Trusted by organizations of all sizes and across industries.
Lena Scullard is an emotional intelligence speaker, keynote presenter, and corporate trainer who helps organizations strengthen relationships, build resilient leaders, and create more meaningful employee engagement through practical, interactive learning experiences.
Lena Scullard Speaker Reel: Keynote Highlights
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0:02Lena: Most of us go through our lives very impulsive, reacting quickly and without thought to the circumstances that come at us. Well, I want to tell you something that I've learned. It does not have to be that way.
0:24Lena: See, when something happens to you that causes a negative emotional response, especially a negative emotional response, your brain is like an obnoxious bartender. And it takes a look at what just happened and it compares it to your history of experiences as well. We've been here before. Let's have a little self-doubt, anxiety, some fear. We'll add that in there. This one is my favorite. It's called Blind Rage. And you do not get a choice on whether or not your brain drinks this cocktail. We don't have to keep drinking. We can taste the drink and we can stop and can ask our bartender why that was the drink they chose.
1:15Lena: I'm going to teach you how to focus your daily thoughts. And through this program, you will gain confidence and clarity in your life. You will find that purpose for yourself that is going to motivate you to go out into your life and your work every day with confidence.
1:35Lena: I learned that rather than focusing my energy on potential, I shifted my mindset and I learned instead to pursue purpose. And when you do that, you'll find that you are more likely to succeed in the goals that you set.
1:52Lena: We all have a space between stimulus and response where we can stop and we can take a pause. And if we can learn to utilize that space, success can come.
2:06Lena: If you choose to lead through warmth and kindness and influence, people will do what you say because they want to, because you make them feel good.
2:18Lena: When we have iDEAL Interactions, it means that we're recognizing how that person might be approaching things a little bit differently than we are so that we can adapt and adjust our approach to meet them in the middle.
2:35Lena: But if we can learn to adapt our approach and practice the Platinum Rule, which is do unto others as they would have us do unto them, then we can actually strengthen our relationships and become more efficient and productive with those we come in contact with every day.
2:52Attendee feedback: She did great. I could see people who normally probably wouldn't talk to each other were communicating together and she was hilarious. Yeah, that was all super fun.
3:03Lena: If you and your team and everyone in your organization could show up and live up every day with a personal sense of purpose and mission, imagine what your organization could get done.
What Lena Offers
Interaction & Audience Engagement
Lena understands how to produce a rich and memorable experience by incorporating different types of interaction, and engaging with both virtual, hybrid, and live audiences.
Lena's Signature Programs
Stitch It Up! A Mantra for Mental Resilience
Key Objectives/Outcomes:
- Apply the 4 mental stitches to navigate stress, challenges, and adversity effectively.
- Cultivate self-awareness to enhance decision-making and personal growth.
- Develop strategies for accepting and managing what’s within and outside of one’s control.
- Recognize how attitudes and choices shape outcomes and relationships.
- Commit to actionable steps that foster mental fitness and emotional intelligence.
Stitch It Up! is a dynamic program that helps participants build mental resilience by applying the 4 mental stitches: Awareness, Acceptance, Attitude, and Accountability. This program empowers individuals to stretch the space between stimulus and response, overcome stress, and navigate challenges with confidence. Combining insights from emotional intelligence, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience, Stitch It Up! offers practical tools for self-reflection and action. Participants learn to embrace self-awareness, accept what’s within and outside their control, foster a positive mindset, and commit to intentional behaviors that create a ripple effect in their personal and professional lives. By focusing on conscious choices, this program inspires individuals to take control of their mental fitness, strengthen relationships, and thrive in adversity.
Topics: Mental Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Mindset Shift, Overcoming Adversity, Conscious Choices, Personal Growth, Influence, Mental Fitness.
Mission Accomplished: The Pursuit of Purpose
Mission Accomplished: The Pursuit of Purpose
- Clarity of Purpose: Empower individuals to define a personal mission that aligns with their values and aspirations.
