Emotional Intelligence Training

The Leadership Skill That Changes Everything

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the difference between a manager people tolerate and a leader people follow. Harry Lakin has delivered certified EQ training to leaders and organizations across the country, and it shows up in engagement, retention, and results.

Think about the best leader you've ever worked with.

They probably didn't lose their composure under pressure. They understood how their words and actions landed with each person on their team. They made people feel seen, and that made people want to perform.

That's Emotional Intelligence. For some it comes naturally. For others it takes deliberate development. Either way, it is a skill that can be learned, measured, and improved. That's exactly what Harry's EQ training is designed to do.

What changes after EQ training

Leaders become more aware of how they impact the people around them

Teams experience higher engagement and lower friction

Managers shift from directing to coaching

Retention improves. People quit leaders, not companies.

Communication across generations and styles becomes clearer

Organizations build a culture where EQ is a leadership standard, not an afterthought

"Over the past two years, I've engaged Harry Lakin from Hire Capacity. He has provided invaluable training and education to my team on emotional intelligence and self-awareness."

Woody Hill

CopperPoint Insurance Companies

How we CAN work together

EQ Workshop

A half-day or full-day facilitated session for leadership teams. Combines assessment results, group exercises, and real-world application. Ideal for leadership offsites, all-hands events, or team development days.

EQ-i 2.0 & EQ 360 Assessments

Harry is certified in both the EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 instruments, the gold standard in emotional intelligence measurement. Individual or team-wide assessments with debrief sessions that turn data into a personal development plan.

Fractional Chief EQ Officer

For organizations committed to making EQ a cultural standard, Harry serves as a fractional CEQO, available for all-hands communications, crisis response, executive coaching, and ethical AI implementation guidance.

Rethinking your career before AI does it for you.

AI is changing everything about work. Harry's white paper dissects what this means for leaders at every stage, and why Emotional Intelligence will never matter more than it does right now.

Get the white paper

Ready to bring EQ training to your organization?

Whether you're looking for a one-time workshop, individual assessments, or an ongoing EQ partnership, Harry will tailor the engagement to your team's needs.