Biography

Laurel Herman

Laurel is a specialist advisor and mentor to IDDAS. As a successful entrepreneur, author and Managing Director of Positive Presence (‘intelligent image consultancy for intelligent people’), Laurel is a recognised authority and thought-leader on a variety of subjects affecting the lives of working men and women both in the UK and abroad. These include all the issues around personal effectiveness, impact and influence - gravitas, profile raising, relationship initiation and development, networking and non-verbal behaviour; image, style and wardrobe; and significant life-changes like divorce, mid-life, redundancy, career change and retirement.

Laurel regularly appears in the media as a commentator and spokesperson and participates in events that focus on issues such as top talent, leadership, entrepreneurship, work return, globalisation, equality and diversity (especially women’s issues).