Authentic Leadership Consultant - Lena Thompson
Authenticity Is Your Superpower
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30% off first session
Summary
I help leaders lead with emotional awareness and authenticity. Authenticity isn’t optional. It is a strategic performance driver.
Who is it for?
- All Employees
- C-suite
- Senior leadership / management
- Early-career / junior employees
- New staters / onboarding
- Remote or hybrid teams
Credentials
Previous clients
- DisruptHR,
- SLAZEISI (Engineering Iron & Steel Industry of Zimbabwe),
- CeFIE (Global Economic Diversification Council),
- Forum Events,
- Women in Tech,
- DevOps,
- Nording Testing Days
Reviews
“I first connected with Lena during one of her masterclasses, and from that moment, her work resonated deeply with me. After several months of unemployment, I was struggling to find direction, and Lena’s guidance helped me not only regain focus but also unlock key insights that transformed my decision-making and restored my confidence. The impact of her techniques went beyond just my career—her approach improved my overall well-being and clarity in life.
Lena is incredibly approachable, kind, and always ready to tackle any question with thoughtful and practical advice. I highly recommend her work, whether it’s through her one-on-one coaching, materials, or speaking engagements. She is truly a game-changer for anyone seeking personal or professional growth. “
– Zsofi Toke – Digital Transformation, software implementation & testing
Awards
- BRAINZ Magazine Global Award,
Activity overview
Authenticity isn’t optional. It is a strategic performance driver.
When leaders hide doubts, stress, and exhaustion behind a façade of optimism, they create what I call 'Authenticity Gap' - the disconnect between what they feel and what they show. This gap drains energy, clouds judgment, and disengages teams as people spend time decoding mixed messages from their leader instead of focusing on the work.
In this session, participants will examine why behaviours often praised as leadership strengths -confidence, positivity, control - can drain energy, reduce performance and damage trust. They will uncover the cost of suppressing emotion and learn how aligning feelings with behaviour closes Authenticity Gap, creating leadership that is effective and sustainable.
This interactive, practical session shows that authentic leadership does not come from appearing confident or positive, but from deep self-awareness, emotional clarity, and inner resilience. Participants leave ready to apply these tools immediately to lead with authenticity and impact.
Agenda
Opening & Framing
Introduce session’s purpose: mastering emotions, managing energy, and leading authentically Highlight the connection between emotions, energy, and leadership impact Share a brief personal story to set context
Self-Awareness Exploration
Reflect on current emotional patterns and leadership behaviours Outcome: Understand how emotions and behaviours shape leadership presence and influence
Emotional Regulation Tools
Learn practical strategies to manage emotional responses Practice guided meditation and emotional mastery exercises to build emotional awareness Outcome: Gain actionable tools to respond intentionally especially under pressure
Energy Management & Focus
Explore methods to sustain energy and maintain focus during high-demand periods Discuss real-time strategies to replenish energy and reduce stress Outcome: Acquire techniques to remain energised, focused, and effective throughout the day
Creating Leadership Roadmap
Practical exercise to identify their core strengths and learn how to use them to lead more authentically Define the key behaviours and values that align with those strengths to reach their leadership vision Outcome: Leave with a clear, actionable roadmap to lead authentically and effectively, grounded in their unique strengths
Reflection & Quiz
Self-assessment or quiz to consolidate learning and reinforce key takeaways Reflect on insights and plan next steps for applying them beyond the session Outcome: Strengthened awareness and practical tools for ongoing leadership growth
Locations available
Nationwide
Length of session
Can be delivered as a keynote or workshop 1-6 hours
Max capacity
N/A
Cost
