Erika Chestnut
CVP

Erika Chestnut

GA, US
Define, Develop and Drive an authentic and POWERFUL career.
certified virtual presenter

Erika Chestnut is a transformational leader and visionary with over 20 years in the tech industry, fueled by a passion for people and a purpose to empower. As a Maxwell-certified leadership consultant, DISC consultant, and Certified High Flow Coach, her expertise in technical leadership with a relentless drive to unlock human potential.


Erika’s journey is defined by a commitment to helping individuals and teams rethink leadership, culture, and communication to achieve peak performance and financial success. She equips others with practical tools and strategies to foster deeper connections, amplify performance, and create empowered, thriving environments. Driven by her own aspirations of independence, balance, and legacy, Erika inspires others to not only lead with impact but to manifest their boldest dreams.


Clients hire Erika for:

  • Speaking
  • Coaching
  • Leadership Training
  • Workshops
  • Masterminds
  • DISC behavioral analysis - Behavior assessment tool that improves communication
Erika 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Erika Chestnut is a transformational leader and visionary with over 20 years in the tech industry, fueled by a passion for people and a purpose to empower. As a Maxwell-certified leadership consultant, DISC consultant, and Certified High Flow Coach, her expertise in technical leadership with a relentless drive to unlock human potential.


Erika’s journey is defined by a commitment to helping individuals and teams rethink leadership, culture, and communication to achieve peak performance and financial success. She equips others with practical tools and strategies to foster deeper connections, amplify performance, and create empowered, thriving environments. Driven by her own aspirations of independence, balance, and legacy, Erika inspires others to not only lead with impact but to manifest their boldest dreams.


Clients hire Erika for:

  • Speaking
  • Coaching
  • Leadership Training
  • Workshops
  • Masterminds
  • DISC behavioral analysis - Behavior assessment tool that improves communication
Erika 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

High-performance from the Heart

Format:  60 minute Keynote

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Leaders, managers, and high-potential employees who want to elevate performance without burning out their teams.
  • Organizations navigating growth, change, or transformation who need stronger trust, communication, and ownership across levels.

 

The audience will leave with:

  • A proven framework for...
LeadershipCorporateEngineeringEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingCommunication

Ditch the Imposter, Lead with Impact: A Field Guide for Women In Tech

Format: 60 minute Keynote

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Women In Tech - from early-career professionals finding their footing to seasoned contributors navigating visibility, recognition, and advancement.
  • Mid-level and senior ICs who want to elevate their influence and impact without losing authenticity or burning out.
  • Emerging managers learning to lead...
EmpowermentLeadershipWomen in TechnologyImposter SyndromeCorporateEngineeringTechnologyEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Speak with Quality: Driving Team Clarity, Accountability, Outcomes

DISC measures the four quadrants of a person's personality. The results can show us people's predictable behaviors, style of communication, preferred environments, reactions to conflict, and so much more. I'll walk through the strengths of each style which will empower the team with ways to improve communication with each other.

Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Walk in your POWER

Confidence is gained when you know the truth about something. However, for women in tech, gender biases and under-representation can sometimes make us feel less than confident about our skills and the value we bring to the table.

Erika Chestnut shares the 5 strategies she uses to own her POWER and be the boss of her career.

Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Slaying the Imposter Monster™ Like a BOSS!

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • [type of employee or situation]
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The audience will leave with:

  • [takeaway 1]
  • [takeaway 2]

 

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EmpowermentWomen in TechnologyImposter SyndromeInspirational / Life-changing

The POWER formula™ (Clarity + Confidence)

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • [type of employee or situation]
  • [type of employee or situation]

 

The audience will leave with:

  • [takeaway 1]
  • [takeaway 2]

 

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Behind the Balance, Naming the Invisible Load

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • [type of employee or situation]
  • [type of employee or situation]

 

The audience will leave with:

  • [takeaway 1]
  • [takeaway 2]

 

[1-2 paragraphs here with more description]

The Power of Presence: Strategic Communication for Women Who Lead

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • [type of employee or situation]
  • [type of employee or situation]

 

The audience will leave with:

  • [takeaway 1]
  • [takeaway 2]

 

[1-2 paragraphs here with more description]

Bring POWER To Your People

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • [type of employee or situation]
  • [type of employee or situation]

 

The audience will leave with:

  • [takeaway 1]
  • [takeaway 2]

 

[1-2 paragraphs here with more description]

QUALITY ISN'T JUST THE GOAL...IT'S THE WHOLE POINT!

Many organizations today have implicit or explicit goals to deliver high-quality products. However, often the quality goals that organizations strive for don't always translate to practices that drive a culture of quality. Erika Chestnut shares how she partners with organizations and quality leaders to execute a more holistic, results-driven view of quality for their businesses.

In addition, she will share concrete steps that she has implemented throughout her long career to help...
CorporateEngineeringTechnologyEducational / Informative

THE 5 LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP

Erika talks about one of the key Maxwell leadership concepts, the 5 levels of leadership, and how every individual can increase their influence and their results by applying these 5 levels to their leadership walk. 
Educational / Informative

THE 15 INVALUABLE LAWS OF GROWTH

Learn the 15 laws of growth that empower us to reach our fullest potential.
Educational / Informative

EVERYONE COMMUNICATES, FEW CONNECT

Erika discusses the five connecting principles and the five connecting practices that help individuals influence change and get results.
Educational / Informative

THE LEADERSHIP GAME

The Leadership Game is a fun, interactive, and edifying way to assess communication, address difficult topics, and identify strengths and weaknesses. Through thought-provoking questions, individual reflection, and ideological debates, any group will understand one another more deeply in order to perform more effectively.
Audience Activity
Erika 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

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