Lena Thompson's biography
- Emotional intelligence expert for corporate leadership transformation
- Former Microsoft and Morgan Stanley strategist
- Top 100 Voice in Future of Work Leaders
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.
Lena's showreel and videos
Topics, sessions and talks
How to Stop Your Emotions Running and Ruining Your Life
Lena Thompson challenges the notion that our feelings are solely reactions to external events, arguing that this mindset keeps us reactive and drained. She highlights how frustration, anger, and pressure cloud judgment and hinder effective leadership. In her session, attendees will learn to take charge of their emotional patterns, recharge their energy, and make confident decisions under pressure. Participants will gain practical tools to master their emotions, transform challenges into strengths, and enhance their leadership effectiveness.
Wired but Tired: How to Find Balance in the Digital Age
In her talk, Lena Thompson addresses the challenge of staying connected to oneself in a fast-paced tech environment. She highlights how constant connectivity can lead to feelings of distraction and burnout. Lena will discuss the importance of regaining clarity and making better decisions under pressure. Attendees will learn practical mindset shifts to restore energy, manage distractions, and maintain focus while using technology effectively. By the end, participants will have actionable insights to enhance their presence and impact in their work.
The Missing Key in Resilience - Your Pathway to Lasting Success
In her talk, Lena Thompson emphasises the importance of physical and mental resilience in overcoming life's challenges. She acknowledges that prolonged adversity can affect our health and well-being. Lena will share three key strategies to strengthen inner resilience, helping attendees not just survive but thrive. Participants will learn to reframe setbacks as growth opportunities, leverage their unique strengths for stability, reconnect with their deeper purpose for clarity, and transform negative emotions into constructive actions.
The Key to Building Successful Teams is Not What You Think
In her presentation, Lena Thompson emphasises the crucial link between energy and success in building effective teams. She discusses how energy drives leaders and influences decision-making, communication, and innovation, ultimately shaping organisational culture. Attendees will learn three key strategies to harness their energy, including techniques for emotional resilience, fostering authentic connections to build trust, and inspiring teams even in challenging situations. This session equips leaders with the tools to enhance performance and productivity within their organisations.
The Decision Trap - How to Quiet Mental Noise and Make Confident Choices
In her keynote, Lena Thompson addresses the pervasive issue of decision fatigue, which drains our energy and emotional health. She emphasises that many struggle not with a lack of answers, but with the mental space to access them. "The Decision Trap" reveals the emotional patterns behind overthinking and self-doubt, offering three practical tools for attendees to clear mental clutter and make aligned decisions. Participants will leave with strategies to transform chaos into clarity and regain momentum in their lives.
Why we recommend booking Lena
Lena Thompson empowers high-achieving professionals to transform burnout into breakthrough leadership through her unique blend of corporate expertise, emotional intelligence methodologies, and personal experience as an international athlete, providing audiences with practical tools for authentic decision-making under pressure. Book Lena for your next event to give your team the emotional resilience strategies that create sustainable leadership and organizational transformation.
