questions unlock, not just answers,

but a deeper sense of the truth…

My talks help business and nonprofits leaders ask better questions

that result in innovation, empowerment and growth.

So, I have a question for you: are you ready to redefine what it means to be heard in the workplace today?

the Power of questions that drive Change

Asking the right questions isn’t just a storytelling skill—it’s a leadership strategy. Curiosity fuels clarity, sparks innovation, and drives meaningful growth.

As a former video journalist turned entrepreneur, I now lead a video production company that partners with mission-driven organizations to elevate their impact through strategic storytelling. From the newsroom to the boardroom, I’ve seen how powerful questions can shift perspectives, uncover hidden opportunities, and inspire lasting change.

Today, I bring that lens to stages across the country—challenging leaders and teams to think deeper, communicate with purpose, and lead through curiosity in a world that moves fast and demands even faster clarity.

Lauren Ready, here!

​5-Time Emmy Award-Winner & Principal Storyteller of Forever Ready Productions

I am passionate about helping others discover the potential of curiosity-driven inquiry to transform their approach to communication, leadership, and problem-solving. Whether it's refining interview techniques, rethinking engagement strategies, or simply learning to embrace the power of asking 'why,' I guide audiences through practical, actionable strategies that make a difference.

Invite me to your next event, and I will inspire your audience to shift their perspective, embrace curiosity, and discover the powerful truths and ideas that are just waiting to be revealed.

Together, let’s explore the questions that lead to more dynamic storytelling and create lasting impact. If you’re ready to empower your team or audience with new tools to see beyond the obvious and make a real difference, you’re in the right place.

Keynotes

  • How Leaders Can Unlock Innovation, Empower Teams, and Stay Curious at the Top

    Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000-hour rule popularized the idea that mastery is a product of time and deliberate practice. But here’s the paradox: The more experienced we become, the fewer questions we tend to ask. As experts and leaders, we’re expected to have answers—but what if our greatest advantage isn’t in knowing, but in inquiring?

    In this keynote, Lauren Ready challenges leaders to rethink expertise as a gateway to curiosity rather than its endpoint. Through powerful storytelling and real-world examples, she explores how asking the right questions can drive deeper insights, spark innovation, and create more engaged, empowered teams.

    Audiences will walk away with:

    • A framework for using inquiry to lead with confidence (even when they don’t have all the answers)

    • Strategies to overcome the expert’s blind spot and foster continuous growth

    • The mindset shift that turns curiosity into a leadership superpower

    Perfect for executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this talk will transform how you think about expertise—and show you how to harness the Inquiry Advantage for lasting impact.

  •  Nearly 70% of employees say they would work harder if they felt their voices were heard. So how do you, as a leader, ensure your team feels valued, engaged, and motivated? By asking better questions.

    In this dynamic keynote, Lauren Ready takes you on a journey into the art and science of inquiry-driven leadership. She reveals how shifting from having all the answers to asking the right questions unlocks innovation, strengthens team culture, and fuels impactful storytelling. Using her OSCAR Framework, Lauren provides actionable techniques to transform everyday conversations into powerful moments of clarity, trust, and inspiration.

    Your audience will walk away with:

    • The OSCAR Framework for asking questions that spark innovation, connection and deeper truth

    • How to foster a culture of curiosity that drives business growth

    • The secret to unlocking untold stories and deepening team connections

  • The most compelling stories aren’t found in perfectly polished scripts; they emerge from authenticity, curiosity, and real human moments.

    In this keynote, Lauren Ready shares powerful lessons from her journalism and documentary career, demonstrating how to let go of the script, embrace imperfection, and uncover untold stories that resonate with audiences. Whether you’re a leader, a business owner, or a nonprofit professional, this talk will challenge you to look beyond the headline and craft stories that inspire people to take action. Featuring Lauren’s IMPACT Framework, this session equips you with storytelling tools that make a lasting difference.

    Your audience will walk away with:

    • How to find and tell stories that evoke emotion and drive action

    • The IMPACT Framework for crafting high-converting narratives

    • Why embracing imperfection makes your message more compelling

  • Leadership is about making decisions—even when uncertainty looms. How do you tell your story in a way that creates buy-in and impact while confidently navigating change?

    Drawing from her career transition from journalist to CEO, Lauren Ready shares a roadmap for making confident decisions, embracing risk, and leading with clarity. She reveals how strategic storytelling and discernment-driven leadership empower professionals to inspire teams, drive business success, and take bold action.

