Lauren Thomas helps business owners, executives, and managers leverage play as a performance and profit multiplier to drive engagement and innovation.

After gaining over a decade of experience leading award-winning marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, she developed a unique approach to building and leading high-performing teams.  

One of Lauren’s signature programs, the Kinetic 1:1™, empowers managers to shift their one-on-one conversations with direct reports from check-ins to catalysts by leveraging a framework that sparks accountability, builds psychological safety, and accelerates progress without the need for micromanagement.

Lauren has been recognized by Brand Innovators as one of the “40 Under 40” marketing leaders working to propel the industry into the next generation. She has spearheaded campaigns that have earned industry recognition, including Shorty Awards, a Webby Award, and a Guinness World Record. Along the way, she has worked with organizations including Macy’s, The Coca-Cola Company, AT&T, and Intuit. 

She is also a recognized speaker and has taken the stage for events and organizations, including the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA), Association of National Advertisers (ANA), National Education Association (NEA), Atlanta Women’s Network, Visit California, ADWEEK, Social Media Strategies Summit, and more.

When she’s not coaching, consulting, or taking the stage as a keynote speaker, you can find her singing her heart out at karaoke or performing stand-up comedy.