Words from my Clients
I have a powerful personal brand that feels 100% authentic to who I am.
“As a marketing professional, I spent much of my career building brands for others, but when it came to my own professional narrative, I was hitting a wall. I wanted to evolve and grow my personal brand, but I felt disconnected from my own “why.” I was looking for more than just a resume polish; I needed to figure out how to navigate the next phase of my career with a sense of purpose rather than just momentum. That’s what led me to Erin Duffy and her Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program.
Erin’s approach is deep and structured. It isn’t just about encouragement—it’s a rigorous, curated set of exercises designed to dig into the roots of who you are. The program forced me to stop looking at my career as a list of job titles and start looking at it as a cohesive journey. We used exercises that helped me dig deep into my calling, my strengths, and my passions.
Erin balances intuition and action. She helped me amplify my inner voice by helping me move past the “shoulds” of the industry to find what I actually value; she helped me build a foundation through a cycle of reflection and action that turned abstract ideas into a concrete Personal Brand Framework; and she helped me gain authentic charisma by aligning my professional output with my deeply rooted intuition.
Erin brings a rare combination of boundless positive energy and strategic discipline. She doesn’t just listen; she hears what’s underneath the surface and helps you bring your “hidden powers” into the light. She is a true partner in the journey of transformation.
Today, I don’t just have a clearer career path; I have a powerful personal brand that feels 100% authentic to who I am. I highly recommend Erin’s program to any professional who feels like they are playing it safe or standing still.”
Laura Horan
Brand, Experience & Strategy Consultant
Completed the Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program
Now, I feel clear, focused, and ready to embark on the next chapter of my career.
“Before working with Erin Duffy and her Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program, I felt stuck. I had ideas about what I wanted to do next in my career, but they felt scattered and disconnected. I needed a practical, actionable way to get clarity and move forward.
From the very first session, Erin’s structured approach made all the difference. Each week built on the last, and her summaries—like the Personal Brand Framework—helped me connect the dots and see a cohesive path forward. At the same time, Erin’s empathy and encouragement gave me the confidence to step outside my comfort zone, which was essential for real progress.
Now, I feel clear, focused, and ready to embark on the next chapter of my career. I have a message I believe in, a vision I’m excited about, and the drive to make it happen. Erin’s program is practical, supportive, and truly empowering. I recommend it to anyone who feels stuck, scattered, or unsure of their next step—it will give you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap to move forward.”
Karin Munksgaard
Principal and Founder, Stonebridge Leadership Consulting
Completed the Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program
Erin didn’t just teach presentation skills; she ignited a fire within me to speak from my heart.
“Transitioning from a confident executive to a vulnerable founder and CEO, I wrestled with finding my authentic voice. Erin’s Platinum Stage Presence, Readiness and Delivery Program was my beacon. With her, I unearthed the power in my personal story, crafting a brand that resonated with truth. Through introspection, I realized my uniqueness was my strength. Erin didn’t just teach presentation skills; she ignited a fire within me to speak from my heart. With her guidance, I shed ‘stage fright,’ embracing the genuine, relatable me. Her special power isn’t just in techniques, but in unlocking your greatness. I wholeheartedly endorse Erin for anyone ready to boldly share their story.“
Colleen McBain
Redefined Corporate Executive and Transformational Coach
Completed the Platinum Stage Presence, Readiness and Delivery Program
I immediately knew that she could help me peel back the fog and reignite my passion.
“Choosing to work with Erin was a decision that has moved me forward in ways I didn’t know weren’t moving! While I knew I wanted to take charge of my journey, I wasn’t on a path that wasn’t working. It just wasn’t full of the excitement and drive that I desired. With our work together, I was able to dive into myself and my own true desires of what MY next move was on a path that I intentionally created. I’ve always loved my business, what we do, who we serve, and how we do it. Even on the hard days, I still want to be in this business, with this team, and with these clients. What I couldn’t figure out though, was why I didn’t feel “excitement” like I used to.
This is what led me to looking for a coach. When I talked with Erin about this, I immediately knew that she could help me peel back the fog and reignite my passion. And she did just that! Now that I’ve had time to implement changes in my approach, identify my true desires, and start to work towards accomplishing my goals, I can say that my work with Erin was highly beneficial. She helped me prepare for the necessary changes that needed to happen within myself, so I could implement changes in the business. Because of our work, I was able to make these changes with more confidence and at a faster pace than I otherwise would have.
