Laura Katen is the President of KATEN CONSULTING, a NY-based training company that specializes in helping individuals to exude a positive impression in the business world. Ms. Katen brings in-depth knowledge and experience to the communication and etiquette industry. She is a certified Business Etiquette consultant having attended the Protocol School of Washington in Washington, DC.

In 2013, Laura was a featured speaker for 300 leaders at the National PTA Conference in OH “Does Your Communication Style Help or Hinder Your Effectiveness / Leadership Capabilities;” In 2012, Ms. Katen’s articles, on the subject of presenting oneself with polish and professionalism, were featured on Yahoo’s homepage and re-published by Forbes.com; she was named ‘Top 40 Career Expert’ on Twitter by @PYPro in 2011; interviewed on CNNMoney for her perspective as a business owner amidst the 2010 election; featured in Westchester County, NY’s Business Journal‘s elite issue “Special Women in Business;” worked with Judge Judy’s Her Honor Mentoring Program as the resident life-skills expert; and was contacted by a producer of the Dr. Phil Show for her work with young adults.

Ms. Katen is the creator of the Enhance Your Chance® Curriculum for students.