Laurie Battaglia
Speaker
Laurie Battaglia doesn’t play by traditional leadership rules–she rewrites them. As CEO of Aligned at Work, this organizational culture maverick has spent decades dismantling toxic workplace hierarchies and replacing them with cultures where humans actually thrive. She’s not your typical consultant who only talks theory. She’s a battle-tested rebel who uses storytelling and truth-telling to make impact. Her signature approach champions vulnerability and transparency, turning “soft skills” into competitive advantages that drive measurable results.
When Laurie takes the stage, comfort zones die. She challenges leaders to abandon outdated power structures and embrace the messy, authentic work of leading humans. CEO’s call her message “essential,” audiences describe it as “thought-provoking” and the results speak for themselves. Leaders finally understand that leading themselves first, and radical self-awareness is the secret weapon to creating workplaces where people soar!
Topics
- Breaking All The Rules: Why Old Ways of Leading Don’t Work Anymore
- Building Inclusive Work Cultures Through Everyday Actions
- Thriving in Times of Change: Lead Yourself First
Keynotes and
Conferences
Conference Speaking Portfolio: Laurie brings her leadership rebel message to stages across industries, having spoken at premier conferences including RSA – Where the World Talks Security, Field Service (2025/2023/2019), Field Service East, Field Service Connect, LeadingAge California’s BOLD Conference (5-time speaker), Southwest Safety Conference, InvestOps USA, Fixed Incomes Leaders’ Summit, DigiPharma Connect, Retail CIO Connect, IMPACT for Women, ASU Women in Technology Summit, and Iowa Women Leaders in Gaming—plus many more platforms where leaders gather to challenge the status quo.
Corporate Training & Leadership Development: From Fortune 500 companies to community organizations, Laurie has facilitated transformational leadership development for diverse organizations including Wells Fargo, Vanguard, Capital Lumber, SRP, Nationwide Insurance, Phoenix Indian Center, and the American Indian Policy Institute at ASU’s Indigenous Leadership Academy. Her ability to adapt her system-disrupting approach across industries—from financial services to utilities to Indigenous leadership—demonstrates her unique talent for creating authentic change in any organizational culture.
“In both the large and smaller interactive group settings, Laurie’s expertise in workplace and leadership topics, ability to engage and audience, and train other facilitators was very evident and really resonated with our audience of leaders.”
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Address
E. Palo Verde Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone
(602) 888-0975
Coach@AlignedAtWork.com
Hours
M-F: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm AZ MTN