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Erica Keswin

Erica Keswin helps organizations lead with humanity, strengthen relationships, and thrive in today’s hybrid workplace.

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Workplace strategist Erica Keswin is a unique asset for employees, organizations, and all of us who champion (and question) the future of work in a way that creates culture, engagement, and momentum for sustainable business value now and in the future.”

STEPHANIE KRAMER, CHRO

L’OREAL USA

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Why you should book Erica Keswin for your next event

  • Learn how to build stronger workplace relationships that drive engagement, retention, and long-term performance.
  • Gain practical tools for leading with empathy and clarity in a fast-changing hybrid work environment.
  • Be inspired by proven strategies from a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and top executive coach.

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Human leadership expert and bestselling author shaping the future of work

Erica Keswin is a globally sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and trusted workplace strategist who helps organizations unlock performance through stronger human connections. For over two decades, she has shaped how leaders think about culture, relationships, and what it truly means to bring your human to work. With a unique blend of research, storytelling, and real-world insights, Erica equips audiences with practical strategies to lead more effectively in today’s evolving workplace.

 

Erica Keswin – Human Leadership in a Modern Workplace

Erica Keswin is one of the most prominent voices on human leadership and workplace culture. As a globally sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and workplace strategist, she partners with some of the world’s most recognized organizations to help them strengthen relationships and improve performance. Her work centers on a powerful idea: when leaders prioritize people and connection, business results follow.

For more than twenty years, Erica has guided companies and leaders in redefining what it means to lead with humanity. Her approach combines deep research with practical application, making her insights both inspiring and actionable. She speaks to organizations navigating change, growth, and the realities of hybrid work, offering tools that resonate long after the keynote ends.

 

Bestselling Author and Thought Leader

Erica is the author of the Human Workplace Trilogy: Bring Your Human to Work, Rituals Roadmap, and The Retention Revolution. Published by McGraw Hill, each book debuted as a Wall Street Journal bestseller, reinforcing her position as a leading authority in the future of work.

Her writing explores how rituals, connection, and intentional leadership shape strong cultures. She brings these ideas to life on stage, translating her research into relatable stories and clear strategies that audiences can implement immediately.

 

Keynotes, Workshops, and Coaching

Beyond her books, Erica delivers impactful keynotes, leads interactive workshops, and coaches top organizations and individuals. Her sessions focus on improving performance by honoring relationships in today’s hybrid workplace. She addresses topics such as employee engagement, retention, leadership development, and building meaningful workplace cultures.

Her ability to connect with audiences and provide tangible takeaways makes her a trusted partner for companies aiming to create lasting change. Whether speaking to executives or large teams, Erica brings clarity, energy, and a human-centered perspective.

 

Recognized Expertise and Innovation

Erica’s work has earned widespread recognition. She is named one of Marshall Goldsmith’s Top 100 Coaches and is recognized by Business Insider as one of the most innovative coaches. These honors reflect her impact on leaders and organizations striving to adapt and thrive in a changing world.

She is also the founder of the Spaghetti Project, a unique initiative dedicated to sharing the science and stories of workplace relationships. Through this project, Erica continues to explore how connection and culture influence success.

 

Book Erica Keswin for Your Event

Booking Erica Keswin means bringing a fresh and meaningful perspective to your audience. Her talks inspire leaders to think differently about culture, connection, and performance. She offers practical frameworks that help organizations strengthen relationships, improve retention, and lead with intention.

Audiences leave her sessions with a deeper understanding of how human-centered leadership drives results and how small, consistent actions can create lasting impact. Erica’s insights are especially relevant for organizations navigating hybrid work and seeking to build stronger, more connected teams.

 

A Personal Approach to Leadership

Erica lives in New York City and Florida with her husband Jeff, their three children, and their labradoodle Cruiser. Her personal experiences inform her work, adding authenticity and relatability to her message. She understands the challenges leaders face and brings a grounded, human perspective to every stage she steps on.

Erica Keswin continues to shape the future of work by reminding organizations that success starts with people. Her message is clear, actionable, and deeply relevant for today’s leaders.

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Workplace strategist Erica Keswin is a unique asset for employees, organizations, and all of us who champion (and question) the future of work in a way that creates culture, engagement, and momentum for sustainable business value now and in the future.”

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Keynotes

Keynote by Erica Keswin:

Becoming a Great Human Leader in the Age of AI

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 brings a wealth of data-driven stories and case studies to this presentation, so attendees walk away with practical tips and tools that are not only good for people but are great for the bottom line.

Your Audience will walk away with the following takeaways:

  • Understand why the human stuff is the hardest stuff
  • Learn how to connect your people to purpose, to others in the organization, and to their own development
  • Know how to leverage technology, but also know when to put it “in its place”
  • Adopt an intentional mindset
  • Develop a Human Leader Action Plan
Request a quote: Erica Keswin Becoming a Great Human Leader in the Age of AI

Keynote by Erica Keswin:

The ROI of IRL: How to Build a Strong Community in Your Hybrid Organization

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.

Your Audience will walk away with the following takeaways:

  • Learn how to get an ROI on your intentional IRL connection
  • Understand the mental health implications of loneliness and isolation
  • Know how to engage in curious conversations
  • Adopt a connect-first mindset
  • Develop a Human Leader Action Plan for creating moments that matter
Request a quote: Erica Keswin The ROI of IRL: How to Build a Strong Community in Your Hybrid Organization

Keynote by Erica Keswin:

The Hidden Power of Workplace Rituals: Increased Performance and Bigger Payoffs

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.

Your Audience will walk away with the following takeaways:

  • Understand what rituals give us: psychological safety, purpose, and a boost in performance—aka the bottom line.
  • Learn the magic question that will help identify your organization or team’s rituals (hint: it’s personal!)
  • Know how, and why, to pay attention to the Moments that Matter
  • Design your own rituals roadmap using Erica’s Ask, Reflect, Design, Assess framework
Request a quote: Erica Keswin The Hidden Power of Workplace Rituals: Increased Performance and Bigger Payoffs

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Books by Erica Keswin

  • THE RETENTION REVOLUTION
    7 Surprising (and Very Human!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company
    by Erica Keswin
  • RITUALS ROADMAP
    The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines into Workplace Magic
    by Erica Keswin
  • BRING YOUR HUMAN TO WORK
    10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That's Good for People, Great for Business & Just Might Change the World
    by Erica Keswin

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