6 years ago Laura's life was left hanging in the balance, when she was hit by a car, whilst out running. Completely broken, the odds were stacked against her. But she didn't just choose to live, she learned to thrive. Sixteen surgeries down the line and more ahead, she has become a master of resilience and learned that we rarely "bounce back"; it's a process of recovery. However, we are all more capable than we think and Laura can share how we can all learn to thrive, even in the most adverse situations. Laura is the founder of Laura Everest Consulting Services and has spent 30 years, leading, developing and elevating leaders and large teams across the world with more than a decade at Harrods, London and 15 years in the Middle East. Laura is trained in Positive Psychology following her accident and has become a Certified Gallup Strengths coach. She has recently set up her own Strengths based company for professional development.