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Dr. Lawana Gladney, PhD

The Emotional Wellness Doctor | Creator of the Success Psychology Method™ | AI + Wellness Innovator

Dr. Lawana Gladney, The Emotional Wellness Doctor, is a best-selling author, media personality, and creator of the Success Psychology Method™. She helps organizations merge wellness, psychology, and AI to prevent burnout, inspire leaders, and drive measurable performance. Her engaging, science-based keynotes transform workplace cultures and deliver lasting results

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Dr. Lawana Gladney, PhD, affectionately known as The Emotional Wellness Doctor, is a success psychologist, author, speaker, and business leader with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizations achieve transformative results. She is the creator of the groundbreaking Success Psychology Method™, a proven framework that equips executives, teams, and companies to master emotional wellness, overcome barriers, and unlock explosive success.

A pioneer at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and technology, Dr. Gladney brings a fresh perspective to today’s rapidly changing workplace. Her latest work integrates the power of Artificial Intelligence into emotional wellness programs helping companies personalize well-being, predict and prevent burnout, and enhance employee engagement in ways that were never possible before. With her dynamic speaking style and ability to simplify complex ideas, she shows leaders how to merge human insight with technological innovation to create thriving workplace cultures.

Dr. Gladney has consulted and spoken for Fortune 500 companies, national associations, universities, and even the U.S. Pentagon, delivering science-based tools that drive measurable impact. She is the author of six books, the creator of over 20 training programs, and a frequent media personality whose advice has reached millions worldwide through television, radio, podcasts, and print.

Known for her energy, humor, and practical wisdom, Dr. Gladney empowers audiences to not only understand the psychology of success but also apply it immediately to their careers, leadership, and personal lives. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to help leaders and organizations thrive by mastering emotional wellness, embracing innovation, and creating workplaces where people and performance flourish together.

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AI-Powered Wellness: The Future of Thriving Workplaces How to personalize wellness with AI and psychology to boost resilience and performance.

Discover how Artificial Intelligence can transform workplace wellness. Dr. Gladney reveals how AI tools, paired with her Success Psychology Method™, can personalize stress management, improve resilience, and optimize employee well-being. This flagship keynote shows leaders how to merge cutting-edge technology with proven psychology for measurable results.

The Psychology of Explosive Success: Rewiring Minds for Breakthrough Results

The Psychology of Explosive Success: Rewiring Minds for Breakthrough Results

What if success could be engineered? Using her proven Success Psychology Method™, Dr. Gladney uncovers the mental frameworks and behavioral strategies that drive breakthrough performance. Audiences learn how to rewire limiting beliefs, harness emotional wellness, and achieve lasting results in work and life.
Emotional Wellness for Leaders: The Hidden Advantage of High-Impact Executives

Emotional Wellness for Leaders: The Hidden Advantage of High-Impact Executives

Great leadership starts with emotional balance. In this talk, Dr. Gladney equips executives and managers with tools to regulate stress, lead with confidence, and model resilience for their teams. Practical strategies, backed by psychology and enhanced by AI insights, help leaders create high-trust, high-performance cultures.
Burnout No More: How to Predict, Prevent, and Protect Your Workforce

Burnout No More: How to Predict, Prevent, and Protect Your Workforce

Burnout isn’t random—it’s predictable. Dr. Gladney shows how organizations can leverage data and psychology to identify early warning signs of stress and disengagement. This session gives leaders actionable strategies to prevent burnout, boost retention, and protect the emotional wellness of their workforce.
Motivation & Peak Performance: Igniting Teams That Outperform and Outlast

Motivation & Peak Performance: Igniting Teams That Outperform and Outlast

Why do some teams consistently outperform others? This keynote blends the science of motivation with Dr. Gladney’s Success Psychology Method™ to reveal how mindset, habits, and wellness practices drive peak performance. With fresh insights into AI-driven productivity tools, participants leave equipped to sustain motivation and deliver results.
How to Stay Optimistic in an Uncertain World
How to Stay Optimistic in an Uncertain World
In times of uncertainty, maintaining a positive mindset can feel like a challenge. However, optimism is not just a personality trait—it’s a skill that can be cultivated to improve resilience, decision-making, and overall well-being. This workshop session will provide practical tools to help you stay hopeful, focused, and empowered, no matter what challenges arise.

Key Outcomes:

Develop a Resilient Mindset – Learn how to shift your perspective, reframe challenges, and build mental strength to navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Practical Strategies for Daily Optimism – Discover simple habits and techniques to stay positive, motivated, and solution-focused in difficult times.

Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity – Explore how to adapt to change, embrace new possibilities, and maintain progress toward personal and professional goals.

This session is ideal for individuals and teams looking to cultivate optimism, reduce stress, and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Reaching Your Leadership Potential
Reaching Your Leadership Potential
Great leaders aren’t born—they are developed through self-awareness, strategic growth, and intentional action. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an experienced professional, unlocking your full leadership potential requires the right mindset, skills, and strategies. This session will empower you to lead with confidence, inspire others, and drive meaningful impact in your organization and beyond.

Key Outcomes:

Develop a Leadership Mindset – Understand the core traits of effective leaders and how to cultivate confidence, resilience, and influence.

Enhance Decision-Making & Communication – Learn strategies to make informed decisions, communicate with clarity, and build strong relationships.

