Dr. Lauren Uğur, PhD, MBA🧩's Linkedin Analytics

I’m not here to follow the script. I don't fit into the tidy box of ‘academic expert’ or ‘business consultant.’ I’m here to disrupt how you think about leadership, growth, and business. Because playing it safe is how you stay stuck. With a PhD in Sociology, an MBA, and an MSc. in International Cooperation and Urban Development, I challenge how we approach leadership, strategy, and success in today’s fast-moving world. I don’t teach by the book, I push boundaries. For 15+ years, I’ve blended academia with hands-on business strategy and operations. That’s why my approach works. I don’t follow the old playbook, and I don’t hand out generic advice. I tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear because real transformation isn’t comfortable. It happens when you face what’s not working and make bold moves to fix it. Here’s the deal: As a Professor of International Business, I don’t regurgitate outdated theories or create ‘safe spaces’ for mediocrity. I develop leaders who connect the dots between global markets, digital transformation, and social impact. In my class, you get real-world skills to navigate today’s business world, not yesterday’s nostalgia. In business, I take the same approach. No fluff. No excuses. I’ve consulted for corporates, guided government initiatives, and worked with entrepreneurs ready to lead, pivot, and redefine success in an unpredictable world. Why am I different? Most academics are stuck in theory, and many business specialists are stuck in yesterday’s playbook. I’m neither. I’ve built my career on combining interdisciplinary education, leadership, and tangible impact. I bring the same ambitious, results-driven mindset to: ➠ Corporate leaders ready to innovate and who refuse to settle for mediocrity. ➠ Entrepreneurs tired of spinning their wheels who need clear strategies to scale. ➠ Government institutions seeking strategic guidance and solutions that connect policy to action. ➠ Most importantly, my students—our future leaders—learning to thrive in a complex economy, break barriers, and rethink outdated models to forge their own paths. Challenging the status quo isn’t just a tagline for me. It’s how I create impact, in the classroom, in business, and in life. From the classroom to the boardroom, I’ve dedicated myself to reflection and critical thinking. My goal? To reshape business education and entrepreneurship through innovation for real results and a bigger vision. Ready to challenge conventional thinking? 🔝Let’s talk. But if you’re looking for business as usual? Keep scrolling. 🔙 I’m not for you.