Dr. Laura Gallaher

Dr. Laura Gallaher is a professional speaker and organizational psychologist who inspires driven self-starters to transform their relationship with themselves and accomplish more than ever. She combines insights on radical self-acceptance with humor to create a unique connection with her audience. Despite being a national best-selling author, Dr. Laura stands out from the typical "academic" personality of her PhD peers. Her notable achievements include being hired by NASA to reshape organizational culture after the Columbia accident, leading significant changes in performance management at Disney, and inspiring Yahoo’s global teams to pursue transformation from within.

Key Takeaways:

✨ Self-acceptance and self-improvement are not opposites—true growth happens when you embrace both.
✨ Psychological safety isn’t about comfort—it’s about creating a space where people feel safe to speak up, especially when the stakes are high.
✨ High achievers often believe that grinding is the only path to success, but research shows that self-compassion actually accelerates growth.
✨ Leaders set the tone for openness and vulnerability—how you respond to mistakes and challenges directly impacts whether your team speaks up.

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