Before working with Erin, I was stuck and continued to slow myself down (sometimes even stop) in the journey of reaching my goals. I look back and see this and am grateful for my decision to work with Erin. I am once again on the path to building my business, reaching new levels, and accomplishing new goals! I highly recommend working with Erin to align yourself with finding your new next level of your business, career, and life!“
Shawnel Spader
President and COO, Spader Group
Completed the Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program
Erin and I are miles and miles apart, and distance was not a distraction for her program.
“A friend told me about Erin Duffy and Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program. When I was introduced to Erin, I immediately connected with her after hearing her inspirational story. In our introduction, what stood out for me was her vibrant personality, and professionalism. Which is why I was so excited to work with Erin! Erin and I are miles and miles apart, and distance was not a distraction for her program. I always felt supported in the process by her encouragement, guidance, and sincere interest in my story. Through the use of exercises and her coaching, it took me back to my childhood, through college and career, and life experiences along the way. Doing this, I was able to connect valuable dots that make me – uniquely me, understand the values that are important to me and why, and most importantly, I became crystal clear with my own story. I’m truly grateful to Erin. There’s more to my story, as I navigate forward in my career and life. And she continues to cheer for me, for my happiness and success. Erin is amazing! “
Be-Jay Kodama
Vice President of Philanthropy, Catholic Charities
Completed the Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program
I have seen an immediate increase in confidence when either speaking or presenting.
“I was fortunate to be introduced to Erin through my work to improve my stage presence and speaking skills. The topic of presenting in front of a large audience (let alone a small one) has always been an issue for me, however Erin’s teaching methods through the Platinum Stage Readiness, Presence and Delivery Program was a perfect forum to allow me to feel more comfortable with a not-so-comfortable topic!
Beginning with the Inner Game and understanding my personal values was a perfect start to first re-connecting with my strengths and bringing those to the stage. This may seem logical to some but wasn’t a technique I have applied throughout my career. Erin’s charismatic and always-encouraging teaching approach began as a part-psychology class with practical applications that can be taken to the lectern!
Yes, you “need to know your stuff” to successfully present any topic, however for me this was only part of the battle to feel comfortable in front of an audience. Applying the Inner game to the outer game of knowing how to effectively capture an audience is a game changer and I have seen an immediate increase in confidence when either speaking or presenting. If you are looking for a refreshing and effective coaching approach to improve your speaking and stage presence skills, Erin Duffy is for you!“
Jeff Dow
Manager, Sourcing and Factory Development, Blu Dot
Completed the Platinum Stage Presence, Readiness and Delivery Program
Erin’s approach is for anyone humble enough to accept that their glass is never full and is willing to submit to opening themselves up to finding out more about themselves.
“I have been working for my company for over 15 years. I was at a place where my communications had lost focus—I would lose my audience before I even started to make my point. I doubted I was offering true value in my communication. I needed help. I started looking for a coach. My biggest concern was how to choose the right coach. I was nervous — if I couldn’t communicate clearly, how would I know if I was even choosing the right program or person.
Erin cleverly led me down a path of self-discovery. I learned to project my value to my company and share my unique perspectives from a position of inner knowledge and strength. I quickly built my public-speaking confidence rooted in my expertise without losing my humility. I learned to identify my audience, their concerns, and address them directly. It sounds basic in hindsight, but it was quite a climb to get here from the place of self-doubt I had painted myself into.
Erin identified early on how I do my best thinking. She asked me smart questions to guide me through my journey of self-discovery. It honestly felt like a fun way to open up, look inward and outward, rather than the rote instructional-drills model I had in mind. I always looked forward to our sessions. They were rich. We always overshot our time. There was so much to discuss and discover. Erin embraced my unique value before I even recognized it. It kept her ahead of me the entire time. It was great to have such a seasoned guide. Today I am clear. I am confident. I am humble. I don’t compare my value against others. Rather, I identify how and where we complement each other.
Erin’s approach is for anyone humble enough to accept that their glass is never full and is willing to submit to opening themselves up to finding out more about themselves. Mastering my inner game catapulted me to have better stage presence.”
Ben Baker
Vice President, Global Sourcing, Blu Dot
Completed “Platinum Stage Presence, Readiness and Delivery Program” program
Erin is hyper-focused on my growth
“Asking Erin to be my career and life coach was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my adult life. She has helped me identify my story, the major building blocks of my life, and I now better understand the why I am the way I am. There’s more. Erin is hyper-focused on my growth. She is adept on getting me to see what future actions I can take to make changes so I can realize what I want in my personal and professional life. While she and I live thousands of miles apart, I sense her right alongside of me every step along the way. Erin’s program has helped me to face adversity with ease and confidence and recognize and seize opportunity with a sense of joy and gratitude. I have experienced a gentle, yet, powerful transformation in my life working with Erin and I am deeply grateful to have been guided to choose her as my coach.”
