Erika was phenomenal. She provided prompt responses, arrived at the event when stated, and made us all cry and laugh during her presentation. The feedback given by the group was only positive, and we'd absolutely bring her back!
Erika Gilchrist
In high demand
- 8 hires
- Based in Munster, IN
- 27 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About Erika Gilchrist
Erika Gilchrist is an award-winning speaker, instructional designer, author, and certified neuroscience coach who helps people and organizations communicate better, lead stronger, and transform from the inside out. With more than 27 years of speaking experience, Erika is known for delivering bold, high-energy presentations that move audiences emotionally while giving them practical tools they can actually use. Her work blends powerful storytelling, behavior change, and brain-based strategy to help individuals and teams build confidence, strengthen leadership, improve communication, and address burnout in a more human, sustainable way. But Erika’s work does not stop at the stage. She designs learning experiences and curriculum for organizations that want more than inspiration. They want transformation that lasts. As an instructional designer and certified neuroscience coach, Erika develops training programs, workshops, and learning content that translate complex human challenges into clear, actionable development. Her approach brings together neuroscience, emotional intelligence, workplace well-being, and real-world application so learning sticks long after the session ends. What makes Erika especially compelling is that her work is rooted in both expertise and lived experience. Having overcome profound adversity in her own life - homelessness, domestic abuse, and a suicide attempt - she brings a rare level of truth, depth, and humanity to every room she enters. She does not speak from theory alone. She speaks from experience, resilience, and a deep understanding of what it takes to create lasting change. Erika is the founder of the Women Thriving Fearlessly Summit™, author of 13 books, and has been recognized as one of the “15 Most Powerful Women on the South Side of Chicago.” She has been featured in Chicago Woman Magazine, CLTV, and Rolling Out Magazine. Whether she is delivering a keynote, facilitating a workshop, or developing curriculum behind the scenes, Erika helps people and organizations move forward with greater clarity, courage, and intention. She has been certified in the following: "Workplace Mental Health" - SHRM "Unconscious Bias: From Awareness to Action" - CatalystX "Teaching & Learning in Diverse Classrooms" -CornellX University "Classroom Management" - Center for Teacher Effectiveness "Gatekeeper for Suicide Prevention" - QPR Institute
Reviews
Erika Gilchrist was an absolute phenom at our fund raising event! For years, we have had the typical, standard speakers delivering the necessary presentations as business as usual. But Erika injected much needed new life into the equation! Her fun, yet extremely professional engagement, kept our audience on their toes and wanting more. From our very first conversation, Erika became involved and took a personal ownership in what we do. No other speaker has ever done that in the past. We exceeded our fundraising goal and I attribute that to Erika's ability to connect with our donors in ways no other speaker has done in the past. We will be calling on her again as our fundraising efforts never stop. Thank you, Erika, for being prompt and attentive, professional and funny, caring and empathetic to our little community. What you have done for them in just a few short hours will live on for a lifetime.
Erika was great. Her activities were engaging and my staff responded well to her. I would love to have her come out again.
Erica was great and super easy to work with. She did an incredible job speaking to our teachers to kick off the new school year! She was able to connect to their work, ground them in their purpose and inspire them as they think about the year ahead!
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