Create a Personal Leadership Growth Plan – Identify key areas for development and build an actionable plan to advance your leadership journey.

This session is designed for professionals at all levels who want to strengthen their leadership skills and maximize their impact.

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Liftfund's Women's Business offering free emotional wellness coaching for business owners amid the stress of COVID-19

I was hired by LiftFund to provide emotional wellness training and coaching to their clients to help them through the pandemic.

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2014 If You're in the Driver's Seat, Why are you Lost? A Roadmap to an Amazing Life

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Our Bank CEO, John D. Steinmetz and I met Dr. Gladney at a client's clean-up effort where we were all volunteering. Her keen insight and answers to our genuine questions at that event along with her strong reputation earned her a follow-up meeting where we were truly impressed. We quickly retained Dr. Gladney to partner with our organization to provide training and be a sounding board for our team members. Her professionalism was impeccable. She was timely, thorough, and offered great insight. The training she provided our company, "Unifying Divided Minds in Black and White- 'REALL' Conversations that Matter," was personalized and impactful, receiving great feedback. I recommend Dr. Gladney for you and your company without hesitation. Her authenticity, sensitivity and truly genuine engagement is invaluable - a voice in the current landscape.

Cathy Landtroop Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Vista Bank

I highly endorse her company and services as an emotional health and wellness expert. In my role as President, Pitney Bowes Management Services, U.S. Operations, I had the privilege to employ her company to provide training for a recently initiated program. She presented a training session entitled “Emotionally Healthy Leaders” that was so well received Pitney Bowes will be including her program in our company-wide training. As a leader in a Fortune 500 company, I recognize the value of having healthy employees, both physically and emotionally, to drive productivity. I am pleased to recommend Dr. Gladney for your company/organization to help you reach your goals.

Keith R. Wyche- President, U. S. Operations Pitney Bowes Management Services

Thank you for presenting your wonderful keynote address Move, Shake, Or Step Aside. I must say, our conference was made a huge success by your opening remarks that got everyone in the mood for a full day of learning. I appreciate all your efforts to provide a timely, well-rehearsed and information-packed session. The audience gave you extremely high marks on your evaluations. Many of them shared their feelings on the evaluation form, and here are just a few of the remarks that convincingly illustrate the full effects of your outstanding keynote session: “Very upbeat.” - “ Inviting, positive and real.”- “Beautiful and entertaining.” “Very motivational.” “Dr. Gladney gave the tools needed in setting obtainable goals.” As you know Clemson hangs its hat on providing a quality educational experience. Having speakers in our programs such as you allows us to meet this goal. We thank you for sharing your knowledge and tremendous speaking abilities with our audience and would welcome your participation in future Clemson conferences.

Laurie Haughey- Assistant Director Clemson Women’s Business Conference

Dr. Gladney is one speaker you can’t afford to miss. It will change your life forever! After attending her seminar in Orlando, I was left wanting more. I also left a changed person. I was able to remove a weight that I had been carrying for some time off my shoulders. I had a toxic person in my life that just can’t be removed but when I applied the techniques I learned in that hour and ½ session I was able to confront this person and without unleashing the toxin. Thank you, Dr. Gladney, for giving my children, my husband, and my co-workers back the real me! With the antidote to the poison administered, I felt like me again! I will always use the technique of putting myself in the logical not the emotional when dealing with stressful situations (which as a meeting planner and mother I tend to find myself in a lot) that arise in the future. If you are a meeting planner reading this I was impressed not only with her techniques but also with her delivery she kept a room full of meeting planners, and hotel sales personnel engaged for more than an hour and could have kept us there another hour or two. How often do we really sit still for that long? So my advice to you is BOOK her and book her now! Thank you, Dr. Gladney and I look forward to your next book!

Marna Krot-Meeting Planner-Orlando, FL”

It was our pleasure to have Dr. Gladney speak at our inaugural Women's Leadership Conference of credit union professionals. I appreciated how well prepared she was and took the time to learn about the audience prior to her keynote. The evaluations reflected appreciation from the audience as well, with such comments as: Awesome powerful speaker & very motivating. Excellent Encouraging, Empowering & left feeling uplifted!! Dr. Gladney was phenomenal. I look forward to our next event together

Tamra Gaines CMM, CUDE VP of Experiences of Cornerstone Credit Union League

The DFW Chapter of Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International was fortunate to have Dr. Lawana Gladney speak at our February educational program. Dr. Gladney had our attendees laughing and smiling throughout the entire presentation. We have our attendees complete evaluations after each luncheon. One hundred percent of those that responded felt like the presentation accomplished its objective of “Motivating Yourself to A-C-T-I-O-N!” We also ask our membership to rank the speaker and presentation on a scale of 1-10. Dr. Gladney received a 9.53! We look forward to having Dr. Gladney speak at one of our future programs!

Wendy Barnes V.P. Education & Programs HSMAI

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Keynotes

AI-Powered Wellness: The Future of Thriving Workplaces How to personalize wellness with AI and psychology to boost resilience and performance.

The Psychology of Explosive Success: Rewiring Minds for Breakthrough Results

Emotional Wellness for Leaders: The Hidden Advantage of High-Impact Executives

Burnout No More: How to Predict, Prevent, and Protect Your Workforce

Motivation & Peak Performance: Igniting Teams That Outperform and Outlast

How to Stay Optimistic in an Uncertain World

Reaching Your Leadership Potential

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