Lauren Oakes
is a global mentor and business coach, best known for her role as the former CEO of Megaphone, one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies. Under her leadership, Megaphone achieved recognition as Deloitte’s #31 fastest-growing company in 2022 and earned a place in the AFR Fast 100. A three-time winner of the prestigious Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year, Lauren brings a wealth of experience in scaling businesses and developing strong, people-first leadership.
Now, after recently exiting her agency, Lauren is focused on helping leaders unlock their potential by aligning personal growth with business objectives. She specialises in hiring, leadership, brand growth, and personal development—partnering with founders and executives to not only grow their businesses but also to evolve as individuals who inspire lasting impact.
About the Company
I’m Lauren Oakes, a business and marketing leader with over 14 years of experience working alongside some of Australia’s biggest brands. For a decade, I led Megaphone, Australia’s #1 digital marketing agency, where we won over 70 awards and I was honoured three times as Woman of the Year at the Global Woman in Leadership Awards.
Today, I focus on mentoring and coaching leaders globally, helping them grow personally so they can achieve their business goals. I specialise in leadership, hiring, brand growth, and personal development—partnering with founders and executives to unlock their potential and create lasting impact.
How Lauren Oakes Skyrockets Agencies to Deloitte’s Top 31
What happens in this episode?
Join hosts Jazmyn and Dan on The Business Game for an action packed episode with Lauren Oakes, Fractional CEO and 3x Stevie Award-winning business coach.
Fresh from her agency exit, Lauren shares proven strategies for scaling businesses, hiring top talent, and driving brand growth. Perfect for entrepreneurs and CEOs seeking leadership and growth tips.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- Lauren Oakes’ secrets to Deloitte’s #31 Fastest Growing Companies
- How to execute a successful business exit
- Hiring strategies for high-performance teams
- Personal development for CEO-level success