Phoenix, AZ
Keynote speaker and talent strategist serving Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix's fast-growing executive community demands practical, results-driven leadership development. Harry Lakin helps organizations in the Southwest make better people decisions through behavioral science, emotional intelligence, and evidence-based hiring.
How Harry works with Phoenix organizations
Keynote speaking
Engaging keynotes on emotional intelligence in the age of AI and multi-generational communication, for organizations that host events at the Phoenix Convention Center, Talking Stick Resort, and JW Marriott Desert Ridge and corporate events throughout the Southwest.
The Decision Room
A structured advisory process for Phoenix executives navigating high-stakes hiring, team restructuring, or leadership transitions in financial services, healthcare, and real estate organizations.
Behavioral assessments
Science-backed assessments that help Phoenix hiring teams stop selecting who interviews best and start identifying who will actually perform.
The problem
Most Phoenix organizations are making their most consequential decisions on instinct
In the Southwest's financial services, healthcare, and real estate 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 Phoenix
Whether you're planning a conference keynote, an executive offsite, or a leadership development initiative, Harry works with Phoenix organizations to deliver measurable impact.