Meet Dr. Wendy T. Talley, DSW, LCSW

Dr. Wendy Thelese Talley is an internationally recognized Corporate Wellness Expert with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. As the Founder and CEO of Thelese Consulting Group, LLC, Dr. Talley has built a reputation as a thought leader in developing wellness programs for corporations and nonprofits, leveraging EAP services and community resources to maximize mental health benefits for employees. Through interactive, informative in-person and webinar training, Dr. Talley provides valuable insights for managers and leaders, as well as their staff, to cultivate a culture of well-being within their organizations.

As the Onsite Counselor for 5 years at Sony Pictures Entertainment and the FDIC, Dr. Talley provides EAP services, staff development workshops, and leadership consulting, helping employees and leaders alike thrive professionally and personally.

She is the creator of the Leadership Mastery Elite Academy and the Wellness First Business philosophy, frameworks designed to integrate mental health into leadership strategy. Her work centers on executive coaching, leadership development, organizational wellness, and trauma-informed systems. Dr. Talley is a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator, known for addressing workplace culture, microaggressions, emotional intelligence, and sustainable leadership. She is the co-author of Triumph in the Trenches: Navigating Success for Black Professionals and host of The Leader’s Lounge podcast. Her mission is clear. Build leaders who thrive personally while leading powerfully.

As a highly sought-after Corporate Wellness Consultant, Dr. Talley can be found speaking at prestigious events, coaching, and mentoring entrepreneurs to develop effective SMART Goals and SMART Time Management skills, and sharing her expertise through her books, including the SMART Goal-… Time Management Workbook and My Healing Journal, which can be found on Amazon. With her vast experience and knowledge in the field of mental health, Dr. Talley is a dynamic speaker who inspires audiences to create positive change in their personal and professional lives.