Lauren Hasson empowers technology professionals to take charge of their careers, strategically grow their influence, and stand out as high-value leaders in their organizations. With a focus on advancement, visibility, and long-term career success, she delivers actionable insights that resonate across technical teams and leadership levels alike.
Why Book Lauren:
Real-World Experience: Lauren doesn’t speak from theory—she speaks from experience. From working a minimum wage job with no technical skills to becoming a Silicon Valley engineering executive, Lauren shares the exact strategies she used to 6x her base salary, earn seven figures more, and lead award-winning teams.
Tactical & Actionable: Lauren’s keynotes are high-energy, practical, and immediately useful. Audiences leave with concrete steps they can take right away to grow their careers, increase their value, and own their impact—no fluff, just results.
Inspiring & Proven: Lauren’s story resonates because it’s real. She’s helped thousands of professionals negotiate higher salaries, step into leadership, and transform their careers. Her message doesn’t just inspire—it moves people to action.
Lauren Hasson’s Speech Topics:
From Invisible to Invaluable: Build Your Value and Elevate Your Career.
Too many professionals work hard, hoping their contributions will be noticed—only to be overlooked for promotions, raises, and leadership opportunities.
Perfect for: Professional development conferences, leadership programs, and corporate talent initiatives.
This keynote reveals the career acceleration playbook Lauren used to go from zero marketable skills to a highly sought-after engineer in just two years.
-The five key drivers of career growth and high performance
-How to communicate your value and position yourself as an indispensable asset
-Proven strategies to advance, get promoted, and secure leadership roles
-Tactical ways to build influence, expand your network, and open new career opportunities
Future-Proof Your Career: Stay Competitive, Adapt to Change, and Lead in a Rapidly Evolving Workforce
The workforce is changing faster than ever—technology evolves, industries shift, and entire job markets transform. How do you stay relevant and competitive?
Perfect for: Corporate innovation teams, HR summits, tech conferences, and leadership development programs.
In this high-energy, action-packed keynote, Lauren shares the five key strategies professionals need to future-proof their careers, adapt to disruption, and stay ahead of industry changes.
-How to spot emerging industry trends before they take off
-The must-have skills for long-term career success
-How to build influence, stay relevant, and lead in an evolving workforce
-Why continuous reinvention is the key to professional longevity
The Innovation Edge: How to Think, Act, and Operate Like a High-Value Disruptor
Innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about how you position yourself to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. The most successful disruptors aren’t just technical experts; they know how to spot trends, pivot quickly, and maximize their impact.
Perfect for: Corporate innovation teams, R&D departments, and forward-thinking conferences.
In this keynote, Lauren shares how she retooled her career across multiple high-growth industries—from iOS engineering to cybersecurity, AI, and fintech leadership—to build a future-proof career.
-How to identify and capitalize on emerging industry trends
-The five critical habits of top innovators
-Why technical skills alone aren’t enough—and what to do instead
-How to leverage innovation to create massive career growth opportunities
No Excuses, Just Action: The High-Performance Playbook for Career Acceleration
Success doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through actionable strategies and a relentless mindset. Lauren Hasson knows this firsthand—going from a minimum-wage job with no network or skills to a top-paid Silicon Valley engineer in just two years.
Perfect for: Sales organizations, leadership teams, and performance-driven companies
This keynote is a step-by-step playbook for achieving high performance in any industry. Lauren reveals the five core actions that drive results and shares real-world case studies of professionals who applied these techniques to secure leadership roles, multiply their earnings, and build career longevity.
-The five non-negotiable habits of high achievers
-How to build confidence and take bold action in your career
-Tactical ways to overcome setbacks and career plateaus
-How to navigate uncertainty while staying focused on long-term success
The Salary Negotiation Playbook: How to Ask for More—and Get It.
Top performers don’t just work hard—they advocate for their value. Yet too many professionals assume their work will speak for itself or fear rocking the boat by negotiating.
Perfect for: Executive leadership teams, high-potential employees, and career development workshops.
This keynote flips the script on salary negotiation, providing a clear, data-driven approach to help professionals secure higher compensation, promotions, and long-term financial success.
-Lauren shares the strategies that helped her increase her earnings by over seven figures—by asking the right questions, leveraging market insights, and mastering the negotiation process.
-How to prepare for negotiation like a high performer—grounding yourself in data, industry benchmarks, and leverage points
-How to reframe negotiation from a one-time event to a long-term career strategy
-The right way to communicate your value—so your requests are met with respect, not resistance
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Bio:
Lauren started at the very bottom in tech—no current skills, no connections, and an outdated degree. But within two years, she completely transformed her trajectory. She became a top iOS engineer, had her work featured in Apple’s iOS keynotes, and was selected as one of 100 top global innovators to attend the UK G8 Innovation Conference.
Today, Lauren’s Director of Engineering at a Silicon Valley fintech company, a founder of multiple successful companies, and an internationally recognized keynote speaker on high performance, leadership, and career acceleration.
Her professional work has been featured in Apple keynotes, she was one of 100 top innovators worldwide invited to the UK G8 Innovation Conference, and she’s won more than twenty-two international awards for her work in entrepreneurship, product innovation, and leadership including multiple recognitions by the United Nations. Lauren is also the best-selling author of The DevelopHer Playbook, published in 2021.
Whether it’s a high-energy keynote or an intimate fireside chat, Lauren speaks on the real-world topics today’s leaders care about—from resilience and innovation to mental health, change leadership, and entrepreneurial grit. Her talks are grounded in lived experience—not theory. Lauren shares the exact strategies used to 6x her salary, earn over seven figures more, and lead high-performing teams—all while navigating setbacks, taking bold risks, and building lasting impact.