Mariko M.
Executive Director and Vice President for Non-Profit Organization
Completed “Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program” program
I loved every minute that I met with Erin…
“I loved every minute that I met with Erin as she helped me prepare for my recent TED talk. She provided so much valuable guidance as a storyteller, an actress, an experienced coach and speaker, and a pretend audience member, … She was insightful, enthusiastic, intelligent, collaborative, got my jokes, and was just absolutely wonderful to work with …!”
Rebecca Knill
VP of Wells Fargo Home Mortagage, TED Speaker
Completed “Wow Your Audience Program” program
Erin was forthright in shepherding me to remain faithful to my message, to be true to who I am.
“If you are seeking performance coaching to help you show up with impact, I would highly recommend Erin Duffy and her Stage Performance Essentials Program.
From my initial exploratory meeting with Erin, she emphasized that the key to unlocking my unique connection with my ideal audience would be to be myself, speak as I usually would to a single client, and not ‘water-down’ my message for mass-appeal as I had been previously advised to do by others.
That was immediately liberating –yet not easy to accomplish in practice. Erin was forthright in shepherding me to remain faithful to my message, to be true to who I am, and how I serve. Today, I have clarity on the yardstick by which I will evaluate my videos: Am I showing up authentically as me?”
Dr. Kumar Ramlall
Medical Doctor, Business Consultant for Doctors and Leaders Facing Burnout
Completed “Camera Confidence Program” program
I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to find their true aspirations and desires to live the life you want to live and own your story.
“I was looking for a coach to help guide me to find the clarity and direction I needed to take to feel more fulfilled in my career and life. I met Erin and loved her story and I immediately knew that this program was going to change my life. She is extremely professional and amazing to work with. She was always engaged and provided so much valuable guidance in my sessions. We focused on the five steps in her Own Your Story | Change Your Life program and dove deep into my journey from childhood to where I am today. We then created an action plan to get to where I wanted to be and now I have so much more clarity, a better understanding of what is most important to me, and how I can tell that story while being true to myself and show up authentically. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to find their true aspirations and desires to live the life you want to live and own your story.”
Tamara P.
Integrated Marketing Strategist and Influencer
Completed “Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program” program
I wanted a coach who could help me discover my own voice and build real confidence rooted in authenticity.
“Frustrated and feeling stuck in my ability to connect with audiences through speaking, I knew I needed support to overcome my fear of public speaking and grow my impact in larger rooms to support my business growth. I was not interested in the “fake it until you make it” approach. I wanted a coach who could help me discover my own voice and build real confidence rooted in authenticity.
I was introduced to Erin Duffy through a colleague, and her free resources were so helpful that they prompted me to enroll in her Platinum Stage Readiness, Presence, and Delivery Program. I am truly grateful that I did. Erin guided me through a well-structured process that felt both strategic and personal. She took the time to understand my values, strengths, and goals through thoughtful exercises, and she tailored the program to what I specifically needed. She also gave me practical tools that helped me prepare with clarity, engage audiences with intention, and deliver my message in a way that felt natural and powerful.
I am typically cautious about investing in new coaching programs when results and pricing feel uncertain, especially when it is someone I have not worked with before. That being said, after speaking with Erin and reviewing her extensive experience, and seeing the value she provides through her resources, I had no doubt she was the right coach. The results proved it. I felt less fear around speaking, and I experienced more confidence and success when addressing larger audiences.
Erin has a rare ability to help you cultivate a stage presence that is authentic, engaging, and impactful. I would recommend her program to any professional, executive, or entrepreneur who is ready to elevate how they show up, communicate their message with confidence, and lead a room without losing themselves in the process.“
Batul Sadiq
Principal and Founder, BHS Personal Brand and Image Consulting
Completed the Platinum Stage Presence, Readiness and Delivery Program
She helped me move from anxiety to enjoyment and feeling engaged when I’m on a stage.
“I started working with Erin when I decided to move from running my company to leading it. I was thinking more strategically about the vision and brand and realized I had no idea how to talk about either in a public setting- much less communicating my own story as a business owner. I was nervous in front of crowds and often left panel discussions wishing I’d said so many things differently.
Erin was so great at guiding me toward my “why’ which cascaded into the topics I wanted to talk about. She helped me put context and definition around ideas and thoughts that I’ve always had but didn’t know how to communicate. And in doing so, I felt more confident and polished in my delivery. Beyond that, she helped me tactically structure and approach public speaking in a way where I know how to prep, I know what I need to walk in confidently and deliver my intended message.
