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Erica Keswin

  • Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, 'Bring Your Human to Work', 'Rituals Roadmap', and 'The Retention Revolution'
  • Founder, Spaghetti Project
  • Advisor to Iconic Brands Nike, NASA, the NFL, and More
  • Workplace Strategist - specializing in workforce culture

Bestselling author and workplace strategist Erica Keswin has spent the past twenty years working with some of the most iconic brands in the world as a consultant, speaker, writer, and professional dot-connector. Her book Bring Your Human to Work: Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Design a Workplace That is Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World became a Wall Street Journal bestseller in its first week, serving as a powerful guide to a workplace revolution that honors relationships and puts people first. Her book Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines into Workplace Magic is a #2 Wall Street Journal bestseller and an indispensable guide to taking your employee engagement to the next level. The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and Very Human!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company is a game-changing playbook filled with accessible and actionable case studies and research that will prove how transforming old ideas into new beginnings is good for people, great for business, and just might change the world. In Erica's game-changing keynotes, she highlights how relationships are the most powerful driver of success for individuals and companies striving to attract and retain talent and loyal customers.

Keswin and her work have been featured in Harvard Business ReviewForbesHuffington PostO Magazine, Better Homes and GardensMogul, and Conscious Company, among others. She is also the Founder of the Spaghetti Project, a platform devoted to sharing the science and stories of relationships at work. Leaving audiences deeply informed and engaged, Keswin reveals her tried-and-true, human roadmap for people seeking a more meaningful and connected work life, and provides actionable insights on everything from how to cultivate a work culture of diversity and inclusion, to how to connect with customers in an authentic way.

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • UJA Federation of New York
  • Apres Group
  • Wharton Alumni Club of New York
  • Rodan + Fields
  • Alliance Bernstein
  • Virtuoso
  • A+I Architecture
  • YPO New Jersey
  • HighTower Associates
  • YPO Women’s Leaning In Conference
The workplace is changing with new faces, new technology, and new expectations. Few are better positioned to speak... 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.
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"Today, Erica Keswin delivered a compelling keynote on excelling as a human leader in the era of AI. While AI offers boundless possibilities, Keswin emphasized the enduring significance of personal connections in leadership. Balancing technological advancements with human touch remains pivotal in navigating the evolving landscape. "

-American Society of Administrative Professionals APC Attendee

"Erica was very well received. She obviously did her homework, especially on site at the event the day before, and brought that context into her talk. I appreciated that very much."

-The Learning Guild

"I wanted to reach out and say thank you for your presentation to all the women leaders at HP Hood. Everything that you talked about really resonated with me...your presentation has inspired me to be more intentional with my rituals especially in the work place. I recently completed Hood’s Emerging Leaders Program where I was a part of a group of 18 emerging leaders across Hood. At the end of the program we presented our vision presentations on our leadership style; I'm now thinking about that presentation and how I can tie my rituals into it."

-Melinda Davis, Food Safety and Quality Manager, HP Hood LLC

"Erica was AMAZING. One of the best segments we've recorded for this conference by far."

-GAF (a Standard Industries company)

"Erica was a delight to work with and very popular with our clients. We are still gathering survey data, but we heard lots of great feedback during the program and references to her work throughout the sessions."

-TIAA

"We were grateful to have Erica as a guest speaker this year. Her expertise and relevance during this time returned much positive feedback from our members. Easy communication and preparation with her team helped to make this event a success, thank you all."

-YPO New Jersey

"Everything went really well. Erica was a pleasure to work with and delivered a fantastic session."

-Marcus Evans

"Erica provided unique and informative insights on the topic of time management in the digital world. I found her suggestions on taking back control of my professional and personal calendar to be both effective and empowering, and I continue to use much of her practical advice... I highly recommend Erica’s approach for anyone who is looking to feel less stressed even while getting more accomplished."

-Apres Group

"Erica has been an innovator in the human capital space for over 20 years. Her latest research into how technology is changing relationships, quality of life and employee engagement in the workplace is truly ground-breaking and is having a real impact on organizational performance. Erica has come up with a number of insightful approaches to help organizations address all aspects of the employee value proposition which includes retention, productivity and job satisfaction. I would highly recommend engaging Erica for any organization that is looking to more effectively address the role of technology in the workplace and its impact on employees."

-Mercer Inc.

"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!"

-A+I Architecture

"Erica's 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!"

-YPO Women’s Conference Leaning In
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Talks & Conversations with Erica Keswin
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The Retention Revolution – Building a Business with Relationships at the Center

Workplace strategist and many-time bestselling business author ERICA KESWIN unpacks how to seize the competitive edge in today’s volatile job and talent market in this riveting talk. With an uplifting and interactive style, Erica offers actionable strategies for businesses and organizations looking to create new beginnings that are good for their employees, great for business, and just might change the world.

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Interactive Workshop: Now What? – 5 Strategies for High-Impact, Human Leadership

Bestselling author and workplace strategist ERICA KESWIN has spent more than two decades working with some of the most iconic brands in the world. In this hands-on workshop – which Erica tailors specifically to each group – she shares her top 5 high-impact strategies for meaningful leadership:

  1. Transparent Communication
  2. Values-Based Scheduling
  3. Creating a Wellness Culture
  4. Amplifying Professional Development
  5. Creating Rituals for Connection

Leaders and organizations will leave feeling confident in their ability to navigate turbulence and manage chaos, prepared to connect deeply in person and virtually, and ready to rock the hybrid revolution

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It’s Magic! – How to Create Rituals for More Connected & Productive Teams

In her flagship keynote speech, bestselling author and workplace strategist ERICA KESWIN offers insights about performance improvement based on her 25 years as a consultant to the world’s top brands. Sharing strategies from her #2 Wall Street Journal bestselling business book Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines into Workplace Magic, Erica walks audiences through this actionable, cost-effective methodology for keeping teams connected to each other and to their company’s purpose and values. Revered for her work with the NFL, NASA, Bloomberg LP, and more, Erica helps organizations transform everyday rituals into workplace magic.

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How to Bring Your Human to Work (Whether you Work from Home, the Office, or Anywhere in Between)

This keynote is based on Erica’s 25 years as a consultant for some of the most iconic brands in the world, as well as her recent research for her books on what makes a company more “human.” Sharing powerful case studies, Erica walks leaders and managers through her ten sure-fire ways to help them design a more human workplace. Even when they can’t go to work.

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Human Leadership Coaching

If you're a high-performance leader interested in learning how to lead with more vulnerability, empathy, and experimentation, Erica has a very limited number of spots available for human leadership coaching. Reach out to her today and tell her how you think she can help.

Books by Erica Keswin
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