LAUREN PATON
Women's Leadership Keynote Speaker
Want real results?
90% of my clients are promoted within 6 months
TRUSTED BY LEADERSHIP TEAMS AT
UK's 6th Best Speaker | Ex-Amazon Global Marketing Leader
Now helping your female leaders stop holding back and start leading like they own the room.
On a mission to get more women seen, heard and promoted in the rooms where it really matters.
Most speakers deliver inspiration that fades by Tuesday.
Lauren delivers a framework your team will use for the next six months – the same approach that helped her get promoted at Amazon in under a year, become a global marketing leader at Audible with record-breaking international growth, and build a profitable business that sees her deliver results for household name brands.
Your female leaders aren't lacking capability. They're holding back because:
They’ve learned to second-guess themselves in meetings with senior stakeholders
They think they have to wait for permission instead of claiming the opportunity
They downplay their achievements and over-explain decisions in case they’re seen as “too much”
After working with Lauren, they:
Speak up in rooms where decisions get made
Stop apologising for their ideas
Negotiate for what they're worth
Represent their company in panels, interviews and talks across their industry
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Lauren’s talk was amazing and really engaging! We had a really good turnout and…we have had really good comments from the participants.
— Bluefield
Lauren is incredibly knowledgeable and brought a wealth of experience, and an ability to connect with our team and address our specific challenges. The feedback has been extremely positive and many have commented on the immediate applicability of the training to their daily roles.
— PUMA
Lauren organised a brilliant culture building session for the BBC. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a custom session for your team.
— BBC
Lauren was fantastic. We had so much engagement and lots of people have expressed how brilliant they found her to be.
— Secret Escapes
INVESTMENT AND AVAILABILITY:
Speaking Fees: Start at £2,500+VAT depending on event
Availability: Available for speaking engagements throughout the UK and internationally (virtual or in person)
Booking lead time: 4 weeks preferred (rush bookings are possible, get in touch to check availability)
Next steps:
Book a 30-minute call to discuss your event and objectives
We'll recommend the best talk format for your audience
You'll receive a proposal within 48 hours
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Building a Personal Brand That Feels Like You (Not Everyone Else)
Stop being a best-kept secret.
You're working hard. You're delivering. But somehow, the recognition - the promotions, the opportunities, the seat at the table - isn't keeping pace. Sound familiar?
The problem usually isn't performance. It's visibility.
In this interactive keynote, Lauren explores why so many talented women stay under the radar, what's really holding them back from self-promoting, and how to start showing up in a way that feels authentic rather than exhausting.
You'll leave with:
A clear understanding of why visibility matters (and why it's not the same as showing off)
The reframes you need to get out of your own way
Practical strategies you can start using straight away to become more visible and get recognised for the work you're already doing
This isn't about becoming someone you're not. It's about making sure the right people finally see who you already are.
Want something more bespoke for your corporate event, women’s leadership session or International Women’s Day? Let’s talk about what your audience needs and create something unmissable.
You First - The Real Work of Leadership Under Pressure
Leadership doesn't look like it does on LinkedIn. This is about the real work that drives better results: managing your team through uncertainty, leading when you're also doubting yourself, and ensuring that you’re actually focusing on looking after yourself and your nervous system.
They'll learn:
How to support their team through stress while also supporting themselves
Managing stressful thoughts while still taking action
Building resilience without burning out
Authenticity - Your Leadership SuperPower
Too many women are waiting for their brilliance to be noticed - when what’s actually happening is they’re hiding. Lauren speaks to the cost of wearing masks to fit in, and the liberation that comes when you stop contorting and start claiming. Authenticity isn’t a fluffy buzzword; it’s a strategic leadership tool. And it’s how the right people know how to follow you. Perfect for International Women’s Day and women’s leadership keynotes.
Busting the Imposter Syndrome Myth - You Don't Need Confidence. You Need This Instead
Imposter syndrome isn’t a personal flaw; it’s a system failure. Lauren unpacks why smart, capable women keep questioning themselves, and why traditional “confidence” advice misses the mark.
This talk is a bold reframe that centres belonging, identity, and power, not fake-it-til-you-make-it fluff. Expect truth bombs, resonance and big change.
My Story - From Burnout to Bold Power. How I Burned It All Down to Build Better
Lauren shares the story behind the strategy. From boardrooms at Amazon to breaking point, to rebuilding a life and business that doesn’t leave women behind. It’s a raw, real, resonant keynote for women who are done surviving, and for the companies that say they care about change. Not just a personal story, a rallying cry. For a new kind of leadership, rooted in power and peace.
The Power You Gave Away (and How to Get It Back)
You’ve been trained to over-function, to stay quiet, to be "good." And along the way, you gave away your power, often without realising it. In this talk, Lauren shows how to trace back the moments where power leaked… and how to reclaim it. This is a permission slip for women who’ve had enough of being everything to everyone, and are ready to lead from their power, not from obligation. Popular for women’s keynotes and International Women’s Day.
ABOUT LAUREN
⭐ Ranked 6th Top-Rated speaker for 2026 by London Speakers Bureau
⭐ 90% of senior women clients promoted or moved into higher-paid roles within 180 days
⭐ Regular contributor on women’s leadership and gender equity topics, featured in HuffPost, Metro, We Are The City and Sunday Riley
⭐ LinkedIn Top Voice for Gender Equity (11k followers)
⭐ Ex-Amazon, Audible and Disney global marketing leader
⭐ Clients for International Women’s Day and women’s leadership keynotes include PUMA, Monzo, Royal Mail, Secret Escapes, Voucher Codes
⭐ Podcast host: A Woman in a Man's World
I recently helped one client to improve confidence of their female leaders by +36%, with a 95% satisfaction rating, but there’s more…
MORE CLIENT LOVE
It was a very interesting and engaging session, which made us all think about imposter syndrome differently and what external factors may be influencing the way we think and feel. Lauren also provided some practical tips to help us all cope.
-Barclays
I highly recommend Lauren. She made the session interactive, was very inspirational, and kept things very focused on actionable steps all of us can take. We had such great feedback!
-Houzz
I would highly recommend Lauren's services to organisations wanting to further develop the talents and confidence of women in leadership and to individual female clients wanting to elevate their leadership skills through coaching.
-Bluefield
Lauren was very engaging and gave some great insights!
-Vault Data
WANT TO HEAR MORE?
Interested in my approach to confidence, leadership, and visibility? Have a listen.
My podcast featuring conversations with inspiring women on confidence, leadership, and redefining success on your terms.
🎙 The Importance of Women in Leadership
A conversation on the Talent and Growth podcast on why visibility matters, the real barriers women face, and how organisations can foster real change.
Practical advice for organisations to support, retain, and advance women in leadership.
📖The Common Misdiagnosis That's Costing You Your Best Women
📖The Lies We’re Told About Impostor Syndrome
Want to bring these conversations to your event or team? Book a call to talk about how we can work together.