Lauren McGoodwin

Lauren McGoodwin

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO, Career Contessa, Best-Selling Author of "Power Moves", Women's Career Development Speaker

Lauren McGoodwin Biography

Lauren McGoodwin founded Career Contessa in 2013 after experiencing a gap in career development resources for women who might be job searching, soul searching, leading and managing, or trying to find new ways to advance within their careers. With women accounting for more than 50% of the workforce and the workforce being less defined than ever before, it seemed crazy (and outdated) that a resource for us didn't exist.

Fast-forward to today, Career Contessa is now the largest online career site built inclusively for women. McGoodwin is also author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose (2020), co-host of The Career Contessa podcast, and an educator/speaker on a variety of career topics.

Formerly, McGoodwin was a University Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and program management. McGoodwin has a Bachelors in Education from the University of Oregon and a Masters in Communication Management from the University of Southern California where she wrote her thesis on millennials and career resources.

When not Contessa-ing, you can find McGoodwin spending time with her family in Redondo Beach, CA where she lives with her husband and daughter.

In May of 2020, Lauren published her first book, Power Moves, with Harper Business and it quickly became a best-selling new release on Amazon.

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Lauren McGoodwin Speaking Topics

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

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

Leading As a Career Coach

People don't leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses. And most managers are never given any leadership training. Let's fix that.

Participants will:

  • Learn why the best managers don't manage, they coach
  • The mindsets and behaviors of a great coach
  • Strategies and tips to maximize results and empower your team

Make a Power Move: Habits + Behaviors for Success

98% of employees say they perform better when they're confident. Let's help give them confidence tools!

Participants will:

  • The power in "people skills" and why they're not "soft"
  • Identify your own anti-confidence habits
  • Strategies to build confidence, speak up, and self-advocate at work.

Lauren McGoodwin Videos

How to Set Healthy Boundaries at Work
Lauren McGoodwin Speaking Reel 2020
Lauren McGoodwin talks Equal Pay Day with Good Day LA

How do I book Lauren McGoodwin to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lauren McGoodwin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lauren McGoodwin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lauren McGoodwin or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Lauren McGoodwin for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Lauren McGoodwin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lauren McGoodwin are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lauren McGoodwin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Lauren McGoodwin speak about?

Lauren McGoodwin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Teamwork & Teambuilding, World Affairs, Women in Business, Human Resources, Technology, Communication, Computer Science and Authors.

Where does Lauren McGoodwin travel from?

Lauren McGoodwin generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Lauren McGoodwin?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lauren McGoodwin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lauren McGoodwin for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lauren McGoodwin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Lauren McGoodwin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Teamwork & Teambuilding and World Affairs. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lauren McGoodwin for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Lauren McGoodwin generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Gail Evans and Dr. Kristen Lee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lauren McGoodwin for an upcoming event.

Lauren McGoodwin Speaking Topics

  • 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

  • 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

  • Leading As a Career Coach

    People don't leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses. And most managers are never given any leadership training. Let's fix that.

    Participants will:

    • Learn why the best managers don't manage, they coach
    • The mindsets and behaviors of a great coach
    • Strategies and tips to maximize results and empower your team

  • Make a Power Move: Habits + Behaviors for Success

    98% of employees say they perform better when they're confident. Let's help give them confidence tools!

    Participants will:

    • The power in "people skills" and why they're not "soft"
    • Identify your own anti-confidence habits
    • Strategies to build confidence, speak up, and self-advocate at work.

Lauren McGoodwin Videos

How to Set Healthy Boundaries at Work
Lauren McGoodwin Speaking Reel 2020
Lauren McGoodwin talks Equal Pay Day with Good Day LA
  • How do I book Lauren McGoodwin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lauren McGoodwin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lauren McGoodwin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lauren McGoodwin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Lauren McGoodwin for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Lauren McGoodwin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lauren McGoodwin are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lauren McGoodwin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Lauren McGoodwin speak about?

    Lauren McGoodwin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Teamwork & Teambuilding, World Affairs, Women in Business, Human Resources, Technology, Communication, Computer Science and Authors.
  • Where does Lauren McGoodwin travel from?

    Lauren McGoodwin generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Lauren McGoodwin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lauren McGoodwin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lauren McGoodwin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lauren McGoodwin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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