Field Service Palm Springs 2025

April 22 - 24, 2025

JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Springs, CA

Laurie Battaglia

CEO and Workplace Strategist Aligned at Work®

Thought Leader, Author, Speaker, and Transformer of people, cultures and workplaces, Laurie is CEO of Aligned at Work® in Scottsdale, AZ. Having spent 35+ years leading and developing people in corporate environments, Laurie discovered ways to engage team members, build trust quickly, and align them with goals to create happy and high performing workplaces.

Laurie is the creator of the Aligned at Work® Model, which combines the Success Factors of Vocation, Relationships, Finances, Wellbeing, and Spirit into an integrated work/life model that brings humanity to the workplace. Her book “Aligned Workplaces: Integrating Life and Work – A Practical Guide for Leaders and Teams” walks team members through the model, then provides helpful Team Leader Guides for running meetings about the 5 Success Factors.

Laurie has led teams large and small and uses her practical leadership as she trains and coaches leaders in diverse industries, including construction, banking, gaming, and non-profits.  She has an MS in Organizational Development and Leadership from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a BS in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University in PA.

A popular speaker for keynotes and workshops, Laurie speaks about bringing humanity to the workplace, and how leaders can make a difference. 

Day 1 - Deep-Dive Workshop Day -- The Next Generation of Leadership: Evolving Your Style and Influence Skills to Fit the Times and New Workforce Realities

8:55 AM OPENING GUEST KEYNOTE: Thriving in Times of Disruption and Change: Lead Yourself First

Each of us goes through many changes in our lifetime, and it isn’t always easy to stay grounded and resilient. Change can be emotional, even painful for individuals and teams. It can also be uplifting and exciting, filled with promise and opportunity. You get to choose how you move through the change by leading yourself first.

In this keynote we’ll cover:

  • The emotional phases of change and how to address them
  • Tools to build resiliency for yourself and your team
  • How to assess your strengths and skills as you move through change

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Laurie.

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