2026
Consulting Magazine Women Leaders in Consulting
Talent & Workforce Transformation Leader
About Lauren Montgomery
I spent years
being the answer.
Then I learned to lead.
Leadership consultant. Speaker. Author. Founder of Great Leaders Do.
Lauren works at the intersection of leadership, organizational change, and workforce transformation — helping leaders build more capability around them instead of becoming the person every decision depends on.
The point of view
Great leadership isn't about staying indispensable.
The goal is not to be the smartest person in every conversation. It is to leave more clarity, judgment, confidence, and capability behind you.
Lauren built Great Leaders Do after years of leading change, developing leaders, facilitating difficult conversations, and seeing the same pattern repeat: capable leaders become the answer because they care, they know, and they can move fast. Eventually, the organization learns to wait for them.
GLD exists to change that pattern — with practical tools leaders can use in the real moments where ownership is either built or quietly taken back.
Education & certifications
Built on practice.
Backed by depth.
MS
Organizational Change Leadership
University of Wisconsin–Platteville
BS
Professional Studies
Organizational Leadership & Communications · Marist College
PROSCI
Change Management Certified
Including Prosci Train-the-Trainer certification.
LEADERSHIP
Certified Facilitator
The Living Leader and The Table Group / Patrick Lencioni team-effectiveness programs.
Recognition
Work recognized for leadership and impact.
Hudson Valley
40 Under 40 Honoree
Recognized among emerging leaders making an impact across the region.
Author
Great Leaders Do
Stop Doing. Start Leading. · Published 2026
The work
Leadership where strategy meets real people.
Lauren's work spans executive and manager development, frontline leadership, organizational change, communication, delegation, team effectiveness, and capability-building.
She brings the same philosophy to coaching, speaking, workshops, advisory partnerships, and the book: leadership should make the people around you stronger.
What participants say
“This was, hands down, the best training I've ever been provided with. So many useful tips and tools for me to take back to my home base.”
Participant · Enterprise Leadership Program
“Nothing but great feedback for me. This is a great training. I learned a lot from it.”
Participant · Enterprise Leadership Program
“Keep doing what you're doing — it was a great experience.”
Participant · Enterprise Leadership Program
Speaking, coaching & development