PEAK
PERFORMANCE
without the Burnout.
Keynote speaker, bestselling author, hyper-growth business leader and Cambridge social psychologist trusted by Fortune 100 companies, global sales teams, leaders and associations around the world.
SUCCESS HAS NEVER BEEN
MORE DEMANDING
or more exhausting.
In a world of constant change and relentless expectations, leaders must sustain energy, clarity and resilience when the pace never slows.
Burnout is no longer a personal issue. It’s a performance issue. A leadership issue. A business issue.
More than ever, leaders need the tools to protect their energy, adapt under pressure and perform at a high level without burning out their people in the process.
Erin’s science-backed framework helps leaders build sustainable peak performance, turning pressure into focus, change into momentum and resilience into a competitive advantage.
WATCH ERIN
High-Energy, High-Impact, Entertaining,
Business-Driven Keynotes
Watch Erin ignite rooms with science-backed strategies for burnout prevention, energy management and peak performance.
Burnout isn’t a wellness problem.
It’s a performance problem.
And it’s costing organizations more than energy and morale. It’s costing focus, performance, retention, leadership and money.
With a rare blend of elite corporate leadership experience, behavioral science and high-energy storytelling, Erin delivers keynotes that help leaders and teams:
→ Sustain peak performance under pressure
→ Build resilience through constant change
→ Protect their energy without sacrificing ambition
→ Redefine success so it fuels long-term results
I’M ERIN
Speaker, author, high-performance strategist and audience energizer.
Deep leadership experience, behavioral science expertise and a message that resonates with today’s high-pressure leaders.
Before becoming a keynote speaker, Erin spent over a decade leading inside hyper-growth organizations, including serving as Head of Marketing for North America’s largest healthcare staffing company—an $11B organization that grew 27x during her tenure. She helped lead the largest deployment of healthcare personnel in history during the pandemic, supporting more than 50,000 clinicians nationwide.
Alongside her corporate career, Erin earned a master’s degree in social psychology from the University of Cambridge.
Today, Erin blends real-world leadership experience, cutting-edge research and her signature energy and humor to help organizations tackle one of their biggest challenges:
How do you drive performance in a world that never slows down without burning out your best people?
If you keep showing up for everyone else, you'll never show up for yourself
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If you keep showing up for everyone else, you'll never show up for yourself •
SIGNATURE KEYNOTES
Erin customizes every keynote, but her most requested programs include:
Burn Bright,
Not Burn Out
The Blueprint for Leaders and Teams to be Unstoppable
Perfect for: Sales Kickoffs, Annual Conferences, High-Performing Teams.
Audience takeaway: Prevent burnout, boost resilience and sustain peak performance.
The Spark Effect
Energizing Leaders for Extraordinary Outcomes
Perfect for: Managers, Leaders, High-Performing Teams.
Audience takeaway: Rebuild energy, reconnect to purpose and perform at your best again.
Fuel Your Fire
The Secret to Supercharge Your Life, Leaders and Teams
Perfect for: Leaders, Motivation, Inspiration.
Audience takeaway: Turn uncertainty into momentum and bold action.
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“Erin, you are one of the most talented speakers I have ever seen and your story is truly incredible.”
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“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 May | CEO | Beem Light Sauna
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“Thank you for being vulnerable with us. People are still talking about your stories and message. You definitely made an Impact!”
Kristen Kimmell | EVP, Business Develoopment | Osaic
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“Your insights were truly valuable. It was a fantastic keynote, offering the perfect blend of inspiration and actionable advice!”
Alma Macias | Global Events Manager | Sunrider
57%
Of all workers feel burned out.
70%
Of workers are not engaged.
44%
Increase in burnout since the pandemic.
Why Sustainable
Performance Matters
Lower Burnout, Greater Resilience & Engagement
When people feel energized and capable, stress decreases, resilience increases and engagement rises, fueling better performance and well-being.
Focus, Problem-Solving & Leadership
Leaders with higher energy and lower burnout think more clearly, solve problems faster and lead with greater confidence and impact.
Resilient Leaders Create Resilient Teams
When leaders model healthy performance habits, it strengthens trust, morale and results across the organization.
BESTSELLING BOOK
What if success didn’t have to cost you your energy, health or happiness?
High achievers are driven and successful, yet often burned out. The same traits that fuel achievement can quietly lead to exhaustion and anxiety.
In The Type A Trap, Cambridge-trained social psychologist Erin Stafford reveals the hidden mindset patterns behind burnout and five simple shifts to help high performers break free. Endorsed by Mel Robbins, Amy Purdy, and Chris Barton (Founder of Shazam), the book offers a practical, research-backed path to sustainable success and renewed energy.
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