Founder and president of Erickson Coaching International and originator of the Solution-Focused and Outcome-Oriented Coaching model.

Since 1980, Erickson has been a pioneer in ICF-certified coach training across Canada, the USA, and globally. In the 45 years that Erickson has been growing, Marilyn has traveled around the world providing training and coaching for the global community.

She remains a formidable trainer, thought-leader, speaker and writer, inspiring the world with her relentless dedication to human transformation - one conversation at a time.

Niki Smirni, author of THE METHOD: Become Who You Meant to Be, is a lifelong
student of humanity, entrepreneur, and transformational leadership expert with
over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy, psychology, and personal
development.

She is the founder of Travelgems, Europe’s leading well-being company, and a TEDx
Speaker known for inspiring audiences around the world to live with clarity,
authenticity, and purpose.

In 2024, she was honored with the National Wellness Visionary Award for her
groundbreaking work in the field of well-being and has been featured in Fortune,
Marie Claire, and other leading publications.

She holds two MSc degrees — one in Transformational Leadership from NYU and
another in International Marketing from Strathclyde University. She is also a Certified
Chopra Meditation Instructor, bringing a mindful and holistic dimension to her work.
This foundation, together with her love for philosophy and spirituality, allows her to
merge academic insight, spiritual practice, and real-world experience with timeless
wisdom. Niki’s work focuses on building communities that thrive together, rooted in
her belief that growth is collective, not merely individual. Her mission is to build a
world full of authentic human smiles.

Sandra Da Silva is a TEDx Speaker, trainer, and transformational leader known for her work on emotional intelligence, resilience, and modern leadership.

With over 25 years of corporate experience, she blends neuroscience, NLP, coaching, and holistic practices to support individuals and organizations navigating change.

She is the Founder of Da Silva Training Academy and The Inner Architect, and Co-Founder of IPG (Integrated Professional Growth).

Sandra designs high-impact learning experiences focused on mental fitness, wellbeing, and soft skills, empowering professionals to lead with clarity, confidence, and authenticity across cultures and industries.