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“The excitement in the room was obvious.  You did an amazing job of educating and entertaining this huge group!  As a result, we have invited you back to speak at another conference 6 months from now in Atlantic City.   We have never invited a speaker back so quickly as we have with you.”

Margaret O'Neal, Director of Education and Certification

Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association, USA

" After seeing you at a conference, Lisa, from our Casper division recommended you when I was organizing our Speaker list.  So glad she did!! The feedback was great. I hope you enjoy reading about the impact you made on our attendees!  Some thought the closing speaker was going to have big shoes to fill to measure up, but Lorna McLaren knocked it out of the park! Very energetic and engaging speaker. Perfect finale. Once again, thank you for joining us in San Antonio. It was such a pleasure to meet you and hear your beautiful message.

Cynthia S. Paskett,
Sr. Consultant

Event Organizer, Lincoln Financial Network 2019 Staff Forum,
san Antonio, TX

“Both of your sessions were excellent – the crowd loved your presentation style, information and interactive exercises.  The most consistent comments were to have you back again and that they had fun.  Certainly when someone can make learning as much fun as you do, I would like to talk to you about next year's conference.

Pat A. Hillmer,
Conference Coordinator

Trade Show & Conference, Landscape Ontario Congress, Canada



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"The group was so engaged. Lots of amazing feedback from everyone who attended. Many said it was the best session they have attended so far!  Thank you for your agility and willingness when you had to change your plans on the fly today! I think it worked very well"

Holly Sorgen 

event Moderator


Junn Hartwell, Manager

“Lorna was an excellent presenter. She kept us engaged through humour and facts and statistics. Very interesting, made a lot of everyday associations so we could relate. Best seminar I’ve ever been to and I’ve learned a lot I can use in my workplace and everyday life! Thank you Lorna”


Fountain Tire, Saskatoon

Deriree Widdifield, Payroll Technician

“Really opened my eyes to understanding people that I think or assume might have a conflict with me when actually I might have been taking it personally. Lots of great tools and tips”


Western Forest Products, Duncan BC

Mike Perkins, Maintenance Coordinator

“I enjoyed the energy, excellent communication in hitting the points. The preparation was first class. The stories and tips amazing. I was able to take all the instruction/information and find answers I was looking for. This was by far the best all around presentation on leadership, communication and effective problem solving to reduce stress and solve issues on a common or neutral ground”


Emerald Property, Spingfield, OR

Network Systems Support Coordinator, El Segundo, CA

“Lorna McLaren was excellent, she held the interest of the entire class throughout the training period. She provided additional information and great real life examples. Dynamic speaker. I enjoyed her pleasant smile and she stays on task with excellent information.”


The AEROSPACE Corporation

Monica Wysotski, Claims Specialist

“Lorna has shared captivating experiences & stories that exhibit profound wisdom, common sense. She uses quotes from famous authors & uses humour. She touched me deeply and awakened my spirit.”


Stevens & Co. Law Firm, Parksville, BC
Lorna signing her book
Vince Pocente, Lorna, Kit Grant, Trina Read

Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Convention
with Vince Pocente, Keynote Speaker and NYT Bestselling Author, Kit Grant, International Speaker, Dr. Trina Read, Award-winning Speaker, Bestselling Author.