Lauren Dickson

Leadership Development Facilitator | Life Coach | Executive HR Leader

Lauren Dickson is a Leadership Development Facilitator, Life Coach, and executive HR leader with more than a decade of experience guiding organizations through transformation, growth, and complex workforce challenges. She has held senior leadership roles in both high-growth startups and large-scale operations, including serving as Vice President of HR for an aerospace and defense technology company, where she oversaw all aspects of people operations across the U.S. and Canada. In this capacity, Lauren led mergers and acquisitions integration, implemented enterprise-wide performance management systems, and designed scalable HR and talent strategies that supported 120% organizational growth in just three years.

Her career also includes senior HR leadership roles in mission-critical environments such as air medical transport, where she partnered with executives to strengthen talent pipelines, enhance crisis response protocols, and cultivate resilient, high-performing teams. Whether navigating union negotiations, leading organizational restructuring, or shaping corporate culture, Lauren blends strategic vision with a deep commitment to fostering trust, transparency, and alignment between people and business objectives.

Holding a B.A. from the University of Colorado, Lauren has pursued extensive professional development, earning certifications in Change Management (HCI), Negotiation, Leadership 360, Crucial Conversations, and Human Factors Safety, as well as credentials as a Certified Life Coach (Mindvalley) and HRCI Human Resource Associate. She also leverages advanced data analysis skills, including Power BI modeling and visualization, to provide actionable insights that drive leadership effectiveness and organizational success.

At AnchorPoint Strategies, Lauren brings her unique blend of executive leadership, organizational development expertise, and evidence-based coaching to help leaders strengthen self-awareness, elevate communication, and create cultures where people and performance thrive.