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This is the heart of leadership: responsibility, creativity, uncertainty, and influence. As a Keynote Speaker (as well as Executive Coach, Zen Practitioner, Scuba Instructor, and Clinical Hypnotherapist) I bring unique, funny, and inspiring leadership learning to life.

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LEADERSHIP AS A HERO'S JOURNEY

LEADERSHIP AS A HERO'S JOURNEY - how courage, grit, focus, and faith turn uncertainty into results

Leadership is a hero’s journey that begins right outside the comfort zone, meanders through risk, and wraps up with success!

This keynote guides leaders how to explore the unknown, accelerate results, get people excited, and be an authentic leader on the journey.

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THE POWER TO SHOW UP

THE POWER TO SHOW UP - how to switch on courage and conquer the work that matters most

Don’t be a bull-headed bureaucrat that opposes risk and change. Bring on the courage because leadership is always about uncertainty, risk, challenge, and fear.

This keynote defines a path to being inspired, inspiring, and courageous in projects, with coworkers, and with customers.

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THE BLUEPRINT TO CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP

THE BLUEPRINT TO CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP - how to rock results AND be a wildly positive influence

3 out of 4 employees want their organizations to make money AND improve the world; and they want leaders that lead them do well and do good – conscious leaders.

Leaders can come to be conscious leaders by following a blueprint that combines commitment to results with deep regard for human spirit.

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TEAMWORK WITHOUT TANTRUMS

TEAMWORK WITHOUT TANTRUMS – getting leaders to stick together, decide together, and make stuff happen

More than just a group of people, a team is a collective genius that is distributed among multiple skulls and hearts. Weaving and connecting this genius is the art and science of team leadership.

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A Visionary Work

I am the author of The Four Virtues of a Leader: Navigating the Hero’s Journey through Risk to Results, as well as Leadership Breakdown: How to Break the Vicious Cycle, Release the Struggle, and Succeed with Conscious Leadership. My books teach the virtues shared by successful, passionate, and creative executives and how they navigate through uncertainty and anxiety to create community and drive results.

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Why Leaders Are Excited About Eric.

Eric’s discourse was entertaining, informative, and inspiring and left everyone thirsting for more of his wisdom. Eric unleashes his sage observations and energized us to renew our passion to positively impact the world.

Joel Carson, Executive Director, GBA

Eric’s clarity, depth, wisdom, candor, flexibility and perceptiveness are amazing! Not only does he press us to drive amazing results, he understands people and their need to be engaged. Eric is brilliant!

Jill Blashack, Founder & CEO at Tastefully Simple

I loved your sense of humor Eric. You have definitely made a difference to me personally and to our leadership conference, and when I ask around, I hear only positive things.

Deborah Seidle, Vice Chancellor, UCSD

Those of us who heard Eric speak found ourselves circled around him, even after he was done, trying to absorb more of what he had to teach on conscious leadership.

Juliana Caso, General Manager, Apex Services

I appreciate Eric’s ability to blend sound theory, unique perspective, and insightful lessons. His energy and fun-loving approach help to bring about personal change with real-world application.

Scott Langstaff, Sr. Project Manager, Kiser Permanente Health System

I appreciate Eric’s concise, powerful, engaging and insightful presentation. I am better equipped and excited for the journey.

Jim Kelly, CEO Discovery Bank

Eric’s presentation changed who I am as a leader, and deepened my awareness of who I am as a person. With great insight and humor, he allowed me to take a step back, learn, and make immediate and positive changes.

Tina Patton, Regional Director, T-Mobile

Eric brought great depth and maturity to our work and team. He masterfully led us to inquiry and to discovering clarity and insights toward our desired results.

Debby Swanson, Director of OD, Sony Electronics

Some of Eric’s Previous Engagements

Healthcare

BD
AMN Healthcare
Kisco Senior Living
Scripps Healthcare
San Diego Hospice

Pharma

Roche Diagnostics
Jensen Pharmaceutical
Genentech
Acadia Pharmaceutical
United Therapeutics

Executive

Vistage
YPO
Sage Executive Group
Corporate Alliance
Alliance of Chief Executives
CFO Roundtable

Technology

T-Mobile
Sony Electronics
Verizon Wireless
Cox Communication
Teradata
Sunpower Energy
Cymer Systems

Government

County of Riverside
County of San Diego
City of San Diego
City of Vista
City of Carlsbad

Manufacturing

Hunter Industries
Sambreel Holdings
Dr Bronners
Navitas Organics
Breg
ASML

Associations

UPCEA West
Meeting Professional International
ATD International Conference
American Society of Foundational Engineers
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Legal Marketing Association

University

Harvard’s Mclean Institute of Coaching
San Diego State University
Alliant University Gloabal Leadership Academy
National University
Cal State San Marcos
Loyola Marymount University
Mount San Antonio College