Hi, I’m Erin Thomas, 

Career + Executive Coach.  

I help ambitious professionals design careers that are meaningful, well-paid, and aligned with the impact they want to make in the world.

Because when your work is right, everything changes: your energy, your confidence, your income, and the scope of what you can contribute.

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve helped hundreds of professionals, from emerging leaders to senior executives clarify their direction, reposition their experience, and step into roles that reflect their true value.

I’m a former human resources executive, leadership strategist, and organizational development leader. I’ve been recognized as a Top Coach and 50 Under 50 honoree, and my work centers on leadership development, behavioral science, and human potential.

But more than anything, I’m fascinated by one question:

Why do some people build extraordinary careers while others stay stuck?

That question has guided my work for two+ decades.

My Story

My interest in leadership and human behavior started long before I had the language for it.

As a kid, I led groups at summer camp, participated in outdoor leadership programs, and worked in my family’s 100-year-old pear farming business starting at age 12, experiences that taught me early lessons about responsibility, teamwork, and what motivates people to do their best.

Over time, that curiosity turned into a career.

I’ve spent the past two decades working in human resources, organizational development, and leadership coaching, helping individuals and organizations navigate growth, change, and complex career decisions.

Much of my work has been in the social impact sector, partnering with nonprofits, foundations, and public agencies focused on advancing social and environmental justice. Along the way, I became deeply interested in the science behind motivation, leadership, and meaningful work.

Today, I bring that experience together to help professionals build careers that are not only successful, but deeply aligned with who they are. 

Because, after all, we spend one-third of our lives working, so why not make those hours energizing instead of draining.

Who am I Outside of Work?
 

When I’m not coaching clients or exploring the latest ideas in leadership and career strategy, you’ll find me adventuring with my husband Darren and our young son, Ellis.

My favorite moment of the day is early morning, when the light spills into the living room, the house is quiet, and I’m savoring a strong Americano while dreaming up our next great adventure.