Laura Summers is Director and co-founder of BookMachine, where she drives business growth and shapes a company culture that supports meaningful, sustainable work. A CIM-qualified marketing professional, Laura previously held roles at leading educational publishers including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Cengage Learning, as well as several start-ups.

BookMachine is a growing marketing agency and community focused on the publishing sector and committed to creating an environment where team members can do the best work of their careers.

In this energising session on wellbeing in the workplace, Laura explores what resilience really means – and how we can all build better balance as our personal and professional responsibilities grow.

With real-world examples, interactive discussion, and practical tools you can use straight away, this talk is for anyone who wants to feel good and perform at their best without burning out.

Expect a fresh perspective on work-life balance – and a reminder that we’re all a work in progress.

Ideal for teams, leaders, and individuals looking to build a more supportive and resilient workplace culture.