- Goal Alignment: Help participants connect their daily actions to meaningful long-term goals for sustained progress.
- Resilience and Focus: Equip employees with strategies to navigate challenges and maintain mental clarity.
- Enhanced Productivity: Foster intentional decision-making and prioritization to improve outcomes and efficiency.
- Cultural Impact: Create a ripple effect of purpose-driven behavior that strengthens team collaboration and organizational alignment.
Mission Accomplished: The Pursuit of Purpose is a transformative program designed to help individuals align their actions with a clear purpose and meaningful goals. Many professionals struggle with chasing external markers of success, leading to burnout and disconnection from what truly matters. This program equips participants with a practical, 10-step framework to define their personal mission, evaluate values, and focus on small, intentional actions that create significant results.
By helping employees connect their daily efforts to a larger sense of purpose, organizations foster greater clarity, motivation, and resilience across their teams. Participants learn to set achievable goals, prioritize effectively, and cultivate mental clarity—all of which enhance productivity, collaboration, and engagement.
When individuals work with purpose, the ripple effect benefits the entire organization. Employees become more self-driven, aligned with organizational values, and equipped to handle challenges with confidence and accountability. Investing in Mission Accomplished empowers people to bring their best selves to work every day, contributing to a positive culture and improved outcomes.
Topics: Purpose-Driven Living, Goal Alignment, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Legacy Building, Intentional Decision-Making, Productivity, Mental Clarity, Cultural Impact
iDEAL Interactions: Understanding and Adapting to Fundamental Human Differences
Key Objectives/Outcomes:
- Enhance Self-Awareness: Empower participants to recognize their own communication styles, preferences, and strengths to improve their interpersonal interactions.
- Foster Adaptability: Equip individuals with practical strategies to adapt their approach to better align with others’ behaviors and needs.
- Improve Communication Skills: Develop assertive communication techniques that balance courage and compassion to build trust and understanding.
- Strengthen Collaboration: Reduce conflict and enhance teamwork by leveraging diverse perspectives and creating a more cohesive environment.
- Build Inclusive Relationships: Cultivate mutual respect and appreciation for differences, leading to stronger professional and personal connections.
iDEAL Interactions: Understanding and Adapting to Fundamental Human Differences is a program designed to help individuals build stronger relationships and improve communication by leveraging insights from human behavior and personality models. This program empowers participants to develop self-awareness, recognize others’ perspectives, and adapt their communication styles to foster collaboration and trust.
For organizations, iDEAL Interactions provides a strategic advantage by reducing interpersonal conflict, enhancing teamwork, and creating a more inclusive and productive environment. Participants learn practical tools and strategies for navigating personality differences, which directly contribute to better problem-solving, improved employee satisfaction, and stronger client relationships. The program’s actionable framework ensures immediate application, driving engagement and long-term cultural improvement. Investing in iDEAL Interactions supports a workforce that communicates effectively, collaborates seamlessly, and achieves results together.
Topics: Behavioral Models, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Team Collaboration, Personality Differences, Conflict Resolution Strategies, Self-Awareness Training, Adaptability in the Workplace, Assertive Communication, Inclusive Teamwork
Level Up Leadership: Servant-Led Strategies for Elevating Engagement
Key Objectives/Outcomes:
- Develop a servant-leadership mindset that prioritizes people over processes to build trust and engagement.
- Equip leaders with tools to uncover and address individual needs, fostering motivation and performance.
- Strengthen relationships through authentic connection and meaningful conversations.
- Inspire a culture of collaboration and empowerment, where individuals and teams excel.
- Create a ripple effect where leaders and teams continually level up their engagement and contributions.