    • How to make decisions with discernment and clarity

    • The storytelling strategies that create buy-in and trust

    • A practical framework for leading through uncertainty with confidence

Workshops

  • A hands-on, interactive experience designed to help participants master curiosity-driven questioning for deeper connections, better leadership, and innovative problem-solving.

    3 Core Focus Areas:
    Curiosity     – Develop better questions that uncover hidden opportunities
    Connection – Strengthen trust through strategic inquiry and storytelling
    Growth – Use inquiry to navigate challenges and spark creativity

    Your audience will:

    • Experience role-playing, real-time feedback, and scenario-based challenges

    • Practical applications for leaders, fundraisers, and storytellers

    • Learn how to ask better questions and transform how you lead & communicate

  • You’ve got the data…now what? How can you go from a great stat to a great story without overloading your audiences? What does it really take to create a move-people-to-take-action story?

    This workshop expands on the Stat2Story™ framework, equipping participants with the tools to turn data into compelling, action-driven stories. Through video case studies, hands-on exercises, and expert feedback, participants will learn how to craft clear, concise, and emotionally engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. 

    Learning Objectives:
    1. Analyze and Interpret Data: Analyze statistical data to identify compelling stories. Engage with data critically and creatively to find stories that captivate and engage audiences.

    2. Crafting Engaging Headlines: Evaluate the effectiveness of different headlines in capturing attention and encouraging further reading; assess and refine their approach to headline writing, ensuring it acts as an effective entry point to their story.

    3. Narrative Development Beyond Headlines: Create high-level story outlines that expand upon initial headlines, incorporating a flow that maintains audience interest and conveys the message effectively.

    4. Utilizing Available Resources: Apply creative problem-solving skills to leverage available resources, including imperfections, to craft stories that resonate with and inspire your audience.

    5. Inspiring Action Through Storytelling: Tell stories that not only inform but also inspire audiences (and employees) to take action.

  • This workshop is a more in-depth version of the “Telling Your Untold Story” keynote.

    The most compelling stories aren’t found in perfectly polished scripts; they emerge from authenticity, curiosity, and real human moments.

    In this workshop, Lauren Ready shares powerful lessons from her journalism and documentary career, demonstrating how to let go of the script, embrace imperfection, and uncover untold stories that resonate with audiences. Whether you’re a leader, a business owner, or a nonprofit professional, this talk will challenge you to look beyond the headline and craft stories that inspire people to take action. Featuring Lauren’s IMPACT Framework, this session equips you with storytelling tools that make a lasting difference.

    • How to find and tell stories that evoke emotion and drive action

    • The IMPACT Framework for crafting high-converting narratives

    • Why embracing imperfection makes your message more compelling

Key Audiences

My keynotes and workshops are designed for leaders, changemakers, and storytellers who want to unlock deeper truths, drive innovation, and inspire action through the power of inquiry.

Corporate & Organizational Leaders

For executives and team leaders looking to foster trust, spark innovation, and communicate with purpose—especially in environments where they’re expected to have all the answers.

Nonprofit Professionals

For fundraisers and mission-driven organizations who need to tell more authentic, impactful stories that connect with donors and drive real results. My storytelling approach has helped nonprofits raise over $17 million.

Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

For founders and teams ready to embrace storytelling and curiosity to grow their brand, connect with customers, and lead with clarity.

Kind words from awesome people

“Lauren proved that asking questions is a true sign of intelligence rather than assuming you are already an expert. And she gave actionable tools to help you ask better questions.”

Cass Tomac, Highline Warren, Women In Auto Care Conference

so inspirational, but not only that: It was actionable. Asking questions helps us learn more about people, things, etc. It helps us grow and improve” and I can’t wait to improve upon my communication by incorporating more questions regularly.” 

“I can’t wait to improve upon my communication by incorporating more questions regularly.”
Samantha Higdon, Chief Marketing Officer, Women In Auto Care Conference

“what a great speaker, she takes you on a journey to not only discovering other people’s why, but to self reflect and ask ourselves the valuable questions.”


Women In Auto Care Audience Member

How many untold stories are out there , if only you asked the right question to uncover them?

SPARK IN YOUR AUDIENCE A PASSION TO ask better questions that FIND better solutions and deeper truth.

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