Lauren Sweeney, SHRM-CP, B.S.

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DISC Type : DS

Chief Growth & Impact Officer at Riviera Group Consulting

Fullerton, California, United States

Overview

Lauren Sweeney is the Chief Growth & Impact Officer at Riviera Group Consulting, where she specializes in board governance, executive coaching, and leadership strategy. A graduate of UC Davis, people she has worked with describe her as inspiring and phenomenal, praising her ability to align vision with execution through courageous conversations.

Outside of her executive role, Lauren is passionate about fostering deep, meaningful connections and believes in the power of vulnerability. She is involved in her community, having participated in a local "Dancing with the Stars" charity event, and fondly recalls how her own leadership journey began at a student council camp.

Unique fact: Lauren stepped out of her comfort zone to compete in a "Dancing with the Whittier Stars" charity event.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Decisive But Calm

Long-Term Thinker

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Board Governance
Her current role at Riviera Group Consulting focuses on partnering with boards to strengthen governance, clarify decision rights, and improve CEO partnership.
Courageous Conversations
As a keynote speaker and strategist, she specializes in helping leaders navigate high-stakes conversations to build clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Leadership Vulnerability
She frequently posts about vulnerability in leadership, sharing personal experiences like participating in a dance event to inspire others to leave their comfort zones.

Media Appearances

Scaling Success with Lauren Sweeney | Riviera Group Consulting. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

1-2026
Chief Growth & Impact Officer at Riviera Group Consulting
3-2020
Master Leadership Trainer & Coach at Rise Up For You, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
1-2024 - 1-2026
Vice President at Rise Up For You, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
7-2021 - 1-2024
Vice President of Business Development at Rise Up For You, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
6-2020 - 7-2021
Sales and Brand Development Director at Rise Up For You, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

Education

2000 - 2004
BS from University of California, Davis
2018 - 2019
Organizational Leadership from DSWA

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Exp : 29 Location : Fullerton, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Growth & Impact Officer at Riviera Group Consulting
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Insights For Selling To Lauren

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lauren is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lauren

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lauren move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Lauren take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Lauren

Personality Compatibility


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