Dr. Lawana Gladney

Dr. Lawana Gladney

Keynote Speaker: 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

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.

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.

The Psychology Of Success – Transforming Your Mind For Greatness

We all strive to achieve the highest level of accolades and accomplishments. We were reminded that being good is not enough; we want to be great. That phrase became more evident with Jim Collin’s book "Good to Great," which has sold over four million copies and counting. How do you achieve the individual level of greatness and success that you desire? It all starts with your mind. Our minds are so filled with clutter, uncertainty, insecurity, and negativity that it keeps us from achieving greatness. In this session, Dr. Gladney helps you understand the psychology of success and teaches you five mind techniques that will shift your thinking and transform your perspectives to help you move to greatness.

Managing Your Emotions to Avoid Burnout

Do you feel like that each day you are functioning on overload? According to research, about 75% of employees experience burnout and 76% agree that workplace stress affects their mental health. Coupled with the statistic that 75 – 90% of sickness and disease are caused by emotions and stress, that implies that your job could be making you sick. How can we turn this around and bring back joy and passion to the workplace? Dr. Gladney will give you the techniques and strategies that will help you manage your emotions and stress while increasing joy and productivity.

Are You Standing in the Way of Your Success? Creating “Success Energy”

Have you ever felt that the ultimate success eludes you? Do you wonder why things don’t seem to work out for you? Are you afraid to take that next step? If you are wrestling with these thoughts, this session is for you. You may not know it, but it is possible that you are standing in the way of your own success.

Dr. Lawana Gladney Videos

Empower Series #4 - Dr. Lawana Gladney | The Mind Doctor
A Conversation with Dr Lawana Gladney | Empower Series
Dr G Gives Tips on Balancing Work and Life

How do I book Dr. Lawana Gladney to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Lawana Gladney for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Lawana Gladney, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Lawana Gladney or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Dr. Lawana Gladney for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dr. Lawana Gladney, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Lawana Gladney are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Lawana Gladney, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dr. Lawana Gladney speak about?

Dr. Lawana Gladney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Health & Wellness, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Influential Women, Women in Business, Business Coaching, Non-Fiction Authors, Family & Parenting, Professional Development and Female Leadership.

Where does Dr. Lawana Gladney travel from?

Dr. Lawana Gladney generally travels from Garland, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Lawana Gladney?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Lawana Gladney for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Lawana Gladney for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Lawana Gladney or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dr. Lawana Gladney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Motivational, Personal Growth and Emotional Intelligence. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Lawana Gladney for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. 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 Nataly Kogan, Dr. Janet Taylor and Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Lawana Gladney for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/06/2026.

Dr. Lawana Gladney Speaking Topics

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Psychology Of Success – Transforming Your Mind For Greatness

    We all strive to achieve the highest level of accolades and accomplishments. We were reminded that being good is not enough; we want to be great. That phrase became more evident with Jim Collin’s book "Good to Great," which has sold over four million copies and counting. How do you achieve the individual level of greatness and success that you desire? It all starts with your mind. Our minds are so filled with clutter, uncertainty, insecurity, and negativity that it keeps us from achieving greatness. In this session, Dr. Gladney helps you understand the psychology of success and teaches you five mind techniques that will shift your thinking and transform your perspectives to help you move to greatness.

  • Managing Your Emotions to Avoid Burnout

    Do you feel like that each day you are functioning on overload? According to research, about 75% of employees experience burnout and 76% agree that workplace stress affects their mental health. Coupled with the statistic that 75 – 90% of sickness and disease are caused by emotions and stress, that implies that your job could be making you sick. How can we turn this around and bring back joy and passion to the workplace? Dr. Gladney will give you the techniques and strategies that will help you manage your emotions and stress while increasing joy and productivity.

  • Are You Standing in the Way of Your Success? Creating “Success Energy”

    Have you ever felt that the ultimate success eludes you? Do you wonder why things don’t seem to work out for you? Are you afraid to take that next step? If you are wrestling with these thoughts, this session is for you. You may not know it, but it is possible that you are standing in the way of your own success.

Dr. Lawana Gladney Videos

Empower Series #4 - Dr. Lawana Gladney | The Mind Doctor
A Conversation with Dr Lawana Gladney | Empower Series
Dr G Gives Tips on Balancing Work and Life
Dr Lawana Gladney Speaker Demo
  • How do I book Dr. Lawana Gladney to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Lawana Gladney for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Lawana Gladney, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Lawana Gladney or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Lawana Gladney for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Lawana Gladney, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Lawana Gladney are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Lawana Gladney, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Lawana Gladney speak about?

  • Where does Dr. Lawana Gladney travel from?

    Dr. Lawana Gladney generally travels from Garland, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Lawana Gladney?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Lawana Gladney for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Lawana Gladney for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Lawana Gladney or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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