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Lena Scullard
Lena Scullard
EQ DRIVEN ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST | KEYNOTE SPEAKER | TRAINER | EMCEE
  • OWN YOUR POWER TO CHOOSE

    OWN YOUR POWER TO CHOOSE

    Engage With Emotional Intelligence 
    ​​In the Hard Moments | In Life | With Relationships | With Teams

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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. 

Dynamic Presentation Style


Lena uses a blend of stage performance, media, storytelling, and conversational delivery to produce a dynamic presentation that can hold audience attention for hours!
Professional Partnership


Lena is experienced with conference and event planning and can take an active role in production. She will be a valuable support resource before, during, and after your event.
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​​​Lena's Signature Programs

Stitch It Up! A Mantra for Mental Resilience

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.

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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

Key Objectives/Outcomes
  • 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.
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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

iDEAL Interactions: Understanding and Adapting to Fundamental Human Difference

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.

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.
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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

​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.

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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

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.


For organizations, Chaos to Calm delivers a tangible return on investment by reducing workplace tension, improving customer and colleague relationships, and fostering a resilient, emotionally intelligent workforce. Participants leave with actionable skills that enhance communication, build trust, and promote a calmer, more collaborative work environment.

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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

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.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished: The Pursuit of Purpose

Key Objectives/Outcomes
  • 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

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
iDEAL Interactions

iDEAL Interactions: Understanding and Adapting to Fundamental Human Difference 

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: Behavioral Models, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Team Collaboration, Personality Differences, Conflict Resolution Strategies, Self-Awareness Training, Adaptability in the Workplace, Assertive Communication, Inclusive Teamwork

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Level Up Leadership

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

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Chaos to Calm

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

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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