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About Erik

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
  • Masters of Science in Instructional Design
  • Masters in Strategic Communication (in progress)
  • Master Trainer for Crucial Learning
  • Member of the Midwest Speaker’s Bureau
  • National Speaking Association Member
  • Advanced Professional Speech Educator and Coach Accreditation
  • Certified in Mastering Pillars of Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Speaking and Facilitation
  • Certified Enneagram Facilitator and Coach
I’m serious about making communicating with confidence, fun.

 

The secret to being a powerful communicator — the kind that makes people rethink how they perceive something or inspires them to reach higher — is confidence.

But confidence is tricky, isn’t it?

To be confident in something, you must first lack confidence in it.

I know something about lacking confidence, especially in communication.

I grew up between two cultures — Mexican and American. I learned the language, traditions, and family heritage of both at the same time. It was an incredible way to learn about the world from different perspectives, and, as a kid, I saw joy and possibility in everything!

It also came with confusion and struggles.

As I grew older, I felt firsthand the rejection and ridicule that came with being different, consistently pulled by the expectations of both cultures. I quickly understood that not having the “right” words, the same knowledge as everyone else, or the ability to say what I wanted to meant being an outcast.

I learned that, to stay safe, I needed to stay silent.

I changed from a confident, communicative kid to one who would suppress his thoughts and feelings out of a crippling fear of being judged.

That was until high school, when an unexpected — and fortunate — series of events led me to join the speech and debate team.

I learned that what scares us most is what grows us most.

I learned that what grows us is not running away from the uncomfortable, but running toward it.

I learned that transforming fears into fuel is the key to building confidence.

And I know how to make it fun.

I’ll teach you how to stretch your comfort zone in a safe, impactful, and transformative way, all while experiencing the joy of speaking up your story.

Because, you know what else is fun?

  • Inspiring and teaching audiences to reach their greatest desires
  • Authentic connection and communication with our teams
  • Transforming prospects into clients and exceeding your goals
  • Building lasting confidence and self-trust

You’re too inspiring to let your fears determine your success.

Join me in speaking up with confidence. And together, we’ll transform your fear into fuel.

Erik Dominguez

what they’re saying

“Erik is a dynamic speaker, and his ability to connect with the audience is unmatched. He spoke to our leadership team for over three hours, and it just flew by. The session he provided for our frontline teams was one of our best-attended in-person events. His topics are applicable to leadership and workforce in any industry and are inspiring yet realistic. I highly recommend Erik and look forward to working with him again!”

Jo-El Sprecher
Mary Greely Medical Center

“Erik was our opening keynote speaker at a conference of 450 attendees, and he knocked it out of the park. He brought great energy to start the program, and his concepts were continuously referenced throughout the conference weekend. He was a pleasure to work with through the planning process and took the time to understand our group’s composition to ensure he was meeting the attendees’ needs. He was inspiring, engaging, and effective!”

Mandy Dean
Association of Change Management Professionals

“Erik’s energy, passion for teaching, and use of real-life analogies to offer advice is effective — even in a virtual environment. I appreciated the tangible examples of how to boost confidence and speak clearly. His audience had abroad comfort and experience level with verbal communication. He shared a variety of analogies that were relatable and tangible for us to incorporate into everyday life.”

Kimberly Broderick
United Health Care
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