BIO

Laura Willis is a digital wellness expert on a mission to help people achieve more balance and “Digital Harmony” in their lives.

In 2016 she launched Shine Offline, the UK’s first training consultancy dedicated to helping people improve their digital wellbeing. Inspired by her own journey through digital overwhelm to create a healthier relationship with technology, Laura had the privilege of helping thousands of employees from all over the world. Clients included UK government bodies, the NHS, O2, Warner Brothers Disney, the Crown Prosecution Service, and nearly 30 law firms.

With a background in Social Psychology, Laura brings a down-to-earth, honest approach to everything she does. Laura is an associate of the Mindful Business Charter, Mental Health First Aid trained, and a lived-experience speaker for MHFA England.

As a wife and mum of two, Laura understands first-hand the struggles families face in managing tech use at home. And as someone who works primarily from home, she is all too familiar with the pressures of today’s always-on culture and how it affects our work life balance and wellbeing.

Laura’s goal is simple: to help people thrive in this always-connected world by offering practical solutions to improve their digital habits. Passionate about staying current and relevant, Laura loves collaborating with others to make sure her work is as effective as possible.

Technology’s value at work is undeniable – we can get on with our tasks, stay abreast of project updates, work alongside colleagues when we’re not sitting together. However, overwhelm, distraction and exhaustion are just some of the side effects of a 24/7 working culture, and this not only impacts the quality of the work being produced but also employee mental wellbeing.

Digital Harmony at work

• How digital technology has impacted our working performance, relationships and stress levels

• Impact of workplace culture, neuroscience and the adoption of AI on digital habits

• Diversity and Inclusion implications for digital preferences and behaviours

• Role leaders play in setting the norms of digital behaviour

• Simple adjustments to digital habits allowing employees to take back control of their time and attention

• How to initiate conversations to create more harmony at work when it comes to digital behaviour

• Real life examples of people and organisations who have discovered the benefits of a more balanced approach

Digital Harmony, personal life

Entertaining ourselves, staying in touch with people, keeping up to date with information – the benefits digital brings to our personal lives is undeniable. In today’s always-on world however many people are lacking the space and time to really connect with loved ones, nourish and look after themselves, and get the rest that they need.

• Positive and negative impact digital habits have on personal time including relationships and mental health

• Factors influencing digital behaviours including life’s demands and others’ expectations

• Simple behavioural adjustments that can help us take back control of our time and attention

• Role parents and carers play in setting the norms of digital behaviour within the family

• How to initiate conversations to create more harmony at home when it comes to digital habits

• Real life examples of people who have discovered the benefits of a more balanced approach

Testimonials

“The webinar was really educational and interactive with lots of takeaways. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive - most agreed they felt confident their digital wellbeing would improve following the session. I would highly recommend the training to any business looking to support their people to have good digital habits in their personal lives.”
Sioux Watchorn, Health, Wellbeing & Engagement Lead, Peabody

“Laura helps us hold up a mirror to our working practices and challenge the status quo in a way which comes across as practical, commercial and never patronising. Her message around the link between wellbeing and performance really resonates.”
Mary Peterson, Head of Responsible Business, Addleshaw Goddard

“Laura is hugely knowledgeable, full of energy and enthusiasm. She leaves people with practical things they can do and makes a difference.”
Richard Martin, CEO, Mindful Business Charter

“Laura is the epitome of expertise in digital wellbeing. Her training is high energy and entertaining, grounded in science and packed with actionable takeaways.”
Marketing Communications Manager, CIPD

“Laura’s eye-opening, transformative training is a must-have. I would recommend her to all employers who are serious about looking after their people.”
Partner, Pinsent Masons and Head of Brook Graham

Further information, please get in touch with Deborah:

hello@papillonspeakers.com

07814 934740