ABOUT ERIK THERWANGER

 

Erik is the founder of Think GREAT and draws from his experiences as a U.S. Marine, executive business leader, sales professional, and entrepreneur to help organizations achieve new levels of success. He uniquely combines leadership development, team building, sales training, and goal-setting into strategies and techniques that empower team members and leaders to exceed expectations.

Erik has inspired audiences at companies such as US Bank, Sam’s Club, Shutterfly, RE/MAX, Hubbard Broadcasting, Thomson Reuters, U.S. Foods, armed services commands ranging from the Air National Guard to the U.S. Marine Corps, charities like The American Cancer Society, law enforcement and government agencies, and organizations in the health care and education industries.

Think GREAT is a Certified Veteran-Owned Business and Erik is also author of The Think GREAT Collection. Erik shares the successful, proven concepts in his six books to give individuals and organizations the competitive edge needed for achieving new levels of success.

The LEADERSHIP Connection
ELEVATE
Dynamic Sales Combustion
The GOAL Formula
GPS: Goal Planning Strategy
The SCALE Factor

As a speaker and coach, Erik’s training sessions provide the tools needed to achieve greater results. With a lasting message of inspiration, he also empowers audiences as he describes his life-changing experience of being his wife’s caregiver, during her four bouts with cancer.

Erik’s interactive and entertaining style engages audiences as he empowers them to open new possibilities in their personal and professional lives.

Erik’s 3 Pillars of Business Greatness allows organizations to achieve greater results by providing dynamic programs and resources for the enhancement of leadership development, strategic planning, and sales excellence – building a stronger foundation.

As a trainer and speaker for the spouses of armed services personnel, Erik is deeply aware of their challenges and sacrifices. To help support their education and career goals, Erik founded the Think GREAT Foundation, which is dedicated to awarding scholarships to military spouses.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

THE LEADERSHIP CONNECTION

Format: 30 minute to 3 hour keynote, presentation or interactive workshop

FOR LEADERS WHO WANT TO ACHIEVE GREATER RESULTS

Discover the Elite Purposes of Every Leader

  • Enhance Perceptions
  • Elevate Priorities
  • Empower People
  • Exceed Possibilities

From his dynamic book, The LEADERSHIP Connection, Erik will share the leadership strategies and techniques he learned while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and has applied as an executive business leader. 

Transform Your Team Into Leaders Who Are Focused on GREAT Results

  • Identify the Difference between Management and Leadership
  • Develop a Unifying Culture that Fosters an Environment for Success
  • Transform your Current Dialogue into Crystal Clear Communication
  • Learn the Art of Delegation and Work More “On” Your Business
audience activity educational / informative entertainment-based humorous / funny inspirational / life-changing

 

THE GOAL FORMULA – COMPLETING THE BIG PICTURE OF YOUR LIFE

Format: 30 minutes to 3 hour keynote, presentation or interactive workshop

ACCOMPLISH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS

How Important are Your Goals?

  • Identify Your Greater Purpose
  • Enhance Your Career
  • Maximize Your Time
  • Build Confidence

From his life-changing book, The GOAL Formula, Erik will share the goal setting strategies and techniques he developed as his wife’s caregiver, during her four battles with cancer. Accomplish your goals – no matter what circumstances you face.

Transform Your Team Into Focused, Goal-Oriented Leaders

  • Learn the 5 Necessary Steps to Accomplishing any Goal
audience activity educational / informative entertainment-based humorous / funny inspirational / life-changing

 

ELEVATE – TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Format: 30 minutes to 3 hour keynote, presentation or interactive workshop

BECOME THE BUSINESS PILOT YOUR COMPANY NEEDS

The Business Elevation System (BES)

  • Create Your Flight Plan
  • Develop Your Aircrew
  • Learn Tactical Maneuvers
  • Ascend to New Levels

From his powerful book, ELEVATE, Erik shares the aviation strategies he learned as an air traffic controller in the U.S. Marine Corps, which he applied to the business sector to achieve over 300% growth while developing leaders and enhancing culture

Your Business Aircraft was not Designed to Stay on the Ground!

  • Identify a Dynamic Destination that motivates and inspires your team
  • Create the fuel that provides your aircraft with Business Synergy
  • Learn how to navigate through challenging corporate Turbulence
  • Achieve consistent and predictable business Ascension
audience activity educational / informative entertainment-based humorous / funny inspirational / life-changing

 

DYNAMIC SALES COMBUSTION

Format: 30 minute to 3 hour keynote, presentation or interactive workshop

Based on Erik’s book, Dynamic Sales Combustion, learn how to create the sales engine required for transformational sales results and drive sales to new levels.
Attendees will discover the strategies necessary to enhance their perceptions of selling and open new opportunities. With an emphasis of developing productive actions, attendees will learn new ways to overcome challenges, harness the power of a productive schedule, and develop an environment that supports high-performance. Today’s sales leaders will unleash untapped potential in their teams!

• Develop an Unbreakable Mindset
• Understand how to gather Unparalleled Data
• Create Unstoppable Gears
• Develop a culture with Unmatched Structure

audience activity educational / informative entertainment-based humorous / funny inspirational / life-changing