Laura Newman

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Future Skills and Learning Senior Advisor - Agility and DE&I at BP

League City, Texas, United States

Overview

Laura Newman is a learning and development professional with a background in leading global initiatives in Agility and DE&I at BP. She specializes in facilitation, performance consulting, and creating inclusive learning environments, often leveraging AI tools to enhance the learner experience. She holds a Masters degree from the University of Houston.

Outside of her corporate roles, Laura has demonstrated a strong commitment to community involvement, leading volunteer initiatives and fundraising for local nonprofits. Her academic pursuits delve into cultural anthropology, exploring how personal stories are expressed through body art. People who have worked with her describe her as dedicated, collaborative, and kind.

Unique fact: As a graduate student, she authored a publication titled "Tattoos as Transformational Pilgrimage: Women’s Tattoo Narratives in Houston, Texas. "

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Values Relationships

Assertive

They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.  A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Inclusive Learning
Focuses on building capability through inclusive and accessible learning, supported by a recent certification in Accessibility and Inclusive Design.
Agility & Change
Led global Agility and DE&I learning programs at BP, coaching teams through periods of significant change and enhancing their effectiveness.
AI in L&D
Utilizes AI tools to improve the accessibility, clarity, and personalization of learning solutions to better meet business and learner needs.

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Work History

7-2019 - 11-2025
Future Skills and Learning Senior Advisor - Agility and DE&I at BP
8-2012 - 7-2019
Early Career Program Advisor at BP
5-2008 - 8-2012
Store Manager at Starbucks Coffee Company
5-2007 - 5-2008
Operations Manager at Best Buy
8-2006 - 5-2007
Operations Supervisor at Best Buy

Education

2008 - 2012
Masters from University of Houston
2001 - 2006
Bachelors of Science from University of Houston

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Insights For Selling To Laura

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Laura is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Laura

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Laura move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Laura take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Laura

Personality Compatibility


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