Why Eric?
Eric brings two things to the stage that make him unusually bookable: lived experience and a completely distinctive way of making ideas stick.
He is not a commentator looking in from the outside. He is a practicing business leader who has spent decades working in complex organizations and is still doing it today, leading, advising, making decisions and dealing with the same pressures his audiences face.
That real-world experience gives his ideas weight. Then he makes them memorable through his proprietary SketchMaps® and visual storytelling, turning complex concepts into clear, practical frameworks audiences can understand quickly, remember easily and act on immediately. It is mobilization, not motivation, delivered in a way audiences are unlikely to have seen before.
“My groups rated him a perfect 5 out of 5 on their surveys! I’d invite Eric to return without hesitation in the future.”
Jerry BrownCEO Advisor, Executive Coach and FacilitatorVistage International“His message is one that every non-profit organization should hear and incorporate into their day-to-day practice. The group learned so much we asked him back to speak again.”
Kimberley ValentineDirector, Los Angeles PhilharmonicCGP Board Member“Everyone in my Executive Business Leader Group immediately identified practices they could start using to accelerate their team coordination.”
Guillermo HysawBusiness Leader Peer Group ChairGreater Los Angeles
Applause alone is not ROI – action is!
Eric delivers both.
Making the complex actionable™
Through his distinctive visual frameworks and SketchMaps®, Eric distils complex ideas into something people can quickly understand, remember and act on.
Keynote topics
Eric delivers on one thing… making the complex actionable™, so you can amplify and outcompete!
Each of his Amplifier Topics below delivers uncommon insights, an easy-to-follow brand of visual storytelling, and his proprietary SketchMap® framework as a deliverable to easily reference for taking action long past the event!
Team Amplifiers®
Actionable, easy-to-adopt practices for teams and leaders to align and outcompete.
Ideal for organizations, teams, and/or leadersExpand for moreCareer Amplifiers™
The mindset, rule set, and action-set to get unstuck and get ahead.
Ideal for college students, young professionals, ambitious leadersExpand for moreFinancial Amplifiers™
Uncommon insights to help achieve financial success in life or in business.
Ideal for any individuals, families, and/or business leadersExpand for moreSales Amplifiers™
Stop trying to have all the right answers and start working to have all the right questions.
Ideal for sales teams, managers and leadersExpand for moreMarketing Amplifiers™
What to say, show and do to attract a steady stream of customers in an ever-changing marketplace.
Ideal for individuals and teams working to build brand and opportunity in a crowded marketplaceExpand for moreCommunication Amplifiers™
Stronger communication builds trust inside and outside the organization. And with that trust value follows.
Ideal for professionals, managers and leaders wanting to make their communications uncommonly effectiveExpand for more
“The team was quick to adopt the practices right out of the gate and continue to circulate this thinking throughout the organization. I couldn’t be more pleased!”
Justin NaylorCEO, VW ConnectGreater Phoenix, Arizona“Eric enabled our team to build a collaborative, aspirational culture! Our managers and teams are now able to connect daily tasks with organizational goals.”
Justin SteinbachCEO, Vista Fleet & EnterprisesDuluth, Minnesota“My team has immediately grabbed his What By When® practice and we continue to fine-tune our team’s coordination.”
Michael UngaroCEO, San Pedro Fish MarketGreater Los Angeles, California
Lived experience. A distinctive way of making ideas stick.
Read Eric’s biography- 25+ years in complex business environments
- Managing Equity Partner at Pacific Advisors, serving 60,000+ clients
- Eight advanced financial designations CFP®, TPCP®, WMCP®, RICP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CEPA®, CLTC®
- Three TEDx talks across the USA, Europe and Asia
- Three best-selling books and numerous articles in Forbes
- 500,000+ followers on TikTok; National Best Business Influencer of the Year
“The feedback was tremendous! You could tell people were enthusiastic about implementing several of these practices in their teams.”
Whitney JurjevichCEO & Owner, Ameripark RV & Boat StorageGreater Phoenix, Arizona“Eric’s work helps us be strategic, effective, and competitive to win at the game of business. I use his practices myself and work them with my people.”
Albert DweckCEO, Duke PropertiesNew York, New York“My groups rated him a perfect 5 out of 5 on their surveys! I’d invite Eric to return without hesitation in the future.”
Jerry BrownCEO Advisor, Executive Coach and FacilitatorVistage International
Frequently asked questions
How long are Eric’s presentations?
Tell us the time slot you have in mind when you inquire, and Eric will fit the session to your agenda.
Does Eric offer customized presentations?
Eric’s keynotes start from his six topics, and every one comes with his proprietary SketchMap® framework as a deliverable your people can reference for taking action long past the event. Tell us about your audience and what you need them to do next when you inquire.
Does Eric engage with the audience during his talks?
Eric’s keynotes are highly visual. Through his SketchMaps® and visual storytelling, audiences see the connections, priorities and next steps that previously felt difficult to grasp.
Does Eric speak in person, virtually or both?
Eric is an international keynote speaker and has delivered three TEDx talks across the USA, Europe and Asia.
Does Eric guest on podcasts?
Podcast hosts can reach out through the inquiry form.
What is Eric’s availability and booking process?
Start with the inquiry form. Share your event date, location, audience and the topic you’re interested in, and we’ll come back to you with Eric’s availability.
Who does Eric speak to?
Each of Eric’s six keynotes is built for a specific audience:
- Team Amplifiers®: organizations, teams and leaders
- Career Amplifiers™: college students and young professionals
- Financial Amplifiers™: individuals, families and business leaders
- Sales Amplifiers™: sales professionals, managers and leaders
- Marketing Amplifiers™: individuals and teams building brand and opportunity in a crowded marketplace
- Communication Amplifiers™: professionals, managers and leaders who want their communications to be uncommonly effective
What sets Eric apart from other speakers?
Lived experience and a completely distinctive way of making ideas stick. He is not a commentator looking in from the outside. Eric has spent more than 25 years in complex business environments, is a Managing Equity Partner at Pacific Advisors and holds eight advanced financial designations. He has also delivered three TEDx talks, written three best-selling books and published numerous articles in Forbes. His proprietary SketchMaps® turn complex concepts into frameworks audiences can understand quickly, remember easily and act on immediately. It is mobilization, not motivation.
How can we make the most of Eric’s appearance at our event?
Tell Eric as much as you can about your audience and what you need them to do afterwards, so he can pitch the content at the right level. Every keynote includes his SketchMap® framework as a deliverable, so share it with attendees and use it as a common reference for the work that follows.
Can we record or stream Eric’s presentation?
Mention any plans to record or stream when you inquire, including how the recording will be used and where it will appear.
Move together. Move faster. Outcompete.
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