Lauren Roche Tributes

Looking for an inspirational keynote address for your conference? A motivator for your graduation event? A woman whose extraordinary life story has made her a best-selling international author and speaker? Dr Lauren Roche could be your answer! Read the testimonials below from past events and conferences then contact Lauren to discuss her motivational speaking.

Hon. Rick Barker, MP for Tukituki " I listened to your speech today at Woodford House prize giving ceremony and I was mightily impressed. It was probably one of the finest prize giving speeches I have heard and I have heard many. I have read your book, as have a number of my family, and I think it is an inspirational story and one I am pleased you are retelling so people understand your message that your life is in your own hands and you personally have control of your own destiny and achievements. I felt compelled to write because I was so impressed with your message to the young women of Woodford House. I feel sure they will be inspired and draw strength from your story for the rest of their lives".	Chris Hansen, Conference Organiser and Mental Health Worker "Lauren recently presented a keynote address at the 'Building Bridges' Conference, 2003 (the biennial NZ mental health services conference). Lauren's address will be remembered long after much of the rest of the conference is forgotten; for its poignancy, its honesty as well as its humour. A dynamic and creative speaker, Lauren managed to bring to life an important and oft-overlooked topic with her unique infusion of real-life experience, empirical data and fastidious preparation. This was an experience not to be missed!"
Gregory Fortuin "If you want boring same old, same old then don't bother to contact Lauren, if on the other hand you are after an extraordinary life changing story that will inspire you, look no further than Lauren.	Royal Commonwealth Society "What an inspiring story and a wonderful woman."
Mia Morris FRSA Mentor and Coach Leriko & Well Placed Associates (LAWA) London, England 'Well Placed' were enthused on reading Bent not Broken about Dr Lauren Roche's triumph and struggles . The well trodden road of depression, anxiety, guilt are not commonly discussed in such an open and transparent way in the UK. Like most people we were introduced to Lauren's work by what we feel now was divine intervention - a chance article and interview in a newspaper. This moved us enough to contact her publisher to find out where we could go and see her. That was then. The tour is now in its second year in the UK built from scratch. We approached a network of schools, colleges and libraries hoping to strike an accord for her work . Lauren has spoken during Adult Learners week (an activity based week organized by colleges, libraries and community groups to engage with adult learners) and International Women's Month . However, Lauren story suits anytime or season and practically any reason. We have taken her work into schools, colleges, libraries and women's refuge's and everywhere we have gone .. everyone has received the five star Dr Roche treatment. My team who worked with her this year remarked had how incredibly honoured they were to spend time on the road with someone who has experienced great pain and disappointment but has such good humour, charm, charisma and is so down to earth. We will continue to support her work and represent her European interests in order to help give true voice to people who need a good bit of Lauren Magic.
Lynne Beswick, Halton Women’s Aid "Brilliant and inspiring - a real account of how we can change our lives around and regain control and direction over our lives" Halton Lea Library "Very inspiring, very interesting, very emotional" "A big thanks. A life changing inspirational talk" "Brilliant! And inspiring a real life account of how we can change our lives around and regain control and direction over our own lives."	Halton Women's Aid "Thanks for showing me there is light at the end of the tunnel. You were an inspiration good luck with everything. Thanks for sharing your life. I will let you know how I get on." "Thank you for making me realise my potential in life and for giving women power to go forward." "You are an inspiration to us all its through women like you that others are able to make changes in their own life."
Robert Mangan Acting Rector, Lindisfarne College "I write to thank you for addressing our assemble recently. Initially I had some concern as to how the boys would respond to your story but the manner in which you delivered your life experiences eased any doubts I had. Your story and message was very powerful and beneficial to our young men and challenged them to think about some of the assumptions they make about people and the world. I found your message inspirational and appreciate you sharing it with our students. I felt the message will be valuable for them to understand that so much of their destiny is in their own hands. They can personally take control of their own lives through using the talents they have and making the most of the opportunities available to them. Thanks once again for sharing your life story with us."	Georgie Wemyss, Tower Hamlets College "Very inspiring for everyone involved and excellent for Adult Learners at Tower Hamlets College get in touch when you are here again." June Spencer, Everybody’s Reading Project, Knowsley "I am delighted that our project was able to support Lauren’s tour." Tanya Longbottom, Project Officer, Lewisham Education Business Partnership "We were absolutely delighted to be involved in booking Lauren for Lewisham College and supplying books for the first speaking engagement in a London College." Chris Farley, Principal, Hackney Community College "Lauren, an inspirational life, what courage- please come back again- we need you."
River Alt Resource Centre, Knowsley, Merseyside "I was amazed by your story, and how your humour and honesty came tough. I am inspired by you and with 3 weeks left of my diploma, you have given me plenty to think about. Good luck for everything you do." "I was very inspired by your story and I hope with all my heart you continue to work on your relationship with your son. Good luck for your future and congratulations on not repeating your parents lives!" "I was so surprised and thought it was marvellous you were so honest about your life, and to be able to talk about your son." "It was great to hear your story, you truly are an inspiration to us all, the things you have had to overcome in your life are tremendous. You have left me feeling, I can do anything I want to, and I am always trying to pass this feeling on to my 23 year old daughter, I hope she reads your book and feels the same as me." "Congratulations for your tremendous climb, you have reached the top of the Mountain you're a very special person, with a warm honest quality that shines through in your smile, I feel privileged to have heard your talk and I am now inspired." "Thank you for providing so much inspiration to so many people, so many of us don't believe we can achieve our dreams and need a little push. Keep going and keep smiling!"
Lewisham College "The lecture was very inspiring and goes to show that things can get better . I too came into education late. God bless." "Your story is such an inspiration to me." "I am so glad to meet today somebody like yourself, you really made me cry, but only because your life is very, very similar to mine and it brought too many pains and memories that I could not control inside of me. It's great to know that there is somebody out there so loving."
Hackney Community College "I work with young disaffected students your talk has inspired me to understand and support not only them but their families." "I am so proud of you and I will always pray to wish you the best of luck in your coming future, because a new life has just begun." "You have inspired me to work my very hardest." "An inspiring talk, if the book is as good as the talk it will encourage people to try harder to achieve their goals." "You helped me carry on with my education, sometime help from friends is all you need." "This is an inspiring story which 'touched' us all in different ways have a safe journey." "I believe this gives hope and courage for all of us to deal with your pain no matter how much harder it seems."