One of Erin’s many superpowers is her ability to coach on the how and the why behind speaking. Without me even realizing it, I was building confidence and developing the tools I’m using now.
I would recommend Erin to a range of people. She helped me move from anxiety to enjoyment and feeling engaged when I’m on a stage. And she gave me the tools to work through nervousness. She’s also helped me craft messages and understand topics that were interesting to me.“
Hillary Spreizer
CEO, The Latitude Group
Completed the Platinum Stage Presence, Readiness and Delivery Program
I now have a clear understanding of my authentic self, liberated from the noise of outside influence.
“I’d been in business for over twenty years and had reached a point where growth of my practice was stagnant. I work in a competitive business, where we are constantly comparing ourselves to each other, and are continuously receiving a torrent of advice from all directions regarding how we should run our business and how we should interact with clients. In this environment, it is hard to stay true to yourself. It is easy to lose touch with how you personally connect with the work and why it is important to you. And when that happens, you become lost, unmotivated and discontent. This is where I was when I found Erin.
Erin took me through a well-structured program, peeling the onion of the self to distill down what my core values, passions and strengths are. With boundless positive energy, and an honest belief and excitement about the unique awesomeness of every individual she works with, Erin makes the process of self-exploration and self-discovery a joyful journey.
After working with Erin, I now have a clear understanding of my authentic self, liberated from the noise of outside influence. I am no longer distracted by comparison to other practitioners. I have reconnected with why this work is important to me. I come to work each day with a refreshed sense of ease and confidence, because how I run my practice and how I work with my clients is in alignment with my values. I have Erin to thank for her guidance and coaching to align my career with my values, passions and strengths.“
Ben Auckenthaler
CFP®, CSRIC®, Financial Advisor, Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner
Completed the Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program
Every time I speak with her I am energized to move forward!
“I’m very grateful to Erin Duffy and the opportunity to learn from her and the Own Your Story / Elevate Your Career program.
After many years spent at one company, I wanted to figure out overall what my next goals are and to rediscover my values. I realized I needed structured support to learn how to successfully and confidently express my strengths when searching for new opportunities. Erin is a deep listener who provides many different inspirational strategies for success, drawing from her dual careers as a performer and as a business executive. Along the way, I was able to transition from my previous position into a new job at a new company, pivoting back to the part of my industry where I have found the most fulfillment in the past. Looking forward to working again with her to fine-tune how I present myself in this new role. Every time I speak with her I am energized to move forward!“
Solveig Zarubin
Senior Producer, Haiku Games
Completed the Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program
I was able to identify the next steps to take in my career, set goals, and create a short- & long-term strategy effectively.
“I was at a point in my career where I felt lost, did not know what path I wanted to follow and didn’t know what my long-term career track looked like. Additionally, I felt like I didn’t have a clear understanding of who I was, my values and identity. Erin was referred to me and choosing to work with her was one of the best decisions and investments I’ve made for myself. The program helped me reconnect with myself and define my story. Now, I have a clear understanding of who I am, my values and my unique superpowers. Through the exercises, I was able to identify the next steps to take in my career, set goals, and create a short- & long-term strategy effectively.
As a professional, Erin is fantastic. She is supportive, encouraging, and challenging. She puts time and effort into listening, talks through and gets to a point where you are comfortable and clear about what you are working on. Erin goes beyond delivering and provides you with the tools you need to succeed. I never worked with a professional like that. I am deeply grateful for her and will continue to work with her throughout my journey.“
Larissa Simoncello
Senior Associate Global Treasury, Castlelake
Completed the Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program
It opened my eyes to the fact that I held myself back at times, and more importantly, it taught me how to overcome this.
“I’ve always considered myself to be a comfortable and confident speaker on stage. I was apprehensive about what I could actually learn by working with Erin. My impression was that most coaches instruct you on generic elements, like how to stand or how to make eye contact, etc. When Erin kicked off our coaching sessions we started with the “Inner Game”. That is when I realized this was going to be a very different experience. I learned a critical element of stage presence is to comfortably project who you are. In our work we were able to peel back the onion of who I am and what I can bring to the stage. This ended up being such a personal exploration. It opened my eyes to the fact that I held myself back at times, and more importantly, it taught me how to overcome this. We are all looking for that ‘thing’ that can take us to the next level. Understanding how to present not only your content, but also yourself using Erin’s system is a game changer. “
Kyle Wendland
Supply Chain Manager, Blu Dot
Completed the Platinum Stage Presence, Readiness and Delivery Program
Erin helped me show up more confidently and deliver my message the way I intended.
