About Lela

Contemplative Teacher | Speaker

Founder of Highway Foundation

"Inner connection is about helping Individuals feel a sense of purpose, belonging, and inner wellbeing. It’s not about religion—it’s about how we make sense of life, and connect to who we are and our place in the world."

  • Lela McGregor

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More about Lela

Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and Spirituality.

Lela McGregor is a leading modern contemplative teacher with a gift for cultivating inner connection and meaning through deep listening, practical wisdom, and the power of acceptance. Renowned for guiding others to embrace their life, she blends tools grounded in wellbeing and spirituality science to inspire personal growth, calm, and authentic connection. Find the calm within.

3,000+ Young People Reached

Founding Highway foundation & creating spaces for self-discovery, deep listening, and connection.

3,000+ Young People Reached

Founding Highway foundation & creating spaces for self-discovery, deep listening, and connection.

3,000+ Young People Reached

Founding Highway foundation & creating spaces for self-discovery, deep listening, and connection.

10+ Years of Experience in Human Connection

Guiding individuals to navigate life with contemplative practice, confidence and presence.

10+ Years of Experience in Human Connection

Guiding individuals to navigate life with contemplative practice, confidence and presence.

10+ Years of Experience in Human Connection

Guiding individuals to navigate life with contemplative practice, confidence and presence.

Award-Winning Leader in Mental Wellbeing

Lela’s work has been recognised for innovation & redefining mental wellbeing

Award-Winning Leader in Mental Wellbeing

Lela’s work has been recognised for innovation & redefining mental wellbeing

Award-Winning Leader in Mental Wellbeing

Lela’s work has been recognised for innovation & redefining mental wellbeing

Creator of the SARI Model

A powerful framework for holding space for yourself and others that transforms the way you show up in the world with deeper authenticity and presence.

Creator of the SARI Model

A powerful framework for holding space for yourself and others that transforms the way you show up in the world with deeper authenticity and presence.

Creator of the SARI Model

A powerful framework for holding space for yourself and others that transforms the way you show up in the world with deeper authenticity and presence.

90+ Trained Facilitators

Building a movement of trained deep listeners that can hold space that transform individuals and communities.

90+ Trained Facilitators

Building a movement of trained deep listeners that can hold space that transform individuals and communities.

90+ Trained Facilitators

Building a movement of trained deep listeners that can hold space that transform individuals and communities.

Collaboration with First Nations Leaders

Integrating Indigenous wisdom into contemporary contemplative approaches through partnership with the Miriam Rose Foundation.

Collaboration with First Nations Leaders

Integrating Indigenous wisdom into contemporary contemplative approaches through partnership with the Miriam Rose Foundation.

Collaboration with First Nations Leaders

Integrating Indigenous wisdom into contemporary contemplative approaches through partnership with the Miriam Rose Foundation.

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