Taryn Laakso

A former HR Tech leader with over 25 years of experience, Taryn Laakso pioneers a revolutionary approach to leadership that transforms stress from a burden into a source of strength. Based in the San Juan Islands, she integrates neuroscience-based practices with embodied leadership tools to help professionals amplify their impact while elevating well-being.

As a Conscious Leadership Coach and facilitator, Taryn challenges the traditional hustle culture that’s burning out our most talented leaders. Her unique methodology combines corporate expertise with practical tools for nervous system regulation, offering leaders a sustainable path to success. Through her presentation ‘Conscious Leadership: Converting Stress into a Strength,’ she demonstrates how pausing, noticing, and choosing conscious responses creates positive waves of transformation throughout organizations. When leaders shift from surviving to thriving, entire cultures evolve—proving that both well-being and performance can flourish together.