Lena Thompson transforms high-achieving professionals from burnout to breakthrough by teaching emotional resilience as the foundation for authentic leadership and decision-making, especially during times of pressure and change.
As an international keynote speaker and emotional intelligence expert, Lena draws from 15+ years in corporate tech consulting for Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and global financial institutions. Her unique perspective combines professional success with personal achievement as a marathon runner and two-time Commonwealth Games competitor representing South Africa in fencing.
Organisations facing leadership challenges amid uncertainty benefit from Lena's distinctive blend of corporate strategy and emotional intelligence methodologies. Her approach integrates NLP communication techniques, trauma-informed coaching, and Human Design principles to help executives recognise burnout signals, develop sustainable leadership practices, and create cultures where authentic decision-making thrives even under pressure.
Audiences leave Lena's presentations with practical tools for emotional regulation during high-stakes situations, frameworks for making values-aligned decisions when facing competing priorities, and strategies to build teams where psychological safety and performance coexist. Her workshops create immediate shifts in how leaders approach both personal resilience and organisational challenges.
Book Lena when your organisation needs more than inspiration—when you need transformation that begins with emotional intelligence and results in sustainable, authentic leadership.
Want to book Lena Thompson for your next event?
Email lena.thompson@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Lena Thompson directly.
What topics does Lena Thompson specialise in?
Lena Thompson specialises in talking about emotional resilience, decision-making clarity, burnout recovery and more.
What is Lena Thompson's speaking style like?
Lena captivates audiences with her calm, grounded delivery, inspiring transformation through emotional resilience. Her dynamic presentations provide actionable insights, making her a sought-after speaker for impactful leadership development. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Lena Thompson offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Lena Thompson offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.