Meet Lindsay Scola
Lindsay Scola is a keynote speaker, writer, producer, and strategist dedicated to helping individuals and teams unlock their best, most productive lives through prioritizing sleep.
IS YOUR TIRED DIFFERENT?
LINDSAY’S WAS
Lindsay was diagnosed with narcolepsy at 35 after having symptoms since she was a teenager. For 20 years, she rode a rollercoaster of exhaustion, masking her tired with caffeine and an overachiever personality while working for the White House as an Advance Staffer for President Obama. Sleep studies ruled out sleep apnea and numerous blood tests ruled out thyroid issues. Her doctors dismissed her symptoms - blaming it on everything from her love of using her laptop in bed to a punishing work schedule - and sent her on her way with a “Sleep Hygiene” handout. While everyone around her said they were tired, they were seemingly managing better than her. Her only options to keep doing the work she loved was to suck it up and drink more coffee.
At 35, she couldn’t take it anymore - she knew something was wrong but hadn’t gotten the medical attention she needed. After two decades, Lindsay was finally referred to a sleep specialist and got the answers she so desperately needed. Now she offers these crucial lessons to her audience, inspiring people to get in touch with their own sleep, and for those potentially facing their own sleep disorder, she shines a light on the diagnosis process and lets them know they are not alone.
LINDSAY WORKS WITH TEAMS
Unlock Your Team’s Productivity and Wellbeing: The Power of Sleep Workshops
Lindsay runs engaging, science-backed workshops for teams that demonstrate how prioritizing sleep can transform both personal and team performance. Participants will gain actionable strategies to improve sleep quality, explore the link between sleep and mental health, and identify potential sleep challenges. Designed for all types of teams, this customizable session equips individuals with the tools to harness sleep as their ultimate productivity enhancer.
Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice during times of stress, yet it can actually be the key to propelling you to the next level. Remember the food pyramid we learned about in school? Sleep, something we spend a third of our lives doing, still remains a mystery to most of us. Think of this workshop as your pyramid guide for sleep.
In this session, Lindsay provides practical insights into optimizing rest for better physical health, mental well-being, and productivity. Participants will gain actionable strategies to improve sleep quality, understand the critical connection between sleep and mental health, and identify potential sleep issues—along with steps to address them. By focusing on personalized approaches, this workshop empowers teams to transform their sleep habits and unlock peak performance.
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Lindsay’s self Magazine essay
For Years Doctors Told Me My Constant Exhaustion and Night Terrors Were Normal. They Weren’t. Lindsay chronicles her 20 year search for answers, coming to terms with her narcolepsy diagnosis, and what to do if you think your tired may be different.
Lindsay on the WorkWell Podcast
Sleep is essential to health, yet millions of Americans face chronic sleep disorders. With over 80 types, increasing awareness is critical. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Lindsay about her narcolepsy journey and expanding conversations on sleep health and advocacy.
Thrive Global Interview
Lindsay emphasizes the importance of sleep health in the workplace. She explores how societal attitudes toward sleep have evolved and offers insights on how leaders can better support employee well-being by prioritizing sleep awareness and treatment.