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Erin King: Ignite Peak Performance Through Energy Management

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Most people are exhausted—not because they’re doing too much, but because they’re spending their energy on the wrong things. In this practical and engaging keynote, Erin helps audiences identify their energy leaks, reset their focus, and learn how to show up fully in both work and life. Backed by her extensive research on personal energy management, she walks through real-world strategies to avoid burnout and lead with clarity, especially in high-stress environments. Perfect for teams navigating change, fast growth, or demanding schedules.

When we talk about success, we often focus on time management. Erin King challenges that notion, arguing that it’s not about managing your time, but managing your energy. Drawing from her groundbreaking research, Erin shows how understanding your personal energy instinct can lead to better decisions, stronger leadership, and more sustainable results. This talk gives audiences the science and tools to stop operating on empty and start leading from a place of power. Whether you’re a CEO or just starting out, this talk will change the way you work and live.

Everyone has a unique way they’re wired to generate energy. Erin introduces her Energy Exam® framework, breaking down the five energy instincts—Kinetic, Generative, Rigorous, Responsive, and Synergistic. This keynote is interactive, science-backed, and immediately actionable—perfect for kickoffs, team summits, or events focused on growth and transformation.

Biography

Erin King is a bestselling author, researcher, and the world’s leading expert on personal energy management. She is the creator of The Energy Exam, the first scientific assessment designed to identify an individual’s unique energy instinct and help them unlock sustainable performance in both their professional and personal lives.

Following a life-altering health scare, King led the largest study ever conducted on personal energy, working alongside a team of PhD researchers to better understand the habits and traits that drive clarity, focus, and resilience. Her methodology has since been adopted by organizations including Google, Disney, the Academy Awards, VISA, Adobe, Hilton, and the United States Navy.

A three-time entrepreneur, King built and sold her digital agency after launching two startups before the age of 30. She is the author of You’re Kind of a Big Deal: Level Up by Unlocking Your Audacity, which encourages readers to step into their boldest, most capable selves. Her insights on energy, mindset, and performance have reached audiences in over a dozen countries, earning her recognition as one of SUCCESS Magazine’s Top 10 Must-See Motivational Speakers alongside Mel Robbins and Jay Shetty.

King has delivered keynote speeches around the world, from Bali to Amsterdam, and her podcast On Your Terms ranks in the top one percent globally. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Psychology Today, and her PhD-led energy research is currently under academic review for publication.

Off-duty you’ll find her playing all the outside sports with her husband Hartman, or hanging out with her huge, lively Irish family. And finally: if kissing your dog (Miss Betty White) directly on the mouth is wrong- Erin does not want to be right.

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