Erica Mohr

Erica is inspired by leaders who are willing to learn, try, fail, and reboot; leaders committed to making a positive impact in the world. Serving these change makers is her life’s work.

As a Senior Executive Coach, Erica partners with individuals and teams to cut through the noise and amplify the outcomes that matter most—in their heads and in their organizations. For more than a decade, she has supported leaders across finance, start-ups, education, engineering, healthcare, nonprofits, telecom, and the federal government. Since 2019, Erica has partnered with world-renowned thought leader, Dr. Brené Brown, working within organizations to build courageous cultures as a facilitator and coach. Erica’s leadership journey includes serving as a Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard, Executive Director of an international nonprofit, Co-Founder of a national employee resource group, and Founder of a consultancy.

Erica holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation. She earned a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in Education from San Diego State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Management from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

Based in Northern Virginia, Erica finds joy while traveling with her husband Pete, dancing (or cooking) in her kitchen, celebrating others’ triumphs, and settling into shavasana. You can connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamohr/

What does being a Courage Champion look like in my world?

Being a Courage Keeper in my day-to-day means walking alongside clients as they strengthen their courage. I help them clarify and operationalize their values so they can lead with integrity under pressure. I help them reframe fear—not as evidence of weakness, but as a signal they are on the edge of something meaningful. And when they experience professional setbacks, I stay with them in the discomfort, reminding them they are not alone and that their worth has not diminished.

Why does it matter:

This work matters because I am deeply committed to helping people live fuller, more connected lives. Serving as a Courage Keeper allows me to live my purpose while witnessing others expand into theirs. We spend a significant portion of our lives at work; contributing to environments where people feel more grounded, more human, and more capable feels not only worthwhile, but essential.