LOREN SANDERS
Professional Synergist & Empathy Speaker
Loren Sanders
KEYNOTE VIDEOS
KEYNOTE FEE:

$15,001 - $20,000

Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
TRAVELS FROM:

Illinois
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Change
Communications
Culture
Empathy
Leadership
Mindset
Peak Performance

"Loren is a positive and insightful force in our profession. She truly exemplifies why empathy is not a weakness, her work is a clarion call that it is our humanity that will save us. I wish I had her seven practices of empathy when I was confronted with similar moments in my career."

CLO
Global Learning Organization

"Loren is the guru of taking individuals and teams to the next level. She uncovers hidden talents and helps you create a personalized roadmap to your own success."

HR Association President

The ROI of Loren's session was immediate. She broke down complex behavioral psychology into clear, operational steps that our leaders could apply immediately reduce tension and hold people accountable."

Healthcare Chief People Officer

"For any organization seeking to enhance its culture while simultaneously driving performance results, Loren Sanders is an essential voice who proves that caring for people and accomplishing business goals are not mutually exclusive."

Government Finance Association Executive

Loren Sanders doesn’t just talk about culture change; she helps leaders make it happen. With more than 20 years of leadership experience inside a Fortune 4 organization, Loren brings a rare combination of credibility and practical insight to audiences seeking stronger leadership, healthier culture, and better performance. Known as a “professional synergist,” her expertise spans human resources, organizational effectiveness, and talent development.

She is an Author, ICF-certified executive coach, MBA Instructor and behavioral change strategist who specializes in moving teams from toxic to transformative. Her core philosophy is rooted in the belief that culture is shaped by behavior and when behavior changes, results follow.

In her acclaimed book Empathy is Not a Weakness and Other Stories from the Edge challenges the myth that empathy is soft, instead she frames it as a precision tool for performance that builds safety, reduces turnover and helps people do their best work.

Beyond empathy, Loren champions the Unshakeable Leader equipping professionals in high visibility environments to claim their authentic executive voice, navigate hard conversations and build foundations of grounded confidence.

LOREN SANDERS PROGRAMS & TOPICS

Empathy isn’t Soft: Using the Performance Tool Most Leaders Ignore

One of the most expensive mistakes leaders can make is dismissing empathy as soft. Empathy is not a soft skill; it’s a strategic advantage. In this session Loren shows leaders how empathy strengthens psychological safety, reduces turnover, and improves performance. Drawing from her book Empathy is Not a Weakness and Other Stories from the Edge, she shares seven evidence-based practices that help people feel seen, heard, and supported so they can do their best work. Leaders leave with practical tools to build trust, improve engagement, and create a culture where people can thrive.

Who Let Me in Here? Reclaiming Your Voice from Self-Doubt

Self-doubt doesn’t just stay in your head. It shows up in meetings, decisions and missed opportunities. In this direct and practical session, Loren helps participants identify where impostor syndrome comes from, how it operates, and how to claim your confidence and voice with clarity and purpose. Participants leave with strategies to quiet self-doubt, speak with more authority, and step into their influence more fully.

Managing Difficult Conversations and People: Conquering Conflict with Confidence

The conversation you avoid is often the one costing you the most in trust, performance, and team morale. Avoidance creates a high-cost barrier to growth Ineffective communication is a direct hit to the bottom line. In this session, Loren equips leaders with clear, compassionate ways to navigate the toughest workplace conversations and people. Audiences leave with practical tools they can apply immediately.

Title Proof Influence: Leading with Purpose from Any Seat

Leadership is not reserved for people with formal authority. Loren gives leaders, individual contributors and mid-level managers behavior- based influence strategies that build trust, strengthen execution and expand impact no matter where you sit. This session accelerates organizational execution and strengthens the internal talent pipeline by empowering people to own organizational results.

The Unshakeable Female Leader: Grit, Grace and Grounding

Women in leadership are often forced into a double bind: too soft or too aggressive. This session helps women build grounded confidence, lead from core values, and develop the emotional control and mental toughness needed to lead effectively. People leave with tools to strengthen presence, own their voice, and lead from a place of unwavering strength. No more needing to control uncontrollable outcomes.

