Erica Barnhart is a transformative communication coach, accomplished author, and the founder of Claxon.

Erica has made it her mission to help purpose-driven leaders communicate with greater clarity and confidence. A faculty member at the University of Washington, she teaches leadership with a focus on how powerful communication can drive real impact for individuals, teams, and entire organizations.

From the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Microsoft and Global Impact, more than 100 organizations have turned to Erica to elevate their messaging and leadership presence. She’s the author of Pitchfalls: Why Bad Pitches Happen to Good People and a contributor to the Stanford Social Innovation Review, where she explores the power of words to spark change.