Elevate Collective

A Private Space for Honest Dialogue, Community & Sustainable Growth

The Elevate Collective is an intentional community built for leaders, founders, and evolving professionals across all industries who are ready to step away from hustle culture and build a way of working—and living—that actually feels life-giving.

20+ Years of Storytelling, Strategy & Human-Centered Leadership

For more than two decades, storytelling, brand strategy, and human connection have been Trena Laine’s craft and compass.

From the raw vulnerability of her published memoir to guiding executive teams through cultural shifts, Trena believes that when we speak with truth and intention, the right words change the room.

Her voice has been featured on stages, in corporate workshops, on podcasts, and across major broadcast platforms. Whether speaking on workplace mental health, sustainable leadership, or navigating career pivots, Trena brings grounded strategy and genuine warmth to every audience.

EVENT ORGANIZERS

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Keynote Topics That Move Audiences to Act

Direct from Trena’s materials

The Resilience ROI

Turning Adversity into Your Competitive Advantage.

The Harmony Method

Scaling Your Business Without Losing Your Heart (or Your Mind)

The Career Architect

Navigating the Shift from Linear Jobs to Portfolio Success.

The Trust Architecture

Why Modern Consumers Choose Values Over Features.

Dear Aaron: Grief, Growth & Grace

A keynote rooted in Trena’s lived journey through grief and reinvention in a society that dictates hustle culture.

From Trena :

“Real growth happens when we stop trying to perform for an audience and start connecting with people who value truth over hustle.”

What Hosts & Participants Say

“The most impactful part of our leadership summit. Her story, vulnerability, and strategic insights had our team talking for days.”

— Program Coordinator, Women in Leadership Calgary
“Motivated me in ways that will forever impact my life and business. Your truth and rawness cleared what was holding me back.”

—Toni T.
“The workshop was engaging and full of valuable takeaways.”

— D. Hagel
“I found your energy and vulnerability inspiring. This was incredibly healing and has encouraged me to create safe spaces for others.”

— Workshop attendee
“Thank you for sharing your story and experience. I really felt your emotion and passion. These topics are so real and hardly acknowledge, I appreciate the knowledge you are drawing to them. Will you be speaking again soon?”

— Robin Hughes
“All of us at AASP just want to take a moment to thank you for your strong contribution in Speaking at the 2025 AASP Fall Conference and providing us with a very heartfelt presentation to help keep the presentation going and increasing the awareness for the strong need to take care for our mental health and your part in making our conference a Huge Success”

— AASP
“You are so amazingly inspiring Trena! Thank you so much for your presentation!”

— Tiffany Lund

Featured Across CTV, NBC, Fox, USA Today, and More

A sought-after voice on modern leadership and human alignment, Trena Laine is a speaker, author, and strategist working at the intersection of workplace culture, personal resilience, and mental health.

From corporate stages and broadcast features to executive boardrooms, her story and grounded insights drive meaningful transformation for organizations, teams, and evolving professionals alike.

From Stage to Scholarship

Building Community and Lasting Impact

Her advocacy highlights

Mental health, burnout prevention, and workplace psychological safety

Strategic mentorship for evolving leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs

Interactive corporate workshops and team alignment across all industries

Current Stages & Upcoming Appearances

Stay connected with Trena’s speaking calendar, upcoming workshops, and community events.

Online Event

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Dear Aaron

A Story That Redefines Resilience

Trena’s book Dear Aaron is a deeply personal story of loss, alignment, and choosing to rebuild with intention. It has become a cornerstone for her thought leadership.

Readers have shared that her words are “lived, not theory,” offering insight that moves beyond the page into personal and professional transformation. 

“Trena’s words became the gentle but firm voice in my head, reminding me: ‘Slow down. Focus on yourself. What you’ve done today is enough. Take a break.” Each time I feel overwhelmed, racing against the clock, I hear her wisdom echoing, and it grounds me.

Her message is more than inspiration; it’s a lifeline. Especially knowing that when Trena says “life is short,” she speaks from a place of truth and lived experience. Dear Aaron is a powerful, heartfelt reminder of what truly matters.
I wholeheartedly thank Trena for the gift of this book, for her insight, her courage, and her gentle insistence that it’s okay to pause. I encourage everyone, especially those stuck in the rat race of trying to keep up, to read her words. You’ll walk away with more than just a new perspective; you’ll walk away with permission to breathe.”

– Jacquie Verenka, Founder & CEO, JV Ventures

Strategic Mentorship and Workplace Culture

Grounded guidance, corporate facilitation, and transformative spaces for leaders and teams.

Corporate Workshops & Team Facilitation

1:1 Leadership & Executive Mentorship

Keynote Speaking & Live Panels

THE IMPACT JOURNAL

Fresh Insights on Growth, Leadership, and Community

Stay connected with Trena’s thought leadership through her Journal.

Permission to Evolve: Why Wanting Change Doesn’t Make You Ungrateful

Author: Trena Laine
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Date: May 19, 2026

Building a Legacy Out of the Ashes — Why Mental Health IS Workplace Safety

Author: Trena Laine
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Date: April 2, 2026

Are You Ready for Mentorship? Signs Beauty Business Owners Miss

Author: Trena Laine
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Date: February 12, 2026

Your Questions About Trena Laine, Answered

How to book Trena Laine to speak?

Submit an inquiry through our contact form or access Trena’s Speaker Sheet. Our team will follow up to discuss availability, event details, and tailored topics for your audience.

A private community and connection space for leaders, founders, and evolving professionals seeking honest dialogue, exclusive essays, and live virtual gatherings without the social media noise.

You can donate directly to the fund, attend related fundraising events, or share the initiative with your network. The scholarship is awarded to individuals in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) or related fields, honoring Aaron’s legacy in workplace safety and wellness.

Her keynote and workshop offerings include resilience, burnout recovery, branding with authenticity, leadership in complex times, and personal transformation (Dear Aaron: Grief, Growth & Grace).

Corporate executive teams, event organizers, conference planners, and organizations looking to cultivate psychological safety, sustainable leadership, and mental health awareness in the workplace.

What makes Trena’s speaking unique?

Trena bridges high-level strategic insight with raw, authentic vulnerability. Her grounded, heart-centered approach moves audiences past surface-level hustle and into actionable clarity and personal resilience.

Yes. Trena facilitates both in-person stages and live virtual masterclasses, workshops, and global panels.

Established in memory of Trena’s late husband, Aaron, this fund supports students pursuing education in Occupational Health & Safety through the Alberta Association of Safety Partnerships.

Absolutely. Every keynote, panel, and workshop container is tailored to align directly with your organization’s specific culture goals, event themes, and audience needs.

Book, Learn, Support – Choose Your Next Step with Trena

21+ Years of Leadership: A Global Voice for the Corporate and Business Sectors.

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