Laura Putnam

Laura Putnam, MA, is the CEO and Founder of Motion Infusion, a provider of well-being services, and the author of the award-winning book "Workplace Wellness That Works." She is recognized as a leading authority on workplace wellness, focusing on collective action and cultural influences rather than individual efforts alone.

Putnam is a dynamic speaker who has delivered keynote speeches and training to a diverse array of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofits. She has trained over 40,000 managers and leaders on activating well-being within their organizations using a blend of science, storytelling, and humor. Her engagements are known for their high content quality and delivery, especially appealing to senior-level audiences.

Her work emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments that enhance well-being, drawing on her teaching role at Stanford University and her background as an international community organizer. Putnam's approach is featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, and MSNBC. She is also the recipient of the American Heart Association’s “2020 Impact” award and the National Wellness Institute’s “Circle of Leadership” award. Residing in San Francisco with her fiancé, Putnam continues to influence the field of workplace well-being through key initiatives and strategic leadership roles.