Stephanie Edward
Speaker & Consultant | Onboarding, Professional Skills, and Gen Z Workplace Success at LORA Concepts Inc.
Professional Training and Coaching
Education: Laurentian University (H.B. Comm) - Wilfrid Laurier University (MBA)
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Biography
Stephanie Edward is a corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and consultant who helps professionals build the confidence, resilience, and practical skills they need to thrive in today's workplace.
As the founder of LORA Concepts Inc., she partners with financial services and corporate organizations to improve onboarding, strengthen professional skill development, and equip leaders to better support today’s early-career talent, especially Gen Z.
With nearly two decades of experience in financial services, including roles in business development, learning and development, financial analysis, and employee enablement, Stephanie understands the real-world challenges professionals face when stepping into demanding roles. Her keynotes and workshops are known for being both thought-provoking and deeply practical, helping teams build self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and develop mindset strategies that last.
She is currently writing a book on how to relate to and empower Gen Z professionals in the workplace. She also shares advice for building professional skills through her podcast and blog.
Origin Story
Stephanie spent nearly two decades in financial services, rising through the ranks in roles spanning business development, treasury consulting, credit underwriting, strategy, employee enablement, and adult learning. Along the way, she saw firsthand what helps professionals thrive... and what holds them back.
She was driven and ambitious, but like many high performers, she often sacrificed her well-being in the name of doing a great job. It took time (and a few hard lessons) to realize that excellence doesn’t have to come at the expense of sustainability.
Stephanie has been supporting new hires since early in her career, informally as a mentor, and, later, through more formal involvement in onboarding, training, and talent development. Over time, she saw how much early-career professionals were struggling, not because they lacked talent but because they lacked support. She also saw how overwhelmed leaders were, unsure how to connect with and guide a new generation.
Today, Stephanie brings these experiences to her keynotes and workshops, helping organizations create environments where people can succeed without burning out. Her work focuses on empowering Gen Z, strengthening onboarding, and equipping professionals with the clarity, confidence, and skills they need to thrive.
Example talks
Empowering Gen Z at Work
Gen Z professionals are entering the workplace with bold ideas, high expectations, and a fresh perspective on what it means to succeed. Traditional leadership approaches often fall flat with this new generation, creating friction, disengagement, and missed opportunities. In this practical and eye-opening session, participants will explore the forces shaping Gen Z’s approach to work, what they’re really looking for in a leader, and why simply “doing what’s always worked” won’t cut it anymore. Attendees will leave with strategies to build trust, deliver feedback that resonates, and create an environment where today’s young professionals can thrive, without lowering the bar.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the core values, motivators, and preferences of Gen Z in the workplace.
Identify common disconnects between leaders and Gen Z employees and how to bridge them.
Apply actionable strategies to build trust, deliver effective feedback, and support early-career success.
Crushing It Without Crushing Yourself
This interactive and reflective session helps professionals manage high-pressure demands without sacrificing their well-being. Grounded in the 5Rs of the Compassionate Confidence Framework, this talk introduces practical mindset shifts, self-awareness strategies, and micro-habits that support emotional balance and long-term resilience. Through guided reflection and real-world examples, participants learn how to sustain performance, manage stress, and create space for restoration and connection. Attendees will leave with science-backed tools they can apply immediately to navigate the demands of their roles with more clarity, energy, and confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the five elements of the Compassionate Confidence Framework and how they support resilience and well-being in corporate roles.
Apply self-awareness and mindset strategies to navigate workplace pressure and challenges.
Use actionable techniques to support well-being in high-demand environments.
Building Better Relationships at Work
Strong professional relationships are essential, not only for effective teamwork and client service, but also for building influence, shaping workplace culture, and navigating the complexities of corporate life. Yet in today’s environment, connection has become more complex than ever. Hybrid work, packed schedules, and generational differences have shifted how professionals engage. In this session, participants will explore what meaningful connection looks like in the modern workplace and how relationship-building and networking can be adapted to meet evolving expectations. With a focus on trust, connection, and authenticity, this session offers fresh strategies for fostering stronger professional relationships with colleagues, clients, partners, and other key stakeholders.
Learning Objectives:
Identify common barriers to effective relationship-building and connection in today’s workplace.
Apply practical, intentional strategies to strengthen professional relationships.
Use networking as a strategic tool to foster collaboration, influence, and long-term organizational success.