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LOREN SANDERS BOOKS
Empathy Is Not A Weakness: And Other Stories from The Edge
Empathy Is Not A Weakness: And Other Stories from The Edge
LOREN SANDERS
Professional Synergist & Empathy Speaker
Loren Sanders
TRAVELS FROM:

Illinois
KEYNOTE FEE:

$15,001 - $20,000

Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
KEYNOTE VIDEOS
"Loren is a positive and insightful force in our profession. She truly exemplifies why empathy is not a weakness, her work is a clarion call that it is our humanity that will save us. I wish I had her seven practices of empathy when I was confronted with similar moments in my career."
CLO

Global Learning Organization

"Loren is the guru of taking individuals and teams to the next level. She uncovers hidden talents and helps you create a personalized roadmap to your own success."
HR Association President

The ROI of Loren's session was immediate. She broke down complex behavioral psychology into clear, operational steps that our leaders could apply immediately reduce tension and hold people accountable."
Healthcare Chief People Officer

"For any organization seeking to enhance its culture while simultaneously driving performance results, Loren Sanders is an essential voice who proves that caring for people and accomplishing business goals are not mutually exclusive."
Government Finance Association Executive

Loren Sanders doesn’t just talk about culture change; she helps leaders make it happen. With more than 20 years of leadership experience inside a Fortune 4 organization, Loren brings a rare combination of credibility and practical insight to audiences seeking stronger leadership, healthier culture, and better performance. Known as a “professional synergist,” her expertise spans human resources, organizational effectiveness, and talent development.

She is an Author, ICF-certified executive coach, MBA Instructor and behavioral change strategist who specializes in moving teams from toxic to transformative. Her core philosophy is rooted in the belief that culture is shaped by behavior and when behavior changes, results follow.

In her acclaimed book Empathy is Not a Weakness and Other Stories from the Edge challenges the myth that empathy is soft, instead she frames it as a precision tool for performance that builds safety, reduces turnover and helps people do their best work.

Beyond empathy, Loren champions the Unshakeable Leader equipping professionals in high visibility environments to claim their authentic executive voice, navigate hard conversations and build foundations of grounded confidence.

LOREN SANDERS PROGRAMS & TOPICS
Empathy isn’t Soft: Using the Performance Tool Most Leaders Ignore
One of the most expensive mistakes leaders can make is dismissing empathy as soft. Empathy is not a soft skill; it’s a strategic advantage. In this session Loren shows leaders how empathy strengthens psychological safety, reduces turnover, and improves performance. Drawing from her book Empathy is Not a Weakness and Other Stories from the Edge, she shares seven evidence-based practices that help people feel seen, heard, and supported so they can do their best work. Leaders leave with practical tools to build trust, improve engagement, and create a culture where people can thrive.
Who Let Me in Here? Reclaiming Your Voice from Self-Doubt
Self-doubt doesn’t just stay in your head. It shows up in meetings, decisions and missed opportunities. In this direct and practical session, Loren helps participants identify where impostor syndrome comes from, how it operates, and how to claim your confidence and voice with clarity and purpose. Participants leave with strategies to quiet self-doubt, speak with more authority, and step into their influence more fully.
Managing Difficult Conversations and People: Conquering Conflict with Confidence
The conversation you avoid is often the one costing you the most in trust, performance, and team morale. Avoidance creates a high-cost barrier to growth Ineffective communication is a direct hit to the bottom line. In this session, Loren equips leaders with clear, compassionate ways to navigate the toughest workplace conversations and people. Audiences leave with practical tools they can apply immediately.
Title Proof Influence: Leading with Purpose from Any Seat
Leadership is not reserved for people with formal authority. Loren gives leaders, individual contributors and mid-level managers behavior- based influence strategies that build trust, strengthen execution and expand impact no matter where you sit. This session accelerates organizational execution and strengthens the internal talent pipeline by empowering people to own organizational results.
The Unshakeable Female Leader: Grit, Grace and Grounding

Women in leadership are often forced into a double bind: too soft or too aggressive. This session helps women build grounded confidence, lead from core values, and develop the emotional control and mental toughness needed to lead effectively. People leave with tools to strengthen presence, own their voice, and lead from a place of unwavering strength. No more needing to control uncontrollable outcomes.

CHECK AVAILABILITY
LOREN SANDERS BOOKS
Empathy Is Not A Weakness: And Other Stories from The Edge
Empathy Is Not A Weakness: And Other Stories from The Edge