Level Up Leadership equips leaders with the mindset and tools to foster trust, motivate teams, and drive meaningful results. By shifting from traditional, title-driven leadership to a servant-leadership approach, participants learn to prioritize people over processes, address fundamental human needs, and build authentic connections. This program helps leaders uncover what motivates their teams, create a culture of trust, and empower individuals to take ownership of their growth and contributions. Through self-reflection, meaningful conversations, and intentional action, Level Up Leadership transforms how leaders inspire, engage, and achieve outcomes. Investing in this program fosters a workplace culture where employees feel valued and motivated, leading to higher engagement, productivity, and team cohesion.
Topics: Servant Leadership, Employee Engagement Strategies, Leadership Development Training, Motivating Teams, Building Trust in Leadership, Effective Communication for Leaders, Leadership Coaching Programs, Addressing Employee Needs, Leadership Skills for Managers, Creating Collaborative Work Cultures
Chaos to Calm: Transforming Conflict with Emotional Intelligence
Key Objectives/Outcomes:
Develop self-awareness to identify and regulate emotional triggers during conflicts
Master practical self-regulation techniques to maintain composure under pressure.
Cultivate empathy to better understand and address the emotional needs of others.
Implement de-escalation strategies, including the H.E.A.L. framework, to resolve conflicts constructively.
Adopt post-conflict recovery rituals to reduce stress, reflect, and improve resilience.
Chaos to Calm: Transforming Conflict with Emotional Intelligence equips individuals with the tools and strategies needed to de-escalate conflicts and create positive outcomes. By leveraging emotional intelligence, participants learn to recognize and manage their emotions, empathize with others, and respond intentionally during high-stress interactions. This program emphasizes practical techniques, such as the H.E.A.L. framework and self-regulation drills, to help professionals remain composed and effective in challenging situations.
Topics: Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Strategies, Self-Regulation Techniques, Empathy in Action, Assertive Communication, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Workplace Collaboration, Customer Interaction Skills
Lena's Signature Programs
Stitch It Up! A Mantra for Mental Resilience
Key Objectives/Outcomes:
- Apply the 4 mental stitches to navigate stress, challenges, and adversity effectively.
- Cultivate self-awareness to enhance decision-making and personal growth.
- Develop strategies for accepting and managing what’s within and outside of one’s control.
- Recognize how attitudes and choices shape outcomes and relationships.
- Commit to actionable steps that foster mental fitness and emotional intelligence.
Topics: Mental Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Mindset Shift, Overcoming Adversity, Conscious Choices, Personal Growth, Influence, Mental Fitness.
Mission Accomplished: The Pursuit of Purpose
- Clarity of Purpose: Empower individuals to define a personal mission that aligns with their values and aspirations.
- Goal Alignment: Help participants connect their daily actions to meaningful long-term goals for sustained progress.
- Resilience and Focus: Equip employees with strategies to navigate challenges and maintain mental clarity.
- Enhanced Productivity: Foster intentional decision-making and prioritization to improve outcomes and efficiency.
- Cultural Impact: Create a ripple effect of purpose-driven behavior that strengthens team collaboration and organizational alignment.
Topics: Purpose-Driven Living, Goal Alignment, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Legacy Building, Intentional Decision-Making, Productivity, Mental Clarity, Cultural Impact
iDEAL Interactions: Understanding and Adapting to Fundamental Human Differences
Key Objectives/Outcomes:
- Enhance Self-Awareness: Empower participants to recognize their own communication styles, preferences, and strengths to improve their interpersonal interactions.
- Foster Adaptability: Equip individuals with practical strategies to adapt their approach to better align with others’ behaviors and needs.
- Improve Communication Skills: Develop assertive communication techniques that balance courage and compassion to build trust and understanding.
- Strengthen Collaboration: Reduce conflict and enhance teamwork by leveraging diverse perspectives and creating a more cohesive environment.
- Build Inclusive Relationships: Cultivate mutual respect and appreciation for differences, leading to stronger professional and personal connections.
Topics: Behavioral Models, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Team Collaboration, Personality Differences, Conflict Resolution Strategies, Self-Awareness Training, Adaptability in the Workplace, Assertive Communication, Inclusive Teamwork
Level Up Leadership: Servant-Led Strategies for Elevating Engagement
Key Objectives/Outcomes:
- Develop a servant-leadership mindset that prioritizes people over processes to build trust and engagement.
