Lauren Christian

Lauren Christian
Lauren Christian

Account Manager, PR

I have the privilege to work closely with our PR clients to develop strategic messaging and PR outreach campaigns. My favorite part of the job is watching my client's hard work and practice come together in a successful media interview or speaking opportunity. I'm originally from Scottsdale, Ariz., but call Bethesda home. I enjoy running marathons, practicing hot yoga and spending time outdoors with my husband, Alex, and two dogs, Abigail and Chandler.

January 26 2012
Social media

A Call to Social Networkers: Transcend the Snark, Ignite a Spark!

by Lauren Christian on the topic of

Today's topic is one that's been top of mind for me for some time now. Happily, the stars have aligned, my brave little blog post has made its pilgrimage from brain to desktop to world-wide web, and my bout of blogger's block has ended. For this I have to give credit and thanks to:

1) The free block of time on today's calendar.

2) David Michel Davies (@dmdlikes), ex. director of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS), and founder of the Webby Awards for his presentation at the "Webby Talks" DC stop at the National Press Club.

3) And to industry friend and colleague, Tom McMahon, for inviting me to said Webby Talks event.

October 11 2011
Media training

Got Likability?

by Lauren Christian on the topic of
Guy Kawasaki, author of Enchantment and blogger extraordinaire, created this infographic to express the many contributing factors to a person's 'likeability'. Kawasaki counts 'likability' as a fundamental component of being an enchanting individual (or company, or product). Its also fundamental to being an effective public speaker. If you've participated in our Executive Speaker Training program at Sage, you already know that establishing a connection with your audience is key to influencing their perceptions and/or behavior. If you haven't had the pleasure, the idea is simple: If they like you, they will remember you, if they remember you, they'll also remember what you said and be more apt to respond favorably to your call to action.
May 11 2011
Media training

To Reach Public Speaking Nirvana First Kill the Ego?

by Lauren Christian on the topic of

Eastern philosophy teaches that in order to reach enlightenment (Nirvana, otherwise known as the end of all suffering, which sounds good) one must first destroy the ego.

April 11 2011
Media training

'All the world's a stage'...have you rehearsed?

by Lauren Christian on the topic of

For me, there’s nothing better than seeing a performance so powerful that, from the moment the curtain rises and until it goes down, you can think of nothing but the story unfolding in front of you. I was so captivated by The Washington Ballet’s performance of Edwaard Liang’s ‘Wunderland’; I had to see it twice.

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