“Last year, I gave my first formal talk in more than a decade. I had something important to say, and I needed to make sure my message was heard the way I wanted it to be heard.
Choosing Erin was an easy decision. With her deep stage experience and accomplished business background, I trusted I was in good hands. What I didn’t expect was how much she would help me shape the talk from the very beginning. She knew what was going to work and what wasn’t. From there, we worked on the words: which ones to accentuate, how to coordinate my movement on stage with my message, and how to stay grounded in what I was there to say. Erin helped me show up more confidently and deliver my message the way I intended.
I’d recommend Erin to anyone who has something important to say and wants to make sure it lands on stage.”
Susan Cevette
Wealth Advisor, Founder of WatersEdge Wealth Management
Wow Your Audience Program Completed
I recommend Erin to others who may have lost their way and need their fire reignited
“Erin’s coaching makes you do the deep digging where you will find some wonderful hidden treasures to clarify your way forward. I had hit a really massive funk and my soul was slowly dying because I was overworked in so many uninspiring ways. I wasn’t taking in those things that truly make me happy. Erin was able to find common threads that occurred throughout my experiences which shaped me and my decisions. Her big element of working from the inside to the outside is a very unique way of exploring and has proven durable and enormously powerful for me. I would recommend Erin to others who may have lost their way and need their fire reignited. It’s easy to fall off the path and let the days and eventually years pass you by because you are afraid to make a move. I now know my strengths, things I need to work on and have an understanding of how to live according to my values. I clearly communicate with business partners and co-workers about my non-negotiables and things I truly value in work and life.”
Melody M.
Theatrical Producer, Director, Teacher and Singer/Actor
Completed “Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program” program
Erin is down to earth and helped me grow in the areas I needed to improve.
“If you want to step up your game in speaking and storytelling, Erin will help you excel. If your goal is to be on a stage, podcasting or teaching, she can help you dramatically improve your connection to your audience. I reached out to her when I had just completed my first webinar to my tribe. I was stiff, too slow, and really needed to work on my presentation. I wanted to work with someone to improve. Given Erin’s talent on stage (have you seen her Proof Talk?) and corporate experience – I knew Erin was the one coach I would listen to and not be ‘intimidated’ by. She is down to earth and helped me grow in the areas I needed to improve. Her coaching helped me be on camera more. ….I really improved my game, and you definitely can too!”
Sheri’ DuMond
Founder Confident Warriors
Completed “Camera Confidence Program” program
Working with Erin gave me the courage, support, and tools that I needed…
“I was at a cross roads in my career and was conflicted on which road to take next. Working with Erin gave me the courage, support, and tools that I needed to find the answers I was seeking, by reconnecting with my authentic self through my own personal stories. I was able to connect the dots between what I was passionate about, what I valued, and who I really was at the core of my being. Through the exercises, I was able to identify the next steps to take in my career, set clear goals around the kind of roles I wanted to go after, and eventually landed that next role. Today, I am happier, more fulfilled, and am pursuing my life’s purpose.”
Shana N.
IT Consultant and Business Analyst
Completed “Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program” program
Working with Erin was nothing short of exceptional.
“Working with Erin was nothing short of exceptional. I was in a personal rut trying to figure out what I want out of my life, career, and how to move forward. My time working with Erin, through her Own Your Story | Change Your Life Program, gave me valuable exercises, personal time, and coaching to dive into myself, defining my core values, and integrating them into action steps so that I can set reasonable goals with intention. Thanks to all of this, I was able to make changes to my life and career and steer things into a meaningful direction. I recommend working with Erin to anyone feeling stuck or lost in any aspect of their life”
Alex M.
Business Tax and Process Risk and Control Associate
Completed “Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program” program
Erin was a phenomenal coach for helping me determine my next chapter.
“Erin was a phenomenal coach for helping me determine my next chapter. Her compassionate, insightful, and elegant mastery in guiding me out of my comfort zone helped me determine my non-negotiables. I now believe that in order to figure out what direction you want to go, it is extremely important to dig deep and understand yourself. I encourage anyone who needs change in their career to utilize Erin and her incredible skills. No matter what age someone is or where they are in their career, I feel that anyone would benefit. Erin’s Own Your Story | Change Your Life Program will make all the difference.”
Diana K.
Upper Extremity Therapist and Passionate Mentor in Patient Education
Completed “Own Your Story | Elevate Your Career Program” program
