Erica Dhawan

Erica Dhawan is a globally recognized thought leader and the world’s leading authority on Connectional Intelligence, as well as the Founder & CEO of Cotential. Through her speaking, training, and consulting, she helps business leaders unlock innovative ways to build strong connections, increase value, and drive measurable results. Her work focuses on enabling organizations to stay competitive in a fast-evolving, digitally connected world.

She is the co-author of the bestselling book Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence and has been named by Thinkers50 as the “Oprah of Management Ideas.” Erica is also the host of the award-winning podcast Masters of Leadership and a contributor to leading platforms like Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. Her ideas are shaping the future of business by emphasizing collaboration, communication, and the power of networks.

Erica has spoken on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including the World Economic Forum at Davos, and has worked with global organizations like FedEx, PepsiCo, and McGraw Hill Financial. She also serves as a board member for Lufthansa Innovation Hub and has prior experience at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital. With academic credentials from Harvard University, MIT Sloan, and The Wharton School, she continues to inspire leaders to harness connection as a superpower for growth and success.