Erica Barnhart

Communication expert. Leadership professor. Word wizard.

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Erica breaks things down so you can break through.

Using her bold, evidence-based frameworks and methods, she shows you how to stop wasting words and start using them to create change and get results.

Erica goes into the missteps we make when talking with others, and also dives into the self-talk that fuels internal struggles leaders face—imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and performance anxiety, to name a few. She has faced them, as have her clients and students. She also knows the unique challenge of having to show up professionally while personally, your world is falling apart. Through the loss of her husband to mental illness, she learned first-hand that adversity is inevitable, resilience is hard won, and happiness is worth fighting for.

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Erica has decades of experience as a consultant, coach, and professor. She has worked with the heads of global brands and local nonprofits, helping them communicate more clearly so they can lead more effectively. She blends her expertise with her lived experience to connect with audiences on a deeply human level, regardless of the size of the crowd. While she may not know the specifics of each person’s journey, she understands the universal experiences that shape us. 

If you want a speaker who is insightful, inspiring, and fun to work with, book Erica to speak at your next event.

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Erica’s keynotes are equal parts inspiration and information. Her talks are infused with humor and grounded in science, and she engages participants in unexpected and memorable ways. From impromptu, audience-fueled rock operas to ripping up paper and planting new self-talk “seeds”, she creates an immersive, unforgettable experience.

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Listen to Erica’s Podcast Communicate for Good

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