explores and shares insights on thriving workplaces, work-life wellness, career fulfillment, and advocating for a better world with listeners in the US, Canada and around the globe.
Author
Dr. Laura has contributed to books and many articles in her field of organizational psychology such as Growing the Virtual Workplace as well as using another part of her brain to write psychological thrillers, Losing Cadence and Finding Sophie (which are being positioned for a television series). She aims to both entertain and raise awareness on important topics around mental health and domestic violence. Through this focus, she has become an Advocate to end violence against girls and women, and regularly contributes to initiatives that educate, fundraise, and bring awareness to these horrific issues.
Business Leader
Dr. Laura’s passion for taking creative ideas and launching them into successful business strategies led her to start several psychology practices, including Canada Career Counselling and Synthesis Psychology, as well as additional practices offering organizational assessment and consulting services.
Community & Personal
Philanthropy and charitable work are very important to Dr. Laura, and so she serves on non-profit committees and boards focused on areas that she’s passionate about. Ending violence against girls and women through founding the www.withher.ca movement is an ongoing mission. In addition, Dr. Laura is focused on growing confidence and leadership skills in children and youth in the performing arts (www.youthsingers.org)
Dr. Laura has a busy and fun household overlooking the Rocky Mountains in Calgary, which includes her life partner Scott, two sons (Nick & Matt), a daughter (Cadence), and a fluffy white dog (Ghost). She enjoys travel, competitive squash, hiking, yoga, and downhill skiing.
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