“Dr. Cook’s seminar was the best use of an hour I’ve ever spent on the topic of well-being. I’m still referencing some of the themes that she brought up. Lauren was engaging, even in a digital format, and had a style that was welcomed across the globe. I highly recommend her.”

— Susanne Senoff | Senior Director, Enterprise Security, Arm

 

Build a Committed & Connected Team

Are you noticing that your team is disconnected, distracted, and maybe even ducking out? Are you seeing that most of your employees are seeming anxious and burned out? Is this leading to indecision, low morale, and lack of engagement?

Supporting and sustaining a dedicated team of employees starts by implementing wellness in the workplace. Dr. Lauren will help you get there with a wealth of options that suit your team’s specific needs.

Dr. Lauren provides a balance of empirically supported research with personable anecdotes. Ever one to interact and seek connection, she talks with, rather than at people. 

We’re here to serve YOU. That means that all services: 

  • Are available virtually and in-person.

  • Are customizable in content, length, and participation-level.

A few of Dr. Lauren’s speaking clients:

Want to learn more about bringing Dr. Lauren to your event?

  • "Dr. Lauren’s deep understanding of the professional landscape enabled her to offer thoughtful and tangible solutions. She has a rare ability to make a room full of people feel as if she is speaking directly to each one of them. Her compassion, empathy and clear communication style make her an asset to any group. We were so lucky to have her!

    — Kenna Alemania | Sunshine Sachs

  • “Dr. Lauren Cook hosted an insightful, informative and impactful session around the Power of Mentorship for our global community. Dr. Cook's virtual presentation, complete with great research-supported content, was easy to follow, authentic and engaging. Participants were given actionable tools to connect either as a mentor or mentee and felt energized after the session to implement the steps in their lives.”

    — Charlene Shih, Senior Analyst, Global Tax and Insurance at Salesforce

  • “From the very first moment we spoke I knew that Dr. Cook would understand our goals and our audience’s needs and meet them all. The session she delivered as part of our IWD and Women’s History month celebrations was engaging, insightful, and above all, incredibly helpful for our audience. I recommend you work with her, you will not be disappointed!”

    — Niki Dow, Senior Director, Technical Communications, Arm

  • “We hired Dr. Cook to give a Keynote on ‘Riding the Waves’ of mental health. Dr. Cook was inspiring, compassionate and our company responded very well to her talk and we received a 100% positive feedback rate. Dr. Cook is kind, warm and up to date with all of the latest research and I especially appreciated her reminding everyone of the mind/body connection. Thank you Dr. Cook! You are an incredible human, speaker and teacher!”

    — Monique Viscetto, Senior Executive of Learning and Development at Collabera Inc.

  • “Dr. Lauren was very engaging and her passion for mental health really comes through. I highly recommend working with her!”

    — Grace Rosales | Sr. Business Dev Specialist at The Mintz Law Firm

  • “Dr. Lauren Cook’s Ride the Wave seminar was timely, relevant, and the best use of an hour I’ve ever spent on the topic of well-being. I’m still referencing some of the themes that she brought up. She was engaging, even in a digital format, and had a style that was welcomed across the globe. I highly recommend her.”

    — Susanne Senoff | Senior Director, Enterprise Security, Arm

  • “It was a pleasure working with Dr. Lauren Cook as a panelist in our Well-Being and Success event recently. Everyone loved her energy during the presentation. Not only was she very knowledgeable in the topic of mental wellness, she was very engaging and her passion for the topic really comes through. I highly recommended working with her!”

    — Grace Rosales | The Mintz Law Firm

  • “Dr. Lauren Cook is incredibly engaging and speaks from the heart. She speaks with such a warm presence and her compassion for others is contagious. We loved hosting Dr. Lauren!”

    Annie Dempsey | Purdue University

  • “Dr. Cook was absolutely fantastic! Not only did she break down complex topics surrounding mental health and self-awareness in ways that our students could understand, she also provided strategies of how they can create positive changes in the way they view adversity and respond to the world. Dr. Cook’s message is empowering and uplifting…what we all need right now!”

    — Caitlin Steele | Blue Mountain Community College

  • "Lauren's enthusiasm and passion paired with her intentional interactional approach was a key reason our Board is Directors wanted to work with Lauren. I highly recommend her to speak and share her knowledge with your team, company, or organization!"

    Marcie Booth | International Live Events Association

  • “Lauren Cook speaks with compassion and lights up any room with just her presence alone. Her ability to put a smile on someone’s face and instill a sense of purpose in them with her words comes so naturally. No matter how many people are in the room, Lauren communicates in a way that is meaningful to every individual and you will not leave without taking a little piece of her with you.”