Reclaiming Focus at Work
Corporate professionals are pulled in every direction: managing competing priorities, supporting their teams, and responding to constant change. With so much urgency, it’s easy to lose focus and spend the day reacting instead of leading. This session explores how to reclaim clarity and momentum in high-demand roles. Participants will learn how to reduce mental clutter, protect time for meaningful work, and develop daily habits that support focus, resilience, and long-term effectiveness, without disengaging from the needs of the business.
Learning Objectives:
Identify common workplace habits and environmental factors that disrupt focus and clarity
Apply practical strategies to manage competing demands while maintaining responsiveness and impact
Develop realistic, sustainable habits that support personal effectiveness and strategic thinking
My Podcast
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I sometimes get paid for speaking
Topics
Origin Story
Stephanie spent nearly two decades in financial services, rising through the ranks in roles spanning business development, treasury consulting, credit underwriting, strategy, employee enablement, and adult learning. Along the way, she saw firsthand what helps professionals thrive... and what holds them back.
She was driven and ambitious, but like many high performers, she often sacrificed her well-being in the name of doing a great job. It took time (and a few hard lessons) to realize that excellence doesn’t have to come at the expense of sustainability.
Stephanie has been supporting new hires since early in her career, informally as a mentor, and, later, through more formal involvement in onboarding, training, and talent development. Over time, she saw how much early-career professionals were struggling, not because they lacked talent but because they lacked support. She also saw how overwhelmed leaders were, unsure how to connect with and guide a new generation.
Today, Stephanie brings these experiences to her keynotes and workshops, helping organizations create environments where people can succeed without burning out. Her work focuses on empowering Gen Z, strengthening onboarding, and equipping professionals with the clarity, confidence, and skills they need to thrive.
Example talks
Empowering Gen Z at Work
Gen Z professionals are entering the workplace with bold ideas, high expectations, and a fresh perspective on what it means to succeed. Traditional leadership approaches often fall flat with this new generation, creating friction, disengagement, and missed opportunities. In this practical and eye-opening session, participants will explore the forces shaping Gen Z’s approach to work, what they’re really looking for in a leader, and why simply “doing what’s always worked” won’t cut it anymore. Attendees will leave with strategies to build trust, deliver feedback that resonates, and create an environment where today’s young professionals can thrive, without lowering the bar.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the core values, motivators, and preferences of Gen Z in the workplace.
Identify common disconnects between leaders and Gen Z employees and how to bridge them.
Apply actionable strategies to build trust, deliver effective feedback, and support early-career success.
Crushing It Without Crushing Yourself
This interactive and reflective session helps professionals manage high-pressure demands without sacrificing their well-being. Grounded in the 5Rs of the Compassionate Confidence Framework, this talk introduces practical mindset shifts, self-awareness strategies, and micro-habits that support emotional balance and long-term resilience. Through guided reflection and real-world examples, participants learn how to sustain performance, manage stress, and create space for restoration and connection. Attendees will leave with science-backed tools they can apply immediately to navigate the demands of their roles with more clarity, energy, and confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the five elements of the Compassionate Confidence Framework and how they support resilience and well-being in corporate roles.
Apply self-awareness and mindset strategies to navigate workplace pressure and challenges.
Use actionable techniques to support well-being in high-demand environments.
Building Better Relationships at Work
Strong professional relationships are essential, not only for effective teamwork and client service, but also for building influence, shaping workplace culture, and navigating the complexities of corporate life. Yet in today’s environment, connection has become more complex than ever. Hybrid work, packed schedules, and generational differences have shifted how professionals engage. In this session, participants will explore what meaningful connection looks like in the modern workplace and how relationship-building and networking can be adapted to meet evolving expectations. With a focus on trust, connection, and authenticity, this session offers fresh strategies for fostering stronger professional relationships with colleagues, clients, partners, and other key stakeholders.
Learning Objectives:
Identify common barriers to effective relationship-building and connection in today’s workplace.
Apply practical, intentional strategies to strengthen professional relationships.
Use networking as a strategic tool to foster collaboration, influence, and long-term organizational success.
Reclaiming Focus at Work
Corporate professionals are pulled in every direction: managing competing priorities, supporting their teams, and responding to constant change. With so much urgency, it’s easy to lose focus and spend the day reacting instead of leading. This session explores how to reclaim clarity and momentum in high-demand roles. Participants will learn how to reduce mental clutter, protect time for meaningful work, and develop daily habits that support focus, resilience, and long-term effectiveness, without disengaging from the needs of the business.
Learning Objectives:
Identify common workplace habits and environmental factors that disrupt focus and clarity
Apply practical strategies to manage competing demands while maintaining responsiveness and impact
Develop realistic, sustainable habits that support personal effectiveness and strategic thinking