Erin Coupe is an international speaker, renowned author of I Can Fit That In, and founder & CEO of Authentically EC, a professional training, coaching, and personal development company that helps people and organizations cultivate energy intelligence, redefine productivity, build resilience, and expand leadership qualities. She is also the host of the popular podcast I Can Fit That In.
Erin is known for her ability to energize, inspire, and deeply connect—bridging the soul of business with the power of human connection. Her work dismantles the outdated belief that productivity must come at the cost of exhaustion, offering an intentional, neuroscience-backed approach that fuels both performance and fulfillment.
Her bestselling book, I Can Fit That In, was named to the highly influential J.P. Morgan NextList 2026—one of just eleven titles recognized as “standout books that inspire big thinking in this era of transformation at the intersection of innovation and legacy.” Her thought leadership has also been featured in major media outlets including Fast Company, Business Insider, Inc, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, The Globe and Mail, The Boston Herald, ABC, and CBS.
Trusted by leading organizations, Erin has designed and delivered transformative programs for clients such as Major League Soccer, AbbVie, Spotify, Norton Rose Fulbright, CBRE, Harvard University, Medline Industries, Eaton, and CMA CGM. Her insights resonate across Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, universities, and global associations seeking to empower their people and elevate their culture.
Before founding her company in 2020, Erin spent over 17 years in leadership roles at global firms including Goldman Sachs and CBRE. Her transition from corporate executive to transformational guide was sparked by a personal journey from self-sabotage to self-leadership—enriched by studies in neuroscience (MIT), quantum mechanics, and spiritual growth. This multidisciplinary foundation shapes her grounded yet expansive approach to alignment, energy, and sustainable success.
Erin lives on the North Shore of Chicago with her husband and two boys. When she’s not speaking, coaching, or creating, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time in nature.
"Erin’s keynote was just what our top 200 leaders needed. Her story, stress-relief techniques, & reminder that we are human first truly resonated. I still use her breathing techniques daily—it’s freeing & helps slow down to think before I respond."
"Erin’s keynote was just what our top 200 leaders needed. Her story, stress-relief techniques, & reminder that we are human first truly resonated. I still use her breathing techniques daily—it’s freeing & helps slow down to think before I respond."