Keynote speaker · Workshop facilitator

What if the most important leadership skill in the age of AI is the one that can't be automated?

Harry Lakin delivers keynotes and workshops that challenge leaders to rethink emotional intelligence - not as a soft skill, but as the only competitive advantage that compounds over time.

Current keynote topics

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Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI - The Human UX

The leaders who thrive won't be the ones who master AI. They'll be the ones who master themselves and build trust with their teams.

As AI takes over more of what we used to call 'knowledge work,' the question isn't whether your people can use the tools; it's whether they have the human capacity to lead through the disruption. This keynote reframes EQ as the strategic differentiator that no algorithm can replicate: self-awareness under pressure, self-control when it counts, empathy at scale, and the ability to make consequential decisions with incomplete information and build team trust.

  • A new framework for understanding EQ as a leadership asset, not a personality trait
  • Practical tools for developing emotional regulation in high-stakes environments
  • A clear-eyed view of where AI ends and human judgment must begin
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Multi-Generational Communication in the Workplace

Four generations. One team. The friction isn't inevitable -  it's a communication problem with a behavioral solution.

For the first time in history, four distinct generations are working side by side - each with different assumptions about authority, feedback, loyalty, and what 'good work' looks like. The result isn't a culture war. It's a communication gap that costs organizations in turnover, disengagement, and missed collaboration. This keynote gives leaders the behavioral science to turn generational friction into organizational fluency.

  • A behavioral map of how each generation processes trust, authority, and feedback
  • Communication strategies that work across generational divides
  • A framework for building teams where generational diversity becomes a strength

Engagement formats

Keynote Address

45–90 minute keynote for conferences, leadership summits, and company all-hands. Customized to your industry and audience.

Half-Day Workshop

An immersive, interactive session that goes beyond the keynote,  participants leave with tools they can use the next day, the next month and the next year.

Executive Retreat Session

A focused, intimate session for senior leadership teams. Designed for candor, not performance.

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