Laura Liswood

Laura Liswood

Keynote Speaker: Secretary General, Council of Women World Leaders; Senior Advisor, Goldman Sachs

Laura Liswood Biography

In August 1996, Laura Liswood co-founded the Council of Women World Leaders with President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir of Iceland located at the UN Foundation in Washington, DC. Ms. Liswood is the Secretary General of the Council, which is composed of women presidents, prime ministers, and heads of government. It is the only organization of its kind globally.

From 2001-2016, Liswood was also named Managing Director, Global Leadership and Diversity for Goldman Sachs and later became a senior advisor. She continues to speak to audiences globally on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Liswood holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from California State University, San Diego. She holds a J.D. degree from the University of California, Davis, School of Law, and is admitted to practice law in California and Massachusetts. After the events of 9/11, she became a reserve police officer in the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department and retired as a sergeant.

Liswood is the author of four books: "The Loudest Duck-Moving beyond Diversity," "The Elephant and the Mouse," "Women World Leaders," and "Serving Them Right." She is a long time participant with the World Economic Forum and is a Steward of the Forum’s Education, Gender and Work Initiative.

She is a commissioner for the New Mexico State Personnel Review Board, a board advisor for EDGE, and a member of the Washington DC Metro Transit Police Investigative Review Panel.

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What topics does Laura Liswood speak about?

Laura Liswood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Communication, Economy, Marketing, Government, Creativity, Inspirational, World Affairs, Influential Women, Business, Leadership and Culture.

Where does Laura Liswood travel from?

Laura Liswood generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Laura Liswood?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Laura Liswood for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Laura Liswood for your next private or corporate function.

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Laura Liswood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Women and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Laura Liswood for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Laura Liswood generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maria Echaveste, Sonia Nazario and Gail Harris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Laura Liswood for an upcoming event.

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Diversity & Inclusion in Leadership with Laura Liswood
  • How do I book Laura Liswood to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Laura Liswood for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Laura Liswood, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Laura Liswood or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Laura Liswood for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Laura Liswood, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Laura Liswood are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Laura Liswood, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Laura Liswood speak about?

    Laura Liswood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Communication, Economy, Marketing, Government, Creativity, Inspirational, World Affairs, Influential Women, Business, Leadership and Culture.
  • Where does Laura Liswood travel from?

    Laura Liswood generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Laura Liswood?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Laura Liswood for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Laura Liswood for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Laura Liswood or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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