Success Psychologist & Emotional Wellness Expert; CEO of Gladney Enterprises; Author of "If You Are in the Driver's Seat, Why Are You Lost?"
Dr. Lawana Gladney Biography
Dr. Lawana Gladney, Ph.D., is a speaker, trainer, author, and media personality recognized as the Success Psychologist and the Emotional Wellness Doctor. Gladney holds a doctorate in instructional psychology and technology, with a focus on emotional wellness and the science of the mind. Her academic background examines human behavior and the ways the brain processes information to facilitate meaningful change.
With more than 30 years of experience in emotional wellness, leadership development, and organizational psychology, Gladney is the creator of the Success Psychology Method, a framework designed to help executives, teams, and companies master emotional wellness, overcome barriers, and achieve measurable results. As CEO of Gladney Enterprises, she has delivered presentations to audiences worldwide and has worked with Fortune 500 companies, including IBM, AT&T, PepsiCo, Aetna, Texas Instruments, Pitney Bowes, the U.S. Coast Guard, Freddie Mac, the U.S. Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Pentagon.
Gladney has been ranked among the top five most requested speakers in Meeting Professionals International, an organization of more than 24,000 meeting planners and suppliers. Her work at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and technology integrates artificial intelligence into emotional wellness programs, enabling companies to personalize well-being initiatives, predict and prevent burnout, and enhance employee engagement.
Gladney has developed a range of products, including the "Psychology of Success" CD series, "The Gladney Prosperity System," "Creating Amazing Employees," and the "Successful Parenting Program." She is the author of six books and a contributing author of four additional titles. Her book, "If You Are in the Driver's Seat, Why Are You Lost? A Roadmap to an Amazing Life," addresses emotional management, stress reduction, and personal development.
In addition to her work with organizations, Gladney serves as an emotional wellness counselor and executive coach. She has hosted an international podcast, co-hosted a cable show, served as a radio show host, and appeared as an expert on programs such as "Insights on Fox 4" and "The Drew Pearson Show," as well as national broadcasts including Tom Joyner Morning Show, Washington Watch with Roland Martin, Black Enterprise Business Report, Good Morning Texas, and Good Day Dallas. Her expertise has been featured in Dallas Morning News, Redbook.com, Rolling Out.com, and Ebony, and she has contributed to In Touch magazine.
Gladney has served on boards including the National Speakers Association and Meeting Professionals International. She is the founder and past president of Young Educated Sisters (Y.E.S., Inc.), an organization focused on empowering young women, and the founder and executive director of The Six Million Dollar Woman's Club, a nonprofit organization for women. Her honors include the Dallas Business Journal Women in Business Award, Meeting Professionals International Supplier of the Year, and the Quest for Success Business Award from the Dallas Black Chamber.
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Dr. Lawana Gladney Speaking Topics
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Building Resilient Leaders to Increase Productivity
The success of the company and its employees depends on the emotional health of the leader. As a leader, you are the decisive element that determines the stability, attitude, and productivity of your team. Dealing with the top issues in your industry, time management, low profitability, communication, and normal “people stuff” is enough to create a boatload of stress. In this session, you will learn techniques and strategies that will help you become an emotionally healthy and resilient leader. This interactive session will help you understand emotions, the power of your mind, mental toughness, and controlled stress. This program will help leaders to build strong teams that build successful companies.
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Preserving Your Emotions to Create Resiliency- Keys to Successful Living
When the world around you seems to be falling apart, how can you stay sane and develop mental toughness? Managing your emotions and stress is key to staying sane and healthy. Since 75 – 90% of your health problems start with your emotions and stress, it is imperative that you understand the keys to your emotional, mental, and physical health. Dr. Gladney gives you the techniques and strategies that will help you get and stay emotionally healthy while building internal and mental strength. This program will help you understand emotional wellness, the power of your mind, how to alleviate stress, and the keys to powerful living. This program will literally change your life and get you on the road to living a healthy and fulfilling life. Just what the doctor ordered.
Dr. Lawana Gladney Videos
Empower Series #4 - Dr. Lawana Gladney | The Mind Doctor
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Dr. Lawana Gladney is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Family & Parenting, Female Leadership, Health & Wellness, Influential Women, Mental Health, Motivational, Non-Fiction Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Psychology, Resilience, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Women in Business -
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Dr. Lawana Gladney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Building Resilient Leaders to Increase Productivity , Preserving Your Emotions to Create Resiliency- Keys to Successful Living , The Psychology Of Success – Transforming Your Mind For Greatness, Managing Your Emotions to Avoid Burnout and Are You Standing in the Way of Your Success? Creating “Success Energy” . The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Lawana Gladney for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Dr. Lawana Gladney generally travels from Garland, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, Maryellen Dance, Dr. Kristen Lee, Nataly Kogan and Dr. Janet Taylor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Lawana Gladney for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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