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THE VOICE BEHIND HUMAN LEADERSHIP 

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Erin Herman is a trusted voice and sought-after guest for powerful conversations on bold leadership, purposeful connection, and transformational change.

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TRUSTED BY

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THE WORLD IS LISTENING & ERIN IS SPEAKING BOLDLY

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Erin Herman is making waves worldwide. As a Podvantage-Certified Speaker & Podcast Guesting Authority, Erin Herman’s voice is heard beyond the stage as she shares leadership stories and lessons that stick. Dive into mindset shifts and practical strategies that fuel confident leadership and lasting impact. 

Her unfiltered storytelling, sharp strategic insight, and a deeply human approach to leadership have inspired audiences across continents. Her voice echoes at the intersection of bold ideas and lasting impact.

TAP INTO ERIN’S EXPERTISE & LEARN HOW TO:

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  • Challenge the expectations that hold you back and grow into leadership with confidence—no shrinking or second-guessing required.

  • Nurture a culture where it's safe to take risks, learn from failure, and use feedback as a tool for continuous growth.

  • Adapt your leadership voice to resonate across a range of settings—from global boardrooms to mission-driven teams and community initiatives.

  • Reflect on setbacks as meaningful learning moments that can strengthen resilience, insight, and forward progress.

  • Foster psychological safety by creating space for honest conversations, shared learning, and innovative thinking.

  • Connect with a wide spectrum of audiences—earning trust, sparking curiosity, and encouraging engagement, even in the most challenging rooms.

  • Reframe change as a natural and valuable part of growth, rather than something to resist or fear.

  • Lead with both confidence and compassion—bringing your full self to the work while staying grounded and real.

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PODCAST GUEST APPEARANCES

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Press & Features

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How Empathy Drives Profit & Success At Work! Mindful Leadership Tips.

In this insightful talk, keynote speaker & corporate strategist Erin Herman reveals how mindful leadership, emotional intelligence, and workplace empathy can transform an organization.

Traditional command-and-control leadership often breaks trust, isolates teams, and slows progress. But leaders who prioritize emotional intelligence create collaborative, high-performing workplaces that drive profit and long-term success.

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Leaders Lane with Monica Kade

Erin joins Monica Kade to explore the deeper truths behind modern leadership—why resistance is a signal, not a stop sign, and why strategy alone won’t save you if you’ve lost connection to purpose. Together, they unpack what it means to make the shift—and how real leadership begins within.

Episode highlights:
• Reframing resistance as wisdom
• Why most leaders need reconnection, not reinvention
• Erin’s journey from nonprofit powerhouse to global keynote speaker

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Women Like Me: Stories & Business with Julie Fairhurst

In this inspiring episode, Erin and Julie dive into the real, raw, and remarkable journey of women owning their power. From navigating failure to finding self-assurance before success, they explore what it takes to play big in business and life—with courage, clarity, and unapologetic ambition.

Episode highlights:
• The myth of “readiness” and how to rise anyway
• Turning failure into fuel
• The mindset shift that unlocks next-level leadership

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The Empowered Woman Podcast with Marta Spirk

Erin joins this top-ranked show to talk about visibility, credibility, and claiming your worth—out loud. From silencing self-doubt to stepping into bigger rooms before you feel “ready,” this episode is a masterclass in leading with courage and building a business that matches your boldest vision.

Episode highlights:
• Self-assurance is your most underrated business strategy
• How to become visible without losing your authenticity
• Lessons in profit, power, and purpose from the inside out

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Midlife Women with Lynette Turner

(formerly known as This is 50: Freedom Through Passions)

Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a catalyst. On Midlife Women, host Lynette Turner brings honest, bold conversations to the forefront, spotlighting women who are ditching the rulebook and redefining what’s possible in their next chapter.

In this episode, Erin Herman joins Lynette for a powerful deep dive into leading through change, trusting your gut, and reclaiming your voice. Erin shares how her CEG Method—Courage, Empathy, and Growth Mindset—has guided her through major career pivots, high-stakes leadership moments, and the quiet inner work that often gets overlooked.

Together, they explore what it really takes to play big—in the boardroom, in your beliefs, and in a world that still underestimates midlife women. Erin also opens up about the start of her career, the leadership lessons earned the hard way, and why now is the time to rise, not retreat.

🎧 This episode is for any woman who's ever been told to slow down—when her power was just getting started.

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The Impostor Syndrome Files with Kim Meninger

Ever felt like a fraud in the room you worked so hard to earn your place in? You’re not alone—and The Impostor Syndrome Files is here to prove it. Hosted by leadership coach Kim Meninger, this podcast creates a safe, stigma-free space where high-achieving professionals get real about self-doubt, shame, and the quiet weight of imposter syndrome.

In this powerful episode, Erin Herman joins Kim to talk about her own journey—from the early days of leadership to standing on global stages—and the internal battles that often come with playing big. Together, they unpack how imposter syndrome shows up in ambitious women, and how to move through it with courage, clarity, and self-assurance.

Erin shares candid stories of growth, failure, and the hard-won wisdom that helped her quiet the inner critic and lead with conviction. This episode is a reminder that self-doubt doesn’t disqualify you from leadership—it’s often the sign that you’re right where you’re meant to be.

🎧 If you’ve ever questioned your worth, this conversation will meet you where you are—and walk with you to the other side.

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The Maverick Paradox with Judith Germain

Erin Herman recently joined Judith Germain on The Maverick Paradox Podcast, a globally recognized show for the pathologically curious and the unapologetically independent. Known for exploring unconventional leadership and bold thinking, Judith invites guests who challenge the status quo—and Erin brought her signature edge to the conversation.

Together, they unpacked what it means to lead with courage, challenge groupthink, and drive meaningful change from a place of authenticity and impact. The episode dives into maverick leadership in action—how to navigate resistance, embrace disruption, and turn curiosity into a superpower.

Judith’s podcast celebrates leaders who are willfully independent and relentlessly curious, making this a dynamic and insightful conversation for anyone redefining what leadership looks like in today’s world.

🎧 Tune in to hear why maverick leadership isn’t just a mindset—it’s a movement.

Bold Leadership. Big Impact.

  • “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

  • "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

  • "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

  • “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

ABOUT ERIN

ERIN HERMAN IS A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED KEYNOTE SPEAKER, FACILITATOR, AND SOCIAL IMPACT STRATEGIST TRUSTED BY THE WORLD’S TOP BRANDS.

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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). Today, Erin helps professionals and executive teams show up bolder, lead smarter, and create the kind of change that actually sticks.

Globally Recognized Keynote Speaker Erin Herman
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INTERESTED IN FEATURING ERIN AS A GUEST ON YOUR PODCAST, IN AN INTERVIEW, OR FOR AN ARTICLE?

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Erin brings powerful insights, authentic storytelling, and decades of leadership experience to every conversation. Whether it's a podcast, panel, or press interview, she delivers thoughtful, engaging dialogue that resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

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