Erica Keswin is an internationally sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and workplace strategist who partners with some of the most well-known companies in the world on how to bring their human to work.
For the past two decades, Erica’s work has defined what it means to be a human leader. Erica’s Human Workplace Trilogy: Bring Your Human to Work, Rituals Roadmap, and The Retention Revolution was published by McGraw Hill and each debuted as a Wall Street Journal bestseller. When Erica isn’t writing books, she delivers keynotes, leads workshops and coaches top-of-class companies and individuals to help them improve their performance by honoring relationships in today’s hybrid workplace.
Erica is honored to be one of Marshall Goldsmith’s Top 100 Coaches and one of Business Insider’s most innovative coaches. She’s also the founder of the Spaghetti Project, a roving ritual devoted to sharing the science and stories of relationships at work. Erica lives in New York City and Florida with her husband Jeff, three children, and her labradoodle Cruiser.
Recent research by the Gartner Group found that “54% of managers suffer from work-induced stress” and “44% struggle to provide personalized support to their direct reports.” These findings directly impact your company’s bottom line as managers account for a whopping 70% of employee engagement. (Gallup)
Workplace strategist, Erica Keswin, will provide leaders with a roadmap to help them navigate these challenges. In Becoming a Great Human Leader, Erica teaches participants how to lead with their humanity, grow and develop employees, and deepen employee connection and engagement—by being intentional.
“Erica has dissected one of today’s most relevant topics and created an essential workshop to help us all stay ‘humanly’ connected in our tech-filled lives. Her presentation on the impact of technology on relationships at our YPO Women’s Conference was exceptionally well received as the women learned how to navigate in today’s world both professionally and personally in a more thoughtful and connected way. She will enlighten any group!”
Whether your employees are at work in real life (IRL) three days a week, three days a month or three days a year, your hybrid organization will benefit from creating a strong community. Since the US Surgeon General has made it clear that we are in the midst of an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, and hybrid work has only increased employees’ feelings of disconnection, it’s never been more important to design intentional community. And research shows that when employees feel more connected at work, their ability to do their job, the quality of their work, and a desire to go above and beyond all increase. [Eagle Hill Consulting] In this inspiring program, Erica will teach you how to create community at work, regardless of how often people meet in person. Erica will show you why a lack of intentionality is a recipe for resentment (and bad for the bottom line!) and guide you in creating moments that matter for your employees.
“The workplace is changing with new faces, new technology, and new expectations. Few are better positioned to speak, write, and consult on the convergence of these forces than Erica Keswin. If you’re looking for a trusted advisor who can help you understand where things are and where they’re going in the new world of work, I strongly encourage you to reach out to Erica.”
Nearly everything we know about work has changed over the last five years. From new perspectives on mental health, to an increased demand for purposeful work, to general uncertainty, employees are asking their leaders for more. One recent survey from the American Psychological Association found that 93% of employees value meaning and stability at work. One of the most powerful tools modern leaders can use to address these new challenges is rituals.
In this program, Erica shares the hidden power of workplace rituals and how to use them to create increased performance and bigger payoffs. How? Because rituals provide a sense of psychological safety and a connection to purpose—which boosts the bottom line.
“In my 20+ years as an architect, creating spaces where people work, think, and interact, I have learned that what people value most in life are experiences and relationships. In our highly digitalized world, Erica brings a refreshing view to a central question: how can we align today’s technology with the social environment we’d like to create? Her stated aim, to help improve inter-human relationships in a digital world, is actually achieved in her workshops themselves! Just putting down our devices to exchange ideas isn’t an end unto itself, but it’s a very good start!”
Leader of the Human Workplace Revolution: For over 25 years, Erica has been at the forefront of teaching leaders how to bring their human to work.
Data Driven: Erica can show you why the soft stuff is really the hard stuff—using hard facts.
Case Studies: Erica’s decades of research give her a diverse set of case studies at her fingertips. Whether you’re the leader of Fortune 500, or a non-profit, Erica will know the perfect anecdote to inspire you and your team.
Practical Takeaways: Erica’s Human Action Plans provide tangible takeaways custom designed for her clients.
Personable and Accessible: Erica’s high energy, personable (and funny!) presentations are crowd-pleasers. She brings her human to everything she does.
Erica Keswin is an internationally sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and workplace strategist who partners with some of the most well-known companies in the world on how to bring their human to work. For the past two decades, Erica’s work has defined what it means to be a human leader. Erica’s Human Workplace Trilogy: Bring Your Human to Work, Rituals Roadmap, and The Retention Revolution was published by McGraw Hill and each debuted as a Wall Street Journal bestseller.
When Erica isn’t writing books, she delivers keynotes, leads workshops, and coaches top-of-class companies and individuals to help them improve their performance by honoring relationships in today’s hybrid workplace.
