Themes

The Art of the Apology: How to Apologize Effectively to Practically Anyone

Elegant Ethical Solutions: How to Resolve Dilemmas While Preserving Your Professional Relationships

Say It Again, Sam: Using Communications to Foster Great Business Relationships

Doing Well by Doing Right: Why Ethics Are Essential to the Success of Your Business

When I Do Good, I Feel Good: Using Ethics to Enhance Your Company Culture

About

Lauren Bloom is America’s leading business ethics speaker and author of the book, "The Art of the Apology." She is the founder and CEO of Elegant Solutions Consulting, a Washington, DC-based consulting firm.

An attorney and consultant, Lauren has helped numerous executives find elegant solutions to ethical problems before companies or careers are damaged.

Lauren dismisses the “blame and shame” culture that undermines ethics in business, asserting that it’s OK for professionals, executives, managers and consultants to be human.

When mistakes are made, apologies are in order, but Lauren believes that honest mistakes shouldn’t have disastrous consequences.

She says people and businesses can reduce their litigation risk not through delay, denial and disinformation, but from good preventative business practices and straightforward dealings with clients and customers.

Her book, "The Art of the Apology" is an essential guide to making an effective apology that’s sure to be accepted at work and at home. A sincere apology offered at the right time for the right reasons, can make a big difference in the success or failure of personal and working relationships.

Assets

Lauren Bloom is America's most exciting business ethics speaker whose content-rich, insightful and witty keynotes are pure audience pleasers.

She delivers powerful presentations about the importance of ethics in your business or organization.

As author of the book "The Art of the Apology," Lauren speaks authentically about knowing when and how to apologize can save careers and relationships.

A highly respected attorney and business ethics consultant, Lauren credits her impressive stage presence to her experience as an accomplished actress in professional and community theatre productions around the greater Washington, D.C. area.

Rave Reviews

“Lauren is as smart as they come -- and always entertaining!” -- Tom Terry, CEO, JPMorgan Compensation and Benefit Strategies

“Lauren Bloom is a superb speaker. I highly recommend her!” — Donna Claire, FSA, MAAA, President, Claire Thinking, Inc.

“Lauren is warm, humorous, and communicates with clarity and great expression. You really enjoy her!” — William C. Cutlip, President, William C. Cutlip Consulting

“Lauren’s presentation style completely engages the listener.” — Tom Bakos, President, Tom Bakos Consulting Inc.

"Lauren combines a real talent for public communication with the dedication and ethical backbone rarely seen these days. She's an inspiration." — Greg Vass, Senior Policy Analyst, America's Health Insurance Plans