    — Presley Peterson | University of Central Florida

  • “Lauren came to speak with our university about mental health awareness and self-care. Throughout her keynote, Lauren engaged with the audience, asked questions and provided tangible solutions for addressing mental health issues and improving self-care. From beginning to end she was an absolute joy to work with!”

    — Deanna Der | Syracuse University

  • “Lauren’s presentation was the favorite so far this year. She made us laugh and cry. She has a rare gift as a great communicator and is wise beyond her years.”

    — Mia Kettmann | National Charity League

  • “6 out of 5 stars. Lauren’s presentation was outstanding. I just wanted to say thank you for having a safe room to talk about mental health.”

    Attendee at the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values Conference

  • “This was the best session I’ve been to at this conference.”

    — Attendee at the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values Conference

  • “Dr. Lauren Cook spoke to our students about naming, facing, and embracing their mental health and stories. I’ve heard nothing but raving reviews from our students and employees in attendance saying it was exactly what they needed, it was powerful, it was important, and they really loved that she didn’t talk to them like they were children. Dr. Lauren was very engaging and has been the best speaker we’ve brought to campus all year!”

    — Alyssa Roush, Student Activities Coordinator for Hastings College

  • “Dr. Lauren did a phenomenal job today and I was so impressed by her, her message and overall presentation! Job well done and it fit our company culture perfectly.”

    — Kimberly Holguin, Director of Human Resources, Boston Scientific

Signature Keynotes

  • Riding the Waves

    Riding the Waves: How to Swim Instead of Sink When You’re in Unpredictable Waters

    With Dr. Lauren’s evidence-based W.A.V.E.S. framework, your team will learn how to navigate through uncontrollable and challenging circumstances with aplomb. Here’s how:

    Welcome the waves: Instead of fighting ourselves, learn the value of self-compassion.

    Alertness: Recognize our cues of distress so that we don’t do further damage to ourselves or others.

    Valor: Anxiety makes us want to pull back but you’ll learn how actively approaching our fears is what actually alleviates distress.

    Empathy: Foster a sense of patience and understanding for your fellow surfer while appropriately setting boundaries.

    Surf it out: Harness the power of perspective to ride with rather than against the waves you encounter.

  • Name Your Story

    Advocating for Your Team’s Mental Health & Well-being

    We all have a story to tell, especially when it comes to our mental health. For many, these stories go untold but they impact us nonetheless.

    Dr. Lauren guides your team so every member can foster a sense of empowerment for their story while empathizing with the stories of others.

    The Name Your Story program has a three-part signature framework:

    Name It: Learn the signs and symptoms of distress, both for yourself and others.

    Face It: Understand how to engage support, including the development of conversational skills around wellness in a workplace setting.

    Embrace It: Come away with an actionable self-care plan for proactive well-being.

Professional Development

Dr. Lauren frequently visits companies both virtually and in-person with everything from lunch-and-learns, panels, small group trainings to conference sessions, retreats, and masterminds.

Professional Development

Dr. Lauren frequently visits companies both virtually and in-person with everything from lunch-and-learns, panels, and small group trainings to conference sessions, retreats, and masterminds.

Sample professional development topics include: 

  • Rise to Shine: Integrating Positive Psychology into the Workplace without the Toxicity

  • Breaking the Ice: How to Network and Build Meaningful Connections when Social Anxiety is Freezing You

  • Five Seconds of Courage: The Power of Mentorship and What Happens When You’re Brave Enough to Connect

  • You Deserve to Be Here: When Imposter Syndrome Strikes and How to Stand Up Against It

  • Practically Perfect in Every Way: When Perfectionism Actually Impairs and How to Embrace the In-Between

  • Find Your Why, Know Your Way: How to Make Meaningful, Values-Based Decisions Efficiently and Effectively

  • Understanding the Enneagram at Work: When Knowing the Power of Personality Transforms Work Culture

Consulting Services

Is your team in need of external, expert support when it comes to mental health integration? Dr. Lauren offers 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month partnership opportunities to help your team develop and refine a workplace that exudes wellness.

You’ll quickly find that working together will not only help attract top talent, it will also greatly improve retention and increase company morale as teams feel cared about as people, not just as employees.

 

Dr. Lauren’s consulting services include:

  • In-depth interviews at every level, from C-suite to entry role

  • Collaboration with HR to develop realistic yet striving goals

  • Pre and post assessment of employees to understand what is most helpful and what changes need to be made

  • Development of crisis intervention plan, including prevention and postvention framework

  • Policy and protocols for employee disclosure, including how to handle the difference between confidentiality and privacy

  • Training to ensure that employees are aware of what services are available and how to actually use them

  • Incorporation of company values in the development of a wellness mission statement

  • Monthly tailored professional development opportunities on specific topics of interest

  • Continued plan for success for continual growth of company, both relating to financial and interpersonal goals

Learn more about bringing Dr. Lauren to your event. Schedule a call now!