Speaking

Carlos Vasquez is a sought-after keynote speaker who has brought his powerful story and Human-Centered Leadership framework to some of the most respected organizations in the nation, including:

Google, Rehrig Pacific Company, DEFY Ventures, City of Hope Medical Center, UC Riverside, Loyola Marymount University, San Diego State University, LegalZoom, Los Angeles Unified School District, the California Department of Corrections, Centinela Valley Secondary Teachers Association, Cornerstone: St. Monica’s, St. Michael’s Abbey, Impact Treatment Center, Legatus, LACOE, EI Digest, Temple Isaiah, The Other Side Academy, Catholic Fellowship League, Stone of Hope Youth Center, and many more.

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AREAS OF
EXPERTISE

  • The Leader’s PRICE

    A human-centered leadership framework in the age of AI and automation, helping leaders inspire trust, accountability, and sustained performance.

  • Transformative Leadership

    7 principles for building resilience, trust, communication, and team engagement in complex, fast-changing environments.

  • The PRICE Method

    A practical approach to turning employees' pain points—burnout, disengagement, disruption—into purpose, clarity, and momentum.

  • Executive Coaching

    Personalized coaching to strengthen leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and decision-making.

  • Custom Keynotes and Workshops

    Tailored leadership experiences aligned with organizational goals, including teamwork, motivation, communication, and culture.

“True leadership begins with the courage to transform oneself; it’s about leading with purpose, compassion, and resilience to inspire others to do the same.”

Man speaking at a graduation ceremony or event, wearing a black cap with 'How to Battle' logo and a name tag that says 'Coach Carlos', holding a microphone, in front of a backdrop with 'Defy Ventures' logo, with graduation caps in the foreground.
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