Erika Chestnut

Erika Chestnut is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and speaker who helps organizations unlock the full leadership potential of their high-performing talent.

As the founder of PowerHouse Professionals, Erika works with companies to develop influential leaders who can navigate complex organizational environments, drive strategic decisions, and sustain high performance without burnout.

Her work focuses on a challenge many organizations face: talented professionals who deliver exceptional results but are not always positioned to lead at the next level. Through her POWER™ Leadership Architecture and ASCEND™ Career Acceleration Framework, Erika equips professionals with the capabilities required to transition from execution to leadership ownership.
Erika frequently speaks on topics including executive presence, leadership influence, strategic positioning, and sustainable performance, helping organizations strengthen leadership pipelines, retain top talent, and build cultures where influence, accountability, and growth thrive.

While her work often focuses on advancing women in technology, her frameworks address broader leadership challenges that affect teams and organizations across industries.