Ask Better Questions.

Reveal Deeper Truth.

Lead with Clarity.

As a six-time Emmy winner and national keynote speaker, I’ve seen firsthand how the right question can shift laws, mindsets, and missions. That’s the power I bring to every stage and story.

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 lead with curiosity?

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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. My talks walk your audience through The Question Lens™ method to bring everything into focus.

Lauren Ready, here!

​6-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.

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Keynotes

  • The Skill That Builds Trust, Innovation & Team Buy-In

    Most leaders think they need better answers. The truth? They need better questions. In a world where people don’t feel heard or understood, the most powerful tool a leader has isn’t certainty—it’s curiosity.

    In this high-impact keynote, Lauren Ready introduces the Question Lens™ Method—a practical approach to asking questions that foster trust, unlock innovation, and fuel collective ownership.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • The Question Lens™ method (incl. the OSCARS framework) for high-trust conversations

    • Tools to replace “telling” with “asking”

    • A path to more connected, motivated teams—and more confident leadership

    Perfect for: Leadership teams, executive retreats, HR conferences, culture summits

  • Why Great Leaders Ask Instead of Answer

    The more experienced we become, the fewer questions we tend to ask. That’s the paradox. Experts are expected to have answers—but what if their greatest advantage is asking instead?

    Through real-world stories and the Question Lens™ Method, Lauren helps audiences shift from “knowing” to “noticing”—to lead with curiosity, not ego.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • How to overcome the expert blind spot

    • The mindset shift from certainty to inquiry

    • Tools to drive innovation and team ownership

    Perfect for: Executives, technical experts, leadership development events

  • Storytelling That Starts With Curiosity

    The best stories aren’t scripted—they’re discovered. In this keynote, Lauren shares how asking the right questions uncovers stories that connect, persuade, and inspire.

    Using her signature IMPACT Framework, she helps audiences uncover, shape, and share authentic stories that spark action—not just applause.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • The IMPACT Framework for authentic messaging

    • How to use inquiry to unlock powerful narratives

    • Why vulnerability and detail make stories memorable

    Perfect for: Leaders, marketers, nonprofit professionals, communicators

  • Storytelling & Decision-Making in Uncertain Times

    Leadership is full of hard decisions—and the hardest part is the unknown. In this inspiring keynote, Lauren shares the behind-the-scenes story of her leap from journalist to CEO, and the questions that made it possible.

    Using the Question Lens™ Method, Lauren reveals how great leaders move from stuck to certain—and how storytelling builds clarity and buy-in during change.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • A framework for confident, values-driven decisions

    • Tools to craft “why now” narratives

    • Real stories that model clarity and courage

    Perfect for: Women’s leadership events, corporate change initiatives, emerging leaders

Workshops

  • Practice Inquiry-Driven Leadership in Real Time

    You can’t lead with curiosity unless you know how to ask the right questions under pressure.

    In this hands-on workshop, Lauren helps leaders and communicators master daily inquiry through the Question Lens™ Method and OSCARS framework. Expect role-play, scenario work, and a serious curiosity workout.

    Participants Will Gain:

    • Practical skills for asking better questions in real time

    • Strategic inquiry for fundraising, sales, coaching, and leadership

    • The shift from knowing to noticing—under pressure

    Best for: Leadership teams, manager development, fundraisers
    Format Options: 90-min | Half-Day | Full-Day

  • Make Your Data Matter

    You’ve got the numbers—now let’s tell the story.

    This workshop helps teams turn complex data into narratives that drive decisions and donations. Participants work with the Stat2Story™ framework, crafting story arcs and messaging that’s clear, concise, and emotionally engaging.

    Participants Will Gain:

    • A repeatable 5-step storytelling method

    • Live practice with messaging structure and tone

    • Feedback on clarity, emotion, and audience fit

    Best for: Nonprofits, comms pros, data teams
    Format Options: 2-hour | Half-Day | Virtual Series

  • Mastering the IMPACT Framework

    Storytelling isn’t fluff—it’s how change begins.

    This workshop dives deep into the IMPACT Framework, helping leaders and communicators craft narratives that build trust and drive action. Great for teams who want to go beyond “what we do” and communicate why it matters.

    Participants Will Gain:

    • Step-by-step story development with IMPACT

    • Guided practice with team, donor, or customer stories

    • Personalized feedback to sharpen clarity and call-to-action

    Best for: Nonprofit leaders, internal comms, purpose-driven brands
    Format Options: 90-min | Half-Day | Full-Day Retreat

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, managers, and internal teams who want to lead with purpose, spark innovation, and build cultures of trust—especially in environments where leaders feel pressure to have all the answers. Lauren’s Question Lens™ Method equips them to shift from knowing to noticing, and from directing to connecting.

Nonprofit Professionals

For fundraisers, program leaders, and communications pros ready to tell more authentic, high-impact stories. Lauren’s storytelling approach—featuring her IMPACT Framework—has helped nonprofits raise over $18 million and build lasting relationships with donors, clients, and communities.

Association Events

For member-based organizations across industries looking to offer leadership development that’s fresh, practical, and transformative. Whether it’s a keynote, breakout session, or full-day training, Lauren brings storytelling and inquiry to the forefront—helping attendees grow, connect, 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.”


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What kind of leader could you become—if you asked better questions?

Inspire your audience to lead with curiosity, uncover deeper truth, and create lasting impact—one powerful question at a time.

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