Lisa Lahey

Lisa Lahey

Keynote Speaker: Chief Knowledge Officer at Minds at Work & The Developmental Edge

Lisa Lahey Biography

Lisa Lahey is Founder of Minds At Work, a coaching and consulting firm serving businesses and institutions around the world, and is on the faculty of the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

An expert in adult development and an experienced educator and executive coach, Lahey works with leaders and leadership teams in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. She currently leads and teaches the Personal Mastery program in Harvard’s Education Leadership, Organizations and Entrepreneurship program, a degree designed to advance equity, access, agency, and excellence in education. Her passion for adult education, women’s development, diversity and inclusion, and care for the aged have earned her special attention from the healthcare, nonprofit and education sectors.

Lahey and long-time collaborator Robert Kegan are credited with a breakthrough discovery of the “immunity to change,” a dynamic which impedes personal and organizational transformation. Her work helps people to close the gap between their good intentions and behaviors. This work is used worldwide by executives, senior teams and individuals in business, governmental, and educational organizations. For her seminal research, creation of developmental diagnostics and models, and prolific writing on the topic of adult development, Lahey has earned numerous awards, particularly Boston University’s Gislason Prize for contributions to organizational leadership and the Vision of Excellence Award from the Harvard Institute of Coaching.

Her books, "How The Way We Talk Can Change The Way We Work" (Wiley, 2001), and "Immunity to Change" (Harvard Business Press, 2009) have been published in over a dozen languages. Her latest book, "An Everyone Culture" (Harvard Business Press, 2016) was named “Best Management and Workplace Culture Book of 2016” by 800-CEO-READ. "Immunity to Change" and "An Everyone Culture" recently earned a place on Harvard Business Press Ideas with Impact List, joining just 19 other titles. Lahey has been on the faculty of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Conference, and had her work featured in The Atlantic, MSNBC News, Harvard Business Review, The New York Times Sunday Business Section, Oprah Magazine and Fast Company.

A passionate pianist and nature lover, Lahey has two married sons and lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband.

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Lisa Lahey Speaking Topics

Leading with Perseverance

Developing Feedback Rich Cultures in Organizations

Immunity to Change

Lisa Lahey Videos

Lisa Lahey | Immunity to Change Workshop - Office of Inclusive Excellence
Immunity to Change and How to Overcome it - Lisa Lahey

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What topics does Lisa Lahey speak about?

Lisa Lahey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Consulting, Education, Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Thought Leadership, Authors, Business Growth, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Female Leadership, Women, Women's History Month, Influential Women and Strategic Leadership.

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Lisa Lahey generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Lisa Lahey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Consulting and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lisa Lahey for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Lisa Lahey generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sharon Gai, Daisy Auger-Dominguez and Carey Lohrenz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lisa Lahey for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

Lisa Lahey Speaking Topics

  • Leading with Perseverance

  • Developing Feedback Rich Cultures in Organizations

  • Immunity to Change

Lisa Lahey Videos

Lisa Lahey | Immunity to Change Workshop - Office of Inclusive Excellence
Immunity to Change and How to Overcome it - Lisa Lahey
  • How do I book Lisa Lahey to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lisa Lahey for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lisa Lahey, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lisa Lahey or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Lisa Lahey for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Lisa Lahey, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lisa Lahey are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lisa Lahey, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Lisa Lahey speak about?

  • Where does Lisa Lahey travel from?

    Lisa Lahey generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Lisa Lahey?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lisa Lahey for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lisa Lahey for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lisa Lahey or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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