Redefining Power for a New Generation of Leaders.
Lauren Dreher
Author. Speaker. Founder. I teach ethical influence and resilience in a world built on power plays.
Why I’m Rewriting the Rules of Power.
I didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a power strategist. I became one by surviving betrayal, rebuilding my business from the ashes, and learning how to lead without losing myself.
Today, I speak, write, and advise on ethical power — the kind that builds trust, creates real influence, and holds up under pressure. My work is rooted in resilience, strategy, and a refusal to play dirty, even in a ruthless world.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between kindness and strength, I’m here to prove you don’t.
Real Conversations About Real Power
Power, Rewritten: Leading with Integrity in a Ruthless World
What if real influence doesn’t require manipulation? This keynote challenges outdated power dynamics and offers a new model for ethical leadership and influence.
Burnout, Betrayal, and the Blueprint to Rebuild
Based on Lauren’s personal story of loss and reinvention, this talk helps high-performers and entrepreneurs navigate setbacks, betrayal, and major transitions with strength.
The Hidden Costs of People-Pleasing
Why over-functioning feels like leadership — but isn’t. A wake-up call for leaders stuck in unhealthy patterns of control, perfectionism, or self-sacrifice.
Power, Rewritten - Coming 2025
I didn’t set out to write a book about power. I set out to understand how smart, capable people keep getting burned by it.
Power, Rewritten is the result of years spent leading through high-stakes deals, navigating toxic partnerships, and rebuilding from the kind of professional fallout no one prepares you for.
It’s not about theory. It’s about what actually works — when the stakes are real, when trust is broken, and when leadership has to be earned, not performed.
I believe in:
• Strategy over ego
• Integrity as a long-term asset
• Clarity over charisma
• Building systems, not just personal brands
Where My Work Comes to Life
The ideas I speak about don’t live in theory — they show up in the work. From rethinking affordable housing to reshaping how we talk about leadership, these are the places where strategy meets impact.
Let’s Work Together
Whether you're booking a keynote, planning a panel, hosting a podcast, or looking for strategic collaboration — I’d love to connect.
I'm currently available for:
Keynote talks and live events
Podcast interviews
Strategic partnerships aligned with impact, leadership, and housing reform