The Woman Behind the Movement
From corporate executive to your biggest cheerleader—Erica Briody is rewriting the rules for the next generation of women.
From corporate executive to your biggest cheerleader—Erica Briody is rewriting the rules for the next generation of women.
Erica Briody didn’t start out confident. She started out capable—and spent years being told to smile more, speak softer, and wait her turn.
She followed the rules. She worked hard. She stayed quiet in meetings even when she had the answer. And she watched less qualified people get promoted while she played the “good girl.”
Sound familiar?
Then something shifted. Erica realized the “good girl” narrative wasn’t broken—it was designed to keep women small. So she stopped following it and started rewriting it.
That decision changed everything. She realized she was worth way more than this.
Over two decades, Erica has built her career across the globe:
London | Early Career Foundation
Where she learned that speaking up wasn’t optional—it was essential. Led talent acquisition for emerging markets.
Hong Kong | Regional Leadership
Built and managed teams across Asia-Pacific. Discovered that ambition doesn’t need translation—it needs permission.
Switzerland | Global Strategy
Advised on international talent strategy for Novartis. Learned that different cultures share the same challenge: women waiting for permission they already deserve.
India | Scaling Teams
Led rapid growth initiatives for OYO. Mentored young women navigating male-dominated industries.
Miami | Where She Is Today
Now focused full-time on the Be BAD movement, helping women worldwide claim their voice and career.
Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA ( Europe, Middle East and Africa)
SVP Global Talent Acquisition Leader
Senior Vice President (SVP) Global Talent Acquisition
Global Head of Talent and Search
“These recognitions aren’t about ego—they’re proof that the approach works. When women enhance who they are instead of changing who they are, extraordinary things happen.”
Beyond the boardrooms and conference stages, Erica is a proud mom to two daughters who inspire everything she does.
“Every time I mentor a young woman, I think about my girls. I think about the world I want them to grow up in. A world where they don’t have to choose between being kind and being ambitious. Where they can speak up without apologizing. Where being BAD—Bold, Ambitious, Determined—is celebrated, not criticized.”
Her daughters watch her write, speak, and lead. They see a woman who built a global career without losing herself. And that’s the example she wants to set—not just for them, but for every woman navigating her own path.
Erica delivers transformational keynotes, workshops, and leadership programs for companies, universities, and organizations worldwide.
Her approach isn’t theoretical—it’s based on two decades of leading global teams and mentoring thousands of women through real career challenges.
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For Universities & Early Career
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For Corporate Teams
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For Women’s Organizations
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For Executive Teams
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Welcome & Introduction
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The BAD Method™ for Entrepreneurs
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Networking as a Power Skill
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Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt
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Entrepreneurial Risk-Taking
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Building Your Personal Brand Early
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Q&A
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Closing & Takeaways
