Meet Lauren

Lauren's Professional Experience

Currently: Co-founder and Partner, Redpoint Succession and Leadership Coaching, Seattle

Certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Leadership Coach

1991-2009 : Senior Vice President, Business Resource Services (BRS), training and consulting company. Highlights:

Helped firm expand client base beyond domestic banking industry to domestic and international trade and professional associations, franchise organizations, and corporate networks
Developed Profit Mastery DVD Series, a nationally renowned financial training program for closely-held business owners and advisors
Developed, managed, and facilitated FIT Performance Groups for retail jewelers, independent pharmacists, and senior care and lawn service franchise systems.

1987-1991, Vice President, Seattle King County Economic Development Council (EDC). Highlights:

Developed inaugural family business forum for King County Businesses
Managed ombudsman program for local area businesses.

1983-1986 Small business owner

Lauren's Education

2003-2007: Completed numerous courses in participatory training and facilitating techniques, conducted by the Bob Pike Group, leading "train-the-trainers"

2008: Fierce Conversations Workshop

2007: Certified Profit Mastery Instructor

2002: Certificate from Coach University's Core Essentials Coaching Program

1983: MBA, Organizational Design and Human Resources, University of Washington

1978: AB Degree, Public Policy, Duke University

Lauren's Personal Interests

Travel — my partner, Simon Siegl and I love to travel. It was Morocco and NYC this year. We're shooting for Italy and Hawaii in 2011!
Theater — season ticket holder to Seattle Repertory Theater for last season and Intiman for 2010 season
Spending time outdoors — boating, hiking, swimming, and tennis.
Yoga — Perfecting (it's a process!) my practice always renews and refreshes me
Cooking and fine wine— going to farmers market and making fresh healthy food and finding new NW wines to enjoy
Spending time with two boys — Patrick 19, a freshman at Central Washington University, and Andrew, 17, a junior at Shorewood High School.

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