A speaker who moves people to action
Dr. LaQuenta Long helps leaders, professionals, and organizations build the awareness, communication skills, and emotional capacity needed to navigate change, prevent burnout, and create sustainable success.
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Audiences leave with practical frameworks and actionable strategies they can immediately apply in life, leadership, and relationships.
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Dr. LaQuenta Long
Known as Dr. Quency
Dr. LaQuenta Long is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, award-winning author, educator, and founder of Design Life Hub. With more than 20 years of experience in mental health and wellness, she brings both clinical expertise and real-world insight to every stage she steps on.
Her presentations go beyond inspiration. Dr. Quency equips audiences with practical, evidence-informed frameworks they can apply immediately. She meets people where they are and gives them the tools to move forward with intention and confidence.
Whether speaking to a corporate team, a conference audience, or a community organization, Dr. Quency has a proven ability to make complex psychological concepts simple, relatable, and immediately useful.
Book Dr. QuencyThree frameworks that transform audiences
Each topic is available as a keynote, workshop, or training and can be customized to fit your audience, event theme, and time requirements.
The Capacity Factor
Leadership and PerformanceSuccess is not limited by motivation. It is limited by capacity. This session helps audiences understand the hidden role of emotional and mental capacity in performance, leadership, and sustainable success. Participants learn to identify capacity drains, protect their energy, and build the internal resources needed to sustain high performance without burning out.
- Understand what capacity is and why it matters more than motivation
- Identify personal capacity drains and energy leaks
- Apply practical strategies to build and protect capacity daily
- Lead and perform sustainably without sacrificing wellbeing
Micro Conversations
Communication and RelationshipsSmall conversations often create the biggest impact. Based on Dr. Quency's award-winning book, this session explores how the micro conversations we have with ourselves and others shape mindset, relationships, leadership effectiveness, and outcomes. Audiences discover how to shift their internal dialogue and external communication to create more intentional results.
- Recognize the power of everyday micro conversations
- Shift internal dialogue to support confidence and clarity
- Improve communication in leadership and relationships
- Create more intentional outcomes through conscious conversation
Wellness BOSS
Mental Wellness and ResilienceMental health is not just therapy. It is a lifestyle. Using the Wellness B.O.S.S. framework, this session gives audiences practical tools to build awareness, develop emotional regulation skills, and create daily wellness habits that support resilience, healthier relationships, and intentional living. Audiences leave equipped, not just inspired.
- Understand mental wellness as a daily practice, not a crisis response
- Apply the B.O.S.S. framework to build strong wellness skills
- Develop practical strategies for emotional regulation and resilience
- Create simple daily habits that support long-term mental wellbeing
All topics can be customized for your specific audience and event. Dr. Quency also develops custom presentations for organizations with unique needs. Contact us to discuss your event requirements.
Available in the format that fits your event
Dr. Quency is available for a wide range of speaking engagements both in person and virtually.
Keynote Speaking
Powerful main stage presentations designed to open or close conferences and inspire audiences of all sizes.
Workshop Facilitation
Interactive skill-building sessions that give participants hands-on tools and strategies they can apply immediately.
Corporate Training
Customized training programs for teams and organizations focused on wellness, communication, and leadership capacity.
Conference Breakout Sessions
Focused breakout presentations tailored to specific audience segments within larger conference events.
Virtual Presentations
Fully engaging virtual keynotes, workshops, and training sessions delivered online for remote teams and global audiences.
Custom Programs
Tailored presentations and multi-session programs designed specifically around your organization's goals and challenges.
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Watch Dr. Quency speak, teach, and connect with audiences across a variety of topics and events.
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How do I book Dr. Quency for my event?
Complete the speaking inquiry form at the bottom of this page and our team will respond within 2 to 3 business days. You can also reach us directly at [email protected]. We recommend reaching out at least 4 to 6 weeks before your event date.
What topics does Dr. Quency speak on?
Dr. Quency offers three signature topics: The Capacity Factor (leadership and performance), Micro Conversations (communication and relationships), and Wellness BOSS (mental wellness as a daily lifestyle). All topics can be customized for your audience and event theme.
Is Dr. Quency available for virtual and international events?
Yes. Dr. Quency is available for both in-person and virtual presentations globally. Virtual sessions are fully engaging and include the same practical frameworks and interactive elements as in-person events.
For in-person events outside the United States, travel fees apply and must be covered by the hosting organization. Please include your event location and travel budget details in your inquiry so we can discuss specifics for your event.
What speaking formats are available?
Dr. Quency is available for:
- Keynote presentations for conferences and main stage events
- Workshop facilitation with interactive skill-building
- Corporate training for teams and organizations
- Conference breakout sessions
- Virtual presentations for remote or global audiences
- Custom multi-session programs
How far in advance should I book Dr. Quency?
We recommend reaching out at least 4 to 6 weeks before your event. For major conferences or annual events, reaching out 3 to 6 months in advance is ideal to secure your preferred date and allow time for customization and logistics.
Let us bring this experience to your audience
Whether you are planning a conference, corporate training, workshop, or community event, Dr. Quency delivers presentations that leave lasting impact.
Fill out the inquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch within 2 to 3 business days to discuss your event details, availability, and how we can best serve your audience.
Response Time
We respond to all speaking inquiries within 2 to 3 business days.
Available Nationwide and Virtually
Dr. Quency is available for in-person events across the US and globally. Travel fees apply for international in-person events and must be covered by the hosting organization.
Customized for Your Audience
Every presentation is tailored to your event theme, audience, and goals.
Direct Contact
You can also reach us directly at [email protected]
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