Lauren Ready

Ask better questions. Reveal deeper truth. Lead with clarity.

Travels from Memphis TN, USA

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Speaks on:

Adaptive Leadership

Content Marketing

Creative Problem Solving

Innovation

Leadership Development

Storytelling

Formats:

Keynote

Workshop


6x Emmy Award Winner

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Generated by Talkadot based on 331 audience feedback

Lauren captivates audiences with her dynamic blend of journalistic principles and communication strategies that transform how leaders connect with others. She delivers "inspiring" and "actionable" talks that make complex concepts accessible, instilling an "I can do this spirit" through her genuine vulnerability and relatable storytelling. Attendees leave her sessions equipped with practical questioning techniques and fresh perspectives, feeling empowered to strengthen relationships and create positive change in their organizations. Clients seek Lauren for her unique ability to prompt meaningful self-reflection while providing immediately applicable tools that help teams embrace their stories and communicate more effectively.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants felt inspired and motivated to take action in both their personal and professional lives.

  • Attendees gained practical tools and techniques for asking better questions, leading to improved communication and understanding.

  • Listeners experienced a shift in perspective, prompting self-reflection and a desire for personal growth and development.

  • Individuals felt empowered to embrace their own stories and share them in impactful ways.

Generated by Talkadot based on 331 audience feedback

Lauren's Bio

Lauren Ready is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, keynote speaker, and storytelling strategist who helps leaders and organizations harness the power of questions to uncover stories, drive action, and deepen human connection. She is the Founder and Principal Storyteller of Forever Ready Productions, a nationally recognized video production company that has helped nonprofits raise over $17 million through purpose-driven storytelling. A six-time Regional Emmy award winner, Lauren’s work has changed laws, shaped campaigns, and sparked movements; most notably with her acclaimed short documentary What We Will Never Know, which led to a change in child interrogation laws in Tennessee. Lauren began her storytelling journey at just 17 as a production assistant in local TV news. Over the next decade, she became an award-winning video journalist, covering national and local breaking news across Iowa, Nebraska, and Memphis. In 2014, she launched Forever Ready Productions.

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Lauren Offers the Following Talks

Adaptive LeadershipCreative Problem Solving

The Paradox of Expertise & The Inquiry Advantage

  • A framework for using inquiry to lead with confidence (even when they don’t have all the answers)

  • Strategies to overcome the expert’s blind spot and foster continuous growth

  • The mindset shift that turns curiosity into a leadership superpower

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Leadership DevelopmentInnovation

Inquire to Inspire: The Power of Questions in Leadership & Innovation

  • The OSCAR Framework for asking questions that spark innovation, connection and deeper truth

  • How to foster a culture of curiosity that drives business growth

  • The secret to unlocking untold stories and deepening team connections

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StorytellingContent Marketing

Telling Your Untold Story

  • How to find and tell stories that evoke emotion and drive action

  • The IMPACT Framework for crafting high-converting narratives

  • Why embracing imperfection makes your message more compelling

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