- Equip leaders with tools to uncover and address individual needs, fostering motivation and performance.
- Strengthen relationships through authentic connection and meaningful conversations.
- Inspire a culture of collaboration and empowerment, where individuals and teams excel.
- Create a ripple effect where leaders and teams continually level up their engagement and contributions.
Topics: Servant Leadership, Employee Engagement Strategies, Leadership Development Training, Motivating Teams, Building Trust in Leadership, Effective Communication for Leaders, Leadership Coaching Programs, Addressing Employee Needs, Leadership Skills for Managers, Creating Collaborative Work Cultures
Chaos to Calm: Transforming Conflict with Emotional Intelligence
Key Objectives/Outcomes:
Develop self-awareness to identify and regulate emotional triggers during conflicts
Master practical self-regulation techniques to maintain composure under pressure.
Cultivate empathy to better understand and address the emotional needs of others.
Implement de-escalation strategies, including the H.E.A.L. framework, to resolve conflicts constructively.
Adopt post-conflict recovery rituals to reduce stress, reflect, and improve resilience.
Topics: Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Strategies, Self-Regulation Techniques, Empathy in Action, Assertive Communication, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Workplace Collaboration, Customer Interaction Skills
"Empowering leadership insights We had the privilege of hosting Lena as a speaker at our 2024 VSPA Fall Conference. Lena's ability to seamlessly blend insightful strategies with real-world applications was truly remarkable. She captivated the audience with practical, thought-provoking advice and shared invaluable leadership tools. Her energy, passion, and expertise shone throughout, making her sessions both informative and inspiring. If you ever have the opportunity to attend one of her presentations, don’t hesitate—it’s an experience that will leave you feeling motivated and empowered to lead with greater impact! Five stars all the way!"
VSPA Conference | Denver, CO
"Lena gave a fantastic presentation at our event. She stayed in communication with our events team before and after the presentation. The feedback we received from employees who attended this event was Lena kept the audience engaged and they loved that she involved the audience in her presentation. We would recommend her to anyone planning an event; she will work with you on making sure the content correlates to the topics you want to cover in your event and is very professional."
ITW-IWN Conference | Burnsville, MN
"Now this is a speaker to choose for any leadership, mentoring, mental resilience, or any topic for that matter. Lena can customize according to any organization needs and make sure the message is well presented to the audience. Her ability to get the crowd engaged, maintaining the positive vibe and energy was simply excellent. The feedback I got from my employees was that for 2025 leadership conference, they would like to see Lena back."
NW Respiratory | Saint Paul, MN
"Our "Mission" was "Accomplished" Lena spoke at our company's in-service which was held at Lowell Observatory. Our overall theme was Reaching for the Stars, with an emphasis on our mission. She presented "Mission Accomplished." Lena helped us identify how our personal mission, vision, and core values can be used to help our company achieve it's mission and vision; as well as see how our core values line up with the company's core values. Our setting did not lend itself to the typical media driven presentation. Lena was able to pivot and present the "Old fashioned way" with pen, paper, and handouts. The change in presentation style was a refreshing break from the daily technology overload from remote work. Our team thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and look forward to implementing the tools she equipped us with to accomplish our personal and company missions."
MESC | Flagstaff, AZ
"This session was engaging and so inspiring. I cannot wait to become a leader and utilize these skills. Her presentation was very interactive and had real life examples. I love how quirky and relatable she is."
Brookings Young Professionals Half Day Summit | Brookings SD
"Lena was great! She was the perfect speaker to kick off CMSHRM's new year of programming. She was very engaging, humorous, and thought provoking. You can absolutely tell that she is very genuine. She had a new approach to presenting leadership while keeping it simple enough that it can also be applied to your everyday lives."
CMSHRM | St. Cloud, MN