Erin Stafford

Keynote Speaker, Author, Hyper-growth Business Leader, Burnout and Sustainable Peak Performance Expert

Erin Stafford is a best-selling author, burnout survivor, high-performance strategist and Cambridge social psychologist. From working with the world’s highest achievers throughout her 20+ year international career, being a life-long Type A poster child herself, as well as interviewing and surveying thousands of Olympians, Fortune 100 leaders, and celebrities, Erin has seen firsthand how hustle culture and constant over-achievement are coveted in the world of business, yet can lead to debilitating burnout. As the former head of marketing for the nation’s largest healthcare staffing company, where she helped drive 27x growth in six years, Erin is passionate about helping leaders and teams be more resilient in the face of change, sustain peak performance and thrive again both personally and professionally.

Erin Stafford Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
$20,001 - $30,000
Languages Spoken
English

Erin Stafford Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
$20,001 - $30,000
Languages Spoken
English

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Suggested Keynote Speaker Programs

Become Unbreakable: What it really takes to lead well, perform at your peak and actually last (High Performance, Leadership)

Every high performer hits a wall eventually. Most of them see it coming and push through anyway, because that’s what got them here. More hours, more output, more grinding. Until one day the thing that made them successful starts working against them. In this ...

Every high performer hits a wall eventually. Most of them see it coming and push through anyway, because that’s what got them here. More hours, more output, more grinding. Until one day the thing that made them successful starts working against them.

In this honest, no-nonsense keynote, Erin draws on her experience scaling an $11B organization through 27x growth to confront what’s really keeping high achievers stuck in cycles of achievement addiction, self-doubt, and burnout. This is the talk for leaders and teams who are tired of white-knuckling their way through, and ready to perform at their best in a way that actually lasts.

Best for: Competitive, performance-forward groups that work in high-stakes, results-driven environments such as sales teams, revenue organizations, tech, consumer goods, finance.

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Burn Bright Not Out: Making the hustle more human

Most high achievers don’t see it coming. They’re not lazy, weak or doing anything wrong. They’re just running a system that’s not designed to last. And one day, without warning, the thing they’ve worked their whole life to build starts to feel ...

Most high achievers don’t see it coming. They’re not lazy, weak or doing anything wrong. They’re just running a system that’s not designed to last. And one day, without warning, the thing they’ve worked their whole life to build starts to feel like the thing that’s breaking them.

In this honest and humorous talk, Erin shares what it actually takes to stop surviving and start burning bright again.

This isn’t a burnout talk. It’s a talk about what’s possible when you finally stop running on empty and start showing up as the leader, teammate and person you actually want to be.

Best for: All industries and all levels. This is the talk for the human behind the title. It works equally well in a ballroom of 2,000 or a leadership retreat of 50.

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About Keynote Speaker Erin Stafford

Erin Stafford is a powerhouse author, speaker, and leader with a career as diverse as it is impactful. From Paris and London to Los Angeles and San Diego, Erin has excelled as an MTV advertising executive, celebrity stylist, journalist, and marketing guru. She has worked with iconic brands such as Apple, Nike, Coke, and American Express and styled celebrities for the Emmys, Grammys, and Academy Awards.

Erin’s most transformative role was as the head of marketing for the largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., where she helped lead a 27x growth trajectory and supported the largest healthcare personnel deployment in history. This experience cemented her expertise in leading through complexity and driving high performance in high-stakes environments.

As a recovering Type A overachiever who has faced and overcome burnout, Erin blends her personal experiences with insights gleaned from working alongside top performers, including Fortune 100 executives, Olympians, and renowned creatives. She’s on a mission to help leaders and teams unlock extraordinary results without compromising their energy or well-being.

Through her signature entertaining and high-energy keynotes, Erin shares actionable strategies to redefine success, reignite purpose, and build resilience. Her talks are rooted in decades of research, personal stories, and a deep understanding of what it takes to thrive in today’s demanding world. Audiences leave inspired, equipped, and ready to sustain peak performance with balance and clarity.

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Erin is the best-selling author of The Type A Trap: Five Mindset Shifts to Beat Burnout and Transform Your Life, endorsed by bestselling author, Mel Robbins, Olympian, Amy Purdy, and Chris Barton, the founder of Shazam. As a Forbes Business Council member, Erin’s thought leadership on burnout and peak performance is featured regularly, and her expertise has been highlighted by outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and MSN.

Erin’s core message resonates with leaders and teams across industries: success is sustainable when rooted in energy, purpose, and balance. Her practical tools and inspiring insights empower organizations to burn bright, not out, and achieve extraordinary outcomes that not only look good, but feel good.

Testimonials

“Thanks for the positive impact you had on our team! Your message really resonated…and we will be a better team for it!”

Craig H.

President of Annuity, Nationwide

“I’m thrilled, though not surprised, to hear that your talk resonated so deeply with our franchise owners. The personal stories you shared made a significant impact, and your message was exactly what many needed to hear. We are big fans!”

Cynthia M.

CEO, Beem Light Sauna

“Your presentation was just what we needed to hear. I have heard nothing but good things about you and your content.”

Jason P.

CEO, Christus Health

“Sensational! Erin’s magnetic personality coupled with her candid storytelling and practical tips genuinely moved the needle in helping our team become more balanced leaders dedicated to reaching their peak potential.”

Nick R.

General Manager, W Hotels

“Erin’s energy is infectious. No matter what stage she’s on, she draws in the audience with her unique and inspiring perspective. She uses humor, practical tools and her diverse background to resonate with leaders.”

Ursula W.

Chief Operating Officer, SIA

“Erin’s energy and message were just what we needed at our annual conference! I’ve had so many positive comments about her presentation, her story and all the practical take-aways she included. She made everything so easy to implement.”

Andrea E.

Member Services & Events Manager, Vizient

“Erin was wonderful to work with from prep through execution. The presentation itself exceeded my expectations. With virtual events it always feels like no one is engaged because we’re all on mute, but all of the feedback I’ve gotten has been great. I was really impressed with how she weaved in the details I’d shared – based on her excellent line of questioning – so it felt really custom.”

Matt D.

SVP Marketing & Communications, Primera