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Stop Performing. Start Leading.

CHANGE IS A SUPERPOWER

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Erin Herman is a globally recognized Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, and Social Impact Strategist, empowering world-class organizations and visionary leaders to show up with clarity, connect with purpose, and thrive during high-stakes moments.

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A FEW OF MY FAVORITE PARTNERS

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Corporate Culture Human Leadership Keynote Speaker Erin Herman
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ELEVATING CORPORATE CULTURE THROUGH HUMAN LEADERSHIP

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Courage. Empathy. Growth.

The most capable leaders aren’t standing still—they’re on the edge of what’s next. Ready to think bigger, lead with purpose, and create the kind of culture where people and performance thrive. This is evolution in action—unlocking potential, challenging limits, and building teams that are energized, aligned, and equipped to drive meaningful, measurable change.

Bold Leadership. Big Impact.

  • "ERIN HAS A RARE GIFT FOR TURNING THE OFTEN-DREADED TOPIC OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT INTO AN ENGAGING, PRACTICAL, AND INSPIRING CONVERSATION. SHE IS A CAPTIVATING STORYTELLER, AND HER ADVICE STICKS LONG AFTER THE TALK IS OVER.”

    - Charlie Saffro, CEO & Founder, CS Recruiting

  • "ERIN IS THE REAL DEAL—AUTHENTIC, ENGAGING, AND A NATURAL STORYTELLER. HER MESSAGE WILL IMPACT YOU BEYOND MEASURE!"

    - Kristen Hadeed, Speaker, Author, Consultant

  • “ERIN IS A CONSUMMATE PROFESSIONAL, INCREDIBLE COMMUNICATOR, AND TEAM BUILDER. SHE CREATES STRONG RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS MULTIPLE VERTICALS WHILE DRIVING THE BEST RESULTS FOR HER CLIENT.”

    - Karen Kelso, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Impact at Sony Corporation of America

  • “I’M ALWAYS ASKED WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GOOD LEADER DURING TIMES OF CHANGE, DISRUPTION, OR UNCERTAINTY. ERIN EMBODIES THOSE QUALITIES—SHE HAS GREAT INSIGHT, IS POISED, AND IS CALM THROUGH CHANGE. SHE CUTS THROUGH THE FLUFF AND DELIVERS WHAT’S IMPORTANT.”

    - Francesco De Flaviis, Principal, Chief Advancement and Communications Officer at Partners in Health

  • “ERIN BRINGS AUTHENTICITY TO EVERY INTERACTION THAT CAN INSPIRE EVEN THE MOST SKEPTICAL AUDIENCE TO LOOK BEYOND THEIR ASSUMPTIONS AND WANT TO ENGAGE. I’VE WITNESSED HER DEMONSTRATE THIS SKILL TO FORGE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE UNLIKELIEST OF PARTNERS.”

    - Lu’chen Foster, Sr. Director, Meta Reality Labs Trust

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MEET ERIN HERMAN

Erin Herman is a globally recognized Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, and Social Impact Strategist trusted by the world’s top brands.

Global Keynote Speaker Erin Herman
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“I’ve seen what sparks true transformation—and what quietly holds it back.”

For over 20 years, Erin has partnered with Fortune 500 executive teams and led global initiatives at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ALSAC and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF USA). Her team secured one of the largest philanthropic gifts ever made to a children’s hospital: a $300M, 10-year commitment. At the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF USA), she co-created the Learning Passport—an award-winning digital education platform developed with Microsoft and Cambridge University. Now used in 40+ countries, it was named one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2021 and ranked the #3 Most Influential project in the world by PMI in 2020.

Today, Erin combines unfiltered storytelling, actionable strategies, and a whole lot of heart to help professionals and executive teams show up bolder, lead smarter, and create the kind of change that actually sticks.

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Keynote Engagements

TRANSFORMATIONAL MESSAGES THAT MEET THE MOMENT AND MOVE THE ROOM.

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Erin’s keynotes ignite bold thinking and real momentum—fueling leaders with the clarity, courage, and connection to drive lasting change.

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Strategy That Scales. Impact That Lasts.

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RESULTS THAT REVOLUTIONIZE.

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WORKSHOP FACILITATION

"This is not just a workshop—it's a work shift."

In today’s climate, strategy alone isn’t enough. Execution, alignment, and trust are what set high-performing teams apart. Erin delivers high-impact, interactive workshops for leadership teams ready to solve complex challenges, elevate performance, and lead transformative change from the inside out.

Corporate Social Responsibility Consulting by Erin Herman
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CONSULTING

"The future belongs to companies that serve more than shareholders. Customers will forget your ads. They won’t forget your impact.”

In a world where trust is currency and impact drives influence, corporate social responsibility can’t be an afterthought. Erin partners with companies, nonprofits, and institutions to turn purpose into strategy, stories into influence, and impact into measurable results.

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