Resilience keynote speaking

Rise. And rise again.

Vancouver-based resilience keynote speaker Dr. Erica Harris inspires audiences worldwide to overcome adversity, cultivate resilience, and discover strength in life’s most challenging moments — through powerful storytelling and lived experience that leaves audiences inspired, energized and equipped to rise.

Trusted worldwide · TEDx speaker
Dr. Erica Harris delivering a keynote
TEDx“Own Every Second” speaker
On stage

Unforgettable talks that turn extraordinary lived experience into practical tools for courage, resilience and hope.

Trusted by organizations including the Canadian Blood Services and the University of British Columbia. Event planners who book Erica once tend to recommend her again and again.

Why book Erica

A keynote your audience will never forget.

Her story is extraordinary, her delivery is polished, and her impact on audiences is lasting. Here’s what she consistently brings to the stage.

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Unmatched authenticity

Audiences connect immediately with Erica’s lived experience and courage.

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Global speaking experience

She has presented at healthcare conferences, corporate events, universities and women’s leadership forums.

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TEDx credibility

Her talk “Own Every Second” shows her ability to inspire and move audiences.

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Audience impact

Attendees leave energized, empowered and equipped with practical resilience strategies.

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Flexible delivery

Erica engages audiences both virtually and in person for global events.

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Proven across industries

From healthcare to corporate to education, her message resonates across sectors.

Dr. Erica Harris speaking on stage
Signature keynote

The courage to rise.

Resilience is often misunderstood as toughness, or the absence of struggle. In this keynote, Erica shares her extraordinary journey through life-threatening illness, two life-saving transplants, and the rebuilding of her life — and what it taught her about rising.

Audiences will discover

  • How resilience is built through adversity
  • Mindset shifts to navigate uncertainty
  • Practical strategies to strengthen emotional and psychological resilience
  • How individuals and organizations can cultivate cultures of courage and hope
Canadian youth leadership event
For schools

Canadian youth leadership events.

Our Canadian Youth Leadership Speaking Program inspires and empowers high-school students to build resilience, strengthen confidence, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and courage — through engaging storytelling and practical, real-world tools that resonate long after the talk ends.

It’s delivered by Erica in collaboration with Dr. Keyvan Hadad, a Vancouver-based pediatrician who has worked extensively with youth and families through BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre. Together they bring a powerful blend of lived experience, clinical insight and a shared passion for supporting young people.

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TEDx talk

Own Every Second.

In her TEDx talk, Erica explores the profound impact of living intentionally — drawing on her journey through leukemia, two life-saving transplants, and rebuilding her life. Life is precious. Every moment matters. Resilience is built in the moments we choose to rise.

Talk themes

Message that lands in every room.

No matter the industry or audience, Erica’s message of resilience, courage and hope lands with equal power.

Rising Through Adversity

How individuals turn challenges into growth and opportunity.

The Science & Spirit of Resilience

Exploring the interplay between mindset, body and emotional resilience.

Leading Through Uncertainty

How resilient leaders inspire strength, clarity and courage in challenging times.

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Straight from Erica’s clients

Long after the applause fades.

Reproduced exactly as each person wrote them.

Erica Harris is an inspired and heartfelt speaker, who provides gritty and heart provoking thought on what a gift life truly is. Her message of hope, courage, resilience and love is the simplest foundational formula for success!

Izumi Miki McGruerManaging Director, Freedom 55 Financial

Erica Harris has a tremendous and inspiring story story that cuts to the heart of our humanity. Her moving story of overcoming significant and personal adversity in the setting of overwhelming odds had great impact upon the audience of healthcare professionals at the annual Canadian Critical Care Conference. She presents herself in a personable, humble, yet straightforward manner. She teaches us all that in the end, it’s not the adversity that defines us but rather we are defined by how we choose to meet the challenges that come our way. I have been privileged to see Erica present her story.

Dr. Vinay DhingraCritical Care and Internal Medicine Physician

Dr. Erica Harris is one of the most inspirational women, if not the most, that I have ever met in my entire life. What she went through as a young mom is just incredible but what is even more incredible is her resilience, her passion and her dedication for making life better for all of you! Just wait until you hear her speak- she speaks straight from the heart and soul. She is authentic and genuine. You will laugh, you will cry and you won’t believe it!

Maureen McGrath, RNHost of the Sunday Night Health Show
Beyond the Stage

More Ways to Work with Erica

Erica is also the founder of:

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Rise Today Consulting

Delivering resilience keynote speaking and health coaching worldwide.

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Rising Minds Counselling and Psychotherapy

Providing online therapy for residents of British Columbia and Ontario.

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