Career & Leadership Development Expert; Founder of Career Contessa; Author of "Power Moves"; Podcast Host
Lauren McGoodwin Biography
Lauren McGoodwin is a career and leadership expert, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host whose work focuses on women's professional development. McGoodwin is the founder of Career Contessa, a leading career development media and education platform for women in the United States. She launched Career Contessa as an extension of her master's thesis project, aiming to address gaps in career resources for women. Prior to founding her company, McGoodwin worked as a university recruiter for Hulu, where she specialized in hiring, employer branding, and program management, gaining insight into the needs of women in the workforce.
Career Contessa serves millions of women annually through career content, online learning courses, and job listings. McGoodwin holds a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Oregon and a master's degree in communication management from USC, where her thesis explored millennial women and career resources.
McGoodwin is the author of the book "Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose," published by Harper Business. She also co-hosts "The Career Contessa" podcast and is recognized as an educator and speaker on topics related to women's career advancement, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Her career advice has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, Refinery29, and other major publications.
McGoodwin regularly speaks at conferences and organizations, including Amazon, LinkedIn, Google, TED Women, Teachable, SoFi, Watermark Conference for Women, and SXSW. She has appeared on Cheddar TV and Good Day LA, and contributes career advice to outlets such as Good Morning America and Goop. McGoodwin's work centers on supporting women in building fulfilling, healthy, and successful careers.
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Lauren McGoodwin Speaking Topics
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The Value of Being Invaluable at Work
We've been taught to be "indispensable" employees who work hard and keep our heads down—but that's not how you get ahead in the workplace.
Participants will:
- Learn the difference between indispensable and invaluable contributors
- Learn how to determine what's important at work
- Learn how to elevate your position at work
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How to Develop a Healthier Relationship To Work (Without Quitting Your Job)
Learn how to reclaim your life from work and ditch the dream job myth by embracing the "good enough" job.
Participants will:
- Get unstuck from dream job expectations and learn what a "good enough" job is
- Get strategies and tips for reclaiming their life from work and the positive impacts that it has at work
- Three drivers behind workplace happiness
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Lauren McGoodwin is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Business Coaching, Communication, Computer Science, Disruptive Thinking, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Influential Women, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Technology, Thought Leadership, Women in Business, Women's Empowerment -
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Lauren McGoodwin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Value of Being Invaluable at Work, How to Develop a Healthier Relationship To Work (Without Quitting Your Job), Leading As a Career Coach and Make a Power Move: Habits + Behaviors for Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lauren McGoodwin for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Lauren McGoodwin generally travels from Redondo Beach, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cheryl Cran, Melissa Daimler, Amanda Gore, Gail Evans and Kanika Tolver. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lauren McGoodwin for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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