Lainie Rowell

Bestselling Author, International Keynote Speaker & Award-Winning Educator

Lainie Rowell

Bestselling Author, International Keynote Speaker & Award-Winning Educator

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Biography

Bestselling author and international keynote speaker Lainie Rowell inspires and equips individuals and organizations to thrive by fostering meaningful connections, optimizing well-being, and driving innovation. A regular contributor to Thrive Global, Lainie shares actionable insights to empower teams and build welcoming communities while honoring individual strengths, creating a foundation for sustainable success.

With a degree in psychology and postgraduate qualifications in education, Lainie has delivered keynotes in 41 states and dozens of countries across four continents. Her clients include Fortune 100 companies such as Apple and Google, as well as non-profits, educational institutions, and independent organizations.

Lainie is the author of Evolving with Gratitude and the lead author of Evolving Learner. Her latest, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You & By You, provides science-backed strategies to cultivate gratitude, enhance resilience, and improve performance in personal and professional settings.

A TEDx speaker with over two decades of experience, Lainie has been featured in renowned publications like Thrive Global, Greater Good Magazine, and PBS NewsHour. Her dynamic and research-driven approach resonates with leaders seeking actionable strategies to foster connection, innovation, and well-being in their organizations.

Speech Topics

Notice. Evolve. Thrive. The Bold Gratitude Approach to Optimizing Happiness, Relationships, and Performance

Research shows that how we Notice, Evolve, and Thrive directly impacts our well-being, collaboration, and results. Through the lens of Bold Gratitude, Lainie guides audiences to refocus attention, evolve with intention, and build cultures where people and performance flourish. Blending wisdom, science, and practical strategies, this keynote inspires teams to work with clarity, connection, and purpose in a world competing for their attention.

Key Takeaways

Learn how noticing what truly matters enhances focus and emotional resilience.
Explore evidence-based ways to evolve through change with confidence and adaptability.
Discover how thriving together fosters trust, engagement, and long-term success.

UnBusiest: Time, Attention, and Energy for What Matters

Time is our most valuable resource, yet it’s often consumed by distractions, meeting overload, and constant busyness that leave us feeling stretched but unfulfilled. UnBusiest invites individuals and teams to rethink their relationship with time so they can invest attention and energy in what matters most.

This innovative keynote blends science with practical strategies to help you break the cycle of reactive work and move toward intentional, high-impact focus. You’ll learn how to set priorities that align with your values, manage distractions with intention, and create rhythms that foster clarity, collaboration, and well-being. The result is more time to think, create, and connect, fueling both personal satisfaction and measurable performance gains.

Key Takeaways:

Discover practical methods to enhance focus and productivity.
Uncover strategies to reduce distractions and channel energy effectively.
Implement intentional approaches to align your time with your goals, relationships, and values for lasting success.

Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer: Master the Art of Positive Influence

Discover the transformative power of being a thermostat—shaping and influencing the climate and culture of your community—rather than a thermometer that merely reflects it. This keynote dives into how prosocial strengths can create a foundation for a culture of care, fostering collaboration, accessibility, and trust.

Let’s explore practical strategies to cultivate a mindset of service and intentional kindness, and discover the importance of recognizing and amplifying the good in others. By fostering these strengths, organizations can experience measurable improvements in collaboration, employee satisfaction, and leadership effectiveness, resulting in a more cohesive and thriving community.

Key Takeaways:

Explore how prosocial strengths like empathy, compassion, cooperation, kindness, and gratitude enhance leadership, teamwork, and relationships.
Discover strategies to foster a service mindset and spread kindness, driving better decision-making and team effectiveness.
Examine the role of gratitude in celebrating achievements and building stronger connections, cultivating a culture of authentic and sustainable, healthy positivity.

Testimonials

“I've watched Lainie generate excitement, interest, and buzz in a zoom room of educators, and in a large conference hall as a keynote at our Digital Learning Annual Conference. She brings energy, empathy, and a genuine understanding of the needs of everyone in education, from teachers to superintendents to providers. Lainie inspires audiences with her stories and practical strategies for thriving.”

- Founder of the Evergreen Education Group

“Lainie Rowell led an engaging and inspiring Bold Gratitude session, with practical advice that you can quickly implement into your daily life. As a high-growth biotech focused on helping patients in need, her evidence-based guidance, insights, and exercises were valuable learnings to fuel our well-being culture. We are excited to continue to practice our learnings from her session to build personal and professional habits that are transformative.”

- Chief Human Resources Officer, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

“Lainie Rowell has been a trailblazer in our space over the last two decades and shows us that innovation—the practical application of ideas to improve or create new goods and services— isn’t very complicated.”

- Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District

“Lainie Rowell combines inspiration and stories, allowing educators to reflect on their life’s journey. She provides the proper perspective to keep our eyes up and hearts filled for our true life’s calling.”

- District Administrator

“Evolving with Gratitude highlights the vital role of a positive mindset in facing life's challenges, and Rowell provides insightful and practical ways of moving gratitude from a moment to a habit.”

- Shawn Achor, New York Times Bestselling Author of Big Potential and The Happiness Advantag