Erika Andersen

Erika Andersen

Keynote Speaker: Leadership Development Expert & Organizational Strategy Advisor; Founding Partner of Proteus; Author of Six Books Including "The New Old"

Erika Andersen Biography

Erika Andersen is a recognized voice in leadership development and organizational strategy in the United States. Andersen is the founding partner of Proteus, a coaching, consulting, and training firm focused on leader readiness. Over more than three decades, she has developed approaches to learning and business-building tailored to clients' challenges, goals, and culture. Her work centers on organizational visioning and strategy, executive coaching, and management and leadership development, serving as consultant and advisor to CEOs and top executives at organizations including Amazon, Disney, Spotify, Revolt Media, Charter/Spectrum, and Yale School of Public Health.

Andersen is the author of six books, including "The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life," "Change from the Inside Out: Making You, Your Team and Your Organization Change-Capable," "Be Bad First: Get Good at Things Fast to Stay Ready for the Future," "Leading So People Will Follow," "Being Strategic: Plan for Success; Out-think Your Competitors; Stay Ahead of Change," and "Growing Great Employees: Turning Ordinary People into Extraordinary Performers." Her first book, "Growing Great Employees," was a finalist in both the 800CEOREAD Awards and the Axiom Awards for Best Business Book in the HR and Organizational Development category. Andersen also adapted "Being Strategic" into a Public Television show, "Being Strategic with Erika Andersen."

Andersen's books and learning guides have been translated into Spanish, Turkish, German, French, Russian, and Chinese. She has contributed to and been quoted in national publications, including Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and The New York Times. Andersen is a leadership blogger at Forbes.com and host of "The Proteus Leader Show," a business and leadership podcast ranked in the top 10 percent globally. Inc. named Andersen one of the top 100 leadership speakers.

At the core of Andersen's work is a practical, human-centered philosophy about how leaders grow and adapt. As a leadership readiness expert, she emphasizes the importance of acquiring new knowledge and skills quickly and continuously. In "Be Bad First," Andersen explores how individuals can become proficient in high-payoff learning. In "Leading So People Will Follow," she examines six leadership characteristics that inspire followers to support their leaders, focusing on far-sightedness, passion, courage, wisdom, generosity, and trustworthiness. "The New Old" expands her thinking beyond the workplace, sharing insights on crafting a fulfilling later life, informed by her own experiences living between Spain and America.

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What topics does Erika Andersen speak about?

Erika Andersen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Business Leadership, Business Consulting, Female Leadership, Education, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Strategic Leadership, Family & Parenting, Change Management, Corporate Strategy, Personal Growth, Executive Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Business Coaching and Podcast Host.

Where does Erika Andersen travel from?

Erika Andersen generally travels from West Park, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Erika Andersen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Business Leadership and Business Consulting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Erika Andersen for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Erika Andersen generally travels from West Park, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Patrick Lencioni, Cheryl Cran and Lisa Lahey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Erika Andersen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 23/07/2026.
  • How do I book Erika Andersen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Erika Andersen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Erika Andersen, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Erika Andersen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Erika Andersen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Erika Andersen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Erika Andersen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Erika Andersen speak about?

  • Where does Erika Andersen travel from?

    Erika Andersen generally travels from West Park, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Erika Andersen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erika Andersen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Erika Andersen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Erika Andersen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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