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Interactive Speaker & Coach

What if?

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What if the problem isn’t capability? What if it’s assumptions? What if the tension isn’t dysfunction, it’s misunderstanding?

Those are the questions we don’t pause long enough to ask.

Hi, I’m Erin Johns, an interactive speaker and executive coach who works with corporate teams, C-suite executives, and growing organizations, from large hospital systems to fast-moving startups, that want more than surface-level change. I help strengthen communication, reduce silos, and build healthier organizational culture, not by adding more complexity, but by helping people see differently. 

As a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths coach, ICF-Certified coach, and certified facilitator in Working Genius, Trusted Leader 360, and The Dream Manager, I use proven leadership frameworks to guide the conversation.

But the frameworks aren’t the point. The shift happens when someone pauses long enough to ask a better question.

What if I’ve been reacting instead of leading?

What if this conversation doesn’t have to go the way it always has?

What if I could change the outcome?

That’s when conversations change.
That’s when defensiveness drops.
That’s when people start listening instead of protecting.

I grew up overseas and now live in Texas with my family, which shaped my belief that perspective changes everything. At my core, I love helping people knock down the obstacles standing between them and the impact they want to make.

 Because sometimes the most powerful tool isn’t a strategy. It’s a question.

What if?

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Audiences EXPERIENCE:

Surprise & Momentum
They walk in unsure.
They walk out energized and saying, “That was actually fun AND incredibly helpful.”

“Oh Wow, That’s Me” Clarity
Moments that make everything click:
“This explains so much.”
“That’s why we clash.”

Shifted Team Energy
More laughter. More courage. More understanding across silos.

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Available Formats:

  • Keynote (45–60 minutes)

  • Conference breakout sessions

  • Executive offsite facilitation

  • Half- or full-day team workshops

  • Student leadership workshops

  • Virtual presentations

  • Retreat speaker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out to Erin directly

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  • My presentations are designed for small to large sized rooms of corporate leadership, middle managers, or groups of individuals who want more than surface-level motivation.

    I regularly work with leadership groups and cross-functional teams navigating anything from communication challenges to growth.

  • “What If?” explores the other side of assumptions.

    What if your team isn’t dysfunctional, just misunderstood?
    What if you’re not stuck, you are just reacting?
    What if one better question could shift your entire culture?

    This interactive keynote helps people challenge default thinking, strengthen communication, and show up more intentionally. It blends executive coaching insight with practical leadership development tools to create clarity that lasts beyond the event.

  • Asking “What If?” interrupts default thinking.

    Instead of reacting defensively or repeating familiar patterns, teams pause and consider alternatives. That pause creates space for clarity, ownership, and better decisions.

    One well-timed question can shift an entire room.

  • Yes. Every keynote, presentation, leadership workshop, or retreat is customized to reflect your organization’s goals, challenges, and industry context.

    Whether I’m speaking at a healthcare leadership retreat or facilitating a corporate offsite, the content is built around your real needs and conversations.

  • Yes. In addition to conference keynotes, I facilitate:

    • Leadership workshops

    • Executive retreats

    • Team offsites

    • Ongoing executive coaching

    Many organizations combine a keynote with a deeper team development session to extend impact.

    Learn more about 2and5’s ongoing coaching options.

  • I am a:

    • International Coaching Federation - Professional Certified Coach

    • Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Facilitator

    • Working Genius Facilitator

    • Trusted Leader 360 Facilitator

    • Dream Manager Certified

    • SYMBIS Certified

    • Blackaby Certified Leadership Coach

  • Pricing is based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.