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Lauren Gniazdowski

I do my best work behind the scenes: turning ideas into action, aligning teams, and keeping complex work moving forward without losing the plot. For the past 15+ years, I’ve helped startups and small-to-mid-sized companies scale thoughtfully, stay focused, and build cultures people actually want to be part of. I’m equal parts strategic partner, operations lead, and trusted sounding board for executives who move with intention. Keep scrolling to learn more.

Expertise

Strategy Execution

I help teams move from ideas and plans to real progress. That often means clarifying priorities, testing assumptions, and turning strategy into concrete next steps that people can actually act on.

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Operational Efficiency

I specialize in untangling workflows, processes, and communication so teams can spend less time compensating for broken systems and more time doing their best work.

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Project Management

I lead initiatives start to finish by keeping work organized, decisions moving, and stakeholders aligned. My goal is simple: fewer surprises, clearer ownership, and forward momentum without unnecessary stress.

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Executive Partnership

I partner with founders and leaders as a trusted thought partner to help them think clearly, make hard calls, and get stuff done when there's a lot coming at them.

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Connect on LinkedIn

Check out my LinkedIn for a more detailed work history, a list of certifications, and an overview of my professional life.

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Testimonial

“Lauren served in an operational leadership role sitting between leadership, clients, and internal teams with integrity. She advocated for me while ensuring client satisfaction.”
-Former direct report at a professional services firm

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"Lauren is a rare combination of someone who’s extremely adept at solving problems while also being incredibly patient and kind. She has a way of helping you think through issues without making you feel silly for having asked for help."
-Former colleague at a digital media company

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“Her organizational skills and ability to take complex challenges and turn them into a clear plan of action make her a time-saver, problem solver, and productivity boon.”
-Former direct report at a digital media company

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"When we were launching a new [media] brand, Lauren's calm, cool, and collected demeanor was instrumental in making the lofty ideas of multiple stakeholders into practical things to get done."
-Executive at a digital media company

Substack

Life Management

I approach work and life with a journalist's instincts and a COO's mindset. So, naturally, I have a Substack. Check out my essays in living and doing and managing everything, from work to myself.

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Values

Clarity Over Chaos

I make priorities, ownership, and decisions understandable. Not because everything needs to be super tidy, but because confusion slows teams down and burns people out. When things are clear, that's when good work can actually happen.

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Honest Leadership

I bring steadiness to situations that feel noisy or high-pressure. I’m direct when something needs to be said and calm when things get tense. When people have context and feel grounded, trust builds naturally.

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Execution With Care

I pay attention to the mechanics of how decisions are made, how information flows, and how people are treated day to day. Those details shape outcomes just as much as any plan or goal.

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A Bias for Action

I lead with a bias for action, because vision only matters if you can make it real. For me, that means I focus on thoughtful and practical actions: making decisions, learning quickly, and adjusting as needed.