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Barbara Lorraine Laing

Writer, Instructor, and Teaching & Learning Consultant

Speaking & Consulting

With over 25 years experience in the community arts and education industries, I offer professional speaking and consulting services to educational organizations, schools, businesses, creative professionals, health & wellness practitioners, religious and faith based groups, and arts organizations. l am also available for individual coaching and poetry manuscript consultation. Sessions can be adapted to your needs, e.g. keynote speaker requests, workshop facilitation, professional development, and one-to-one consulting.​​

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Sample offerings:​

  • current best practices in teaching and learning

  • developing meaningful curriculum

  • creative leadership

  • team-building and connection

  • drama coaching for the introverted

  • accessible creative writing strategies

  • increasing motivation and creativity

  • poetry manuscript consultation (one-to-one) or small group instruction

  • welcoming spirituality into schools and workplaces

  • creative goal setting

Barbara Lorraine Laing

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