In this episode, Allen Dorsey speaks with Nous Group's Chief Marketing Officer, Lauren Douge about the leadership lessons she's learned over 11 years leading marketing at Nous. Lauren reflects on the mindset shifts that have shaped her leadership journey, from championing new ideas and driving change to building consensus and leading collaboratively. She shares practical advice for emerging leaders on developing influence, staying grounded in purpose, and creating impact through collective success. Together, they explore why curiosity and listening are critical leadership skills, and how a strong sense of purpose can help leaders navigate challenges and create lasting impact.
About A little bit of Nous
At Nous, we partner with clients across a huge range of interesting, challenging, exciting and complex issues. Having good conversations is a huge part of what we do.
A little bit of Nous is a podcast miniseries that explores big topics, through good conversations. Learn something, up your dinner party game and get to know the back stories of some of the Nousers who work passionately to achieve positive influence – not just for our clients and their businesses, but also for the customers and communities they serve.
Your host Allen Dorsey is Nous’ unofficial Chief Connection Officer, who is passionate about bringing the best minds at Nous together to discuss our biggest challenges. Allen is a curious, conversationalist, always ready to share A little bit of Nous…
About Lauren
Lauren Douge is an accomplished marketing executive with a wealth of experience in growth strategy, brand management and client relationship development in professional services.
This builds on her earlier consulting career in organisational performance and transformation. As Chief Marketing Officer, Lauren drives the creation and implementation of strategies that enhance our international presence and engage our diverse client base.
Nous Group is an international management consultancy, and for the past 25 years we’ve helped public, private, and not-for-profit clients deliver better outcomes for their customers, communities, and society. You can explore more of what we do at www.nousgroup.com or follow us on our socials.