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For over 20 years, Dr. Deena has dedicated her career to promoting more equity and justice in learning and enabling the success of more than 5,000 students, educators, and business leaders through learning strategies.

As a keynote speaker, mentor, training facilitator, and founder of Awakened Learning Inc., she looks forward to any opportunity to connect with individuals and organizations who are ready to feel happier, healthier, and more at peace.

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Speaking Engagements

Explore signature talks that resonate with audiences, designed to reach leaders and their teams at their most human level. Choose from five different keynotes each with their own unique strategies.

Signature Talks
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Featured Segments

Introduce your listeners to learning strategies by booking Dr. Deena as a featured guest for podcast episodes or guest segments. Introduce high-value advice and tools that they haven’t heard anywhere else.

Explore past appearances
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New Opportunities

Connect with Dr. Deena on your collaborative change-making opportunity, including educational development and co-hosted events or projects.

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Personalized Coaching

Build a tool kit of learning strategies and resources that works specifically for you. Perfect for learners and professionals who are looking for gentler and more holistic ways to nurture productivity, wellbeing, and personal growth.

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