Bay Area, CA
Keynote speaker and talent strategist serving Bay Area, CA
Bay Area organizations face the most acute talent competition in the world, where hiring mistakes are extraordinarily costly. Harry Lakin helps organizations in Northern California make better people decisions through behavioral science, emotional intelligence, and evidence-based hiring.
How Harry works with Bay Area organizations
Keynote speaking
Engaging keynotes on emotional intelligence in the age of AI and multi-generational communication, for organizations that host events at the Moscone Center, San Jose McEnery Convention Center, and Marriott Marquis San Francisco and corporate events throughout Northern California.
The Decision Room
A structured advisory process for Bay Area executives navigating high-stakes hiring, team restructuring, or leadership transitions in technology, venture capital, biotech, and financial services organizations.
Behavioral assessments
Science-backed assessments that help Bay Area hiring teams stop selecting who interviews best and start identifying who will actually perform.
The problem
Most Bay Area organizations are making their most consequential decisions on instinct
In Northern California's technology, venture capital, biotech, and financial services sectors, the pressure to fill roles quickly leads to hiring decisions driven by gut feel and interview performance rather than behavioral data. The result: costly mis-hires, disengaged teams, and leadership gaps that compound over time.
"Get your people decisions right. Everything else gets easier."
Harry Lakin
Bringing Harry to Bay Area
Whether you're planning a conference keynote, an executive offsite, or a leadership development initiative, Harry works with Bay Area organizations to deliver measurable impact.