Speaking
Inspiring Changeprofessional speaker
Universities + Conventions + Workshops +
Schools
motivational storytelling
Eric uses film, poetry, images, and his experiences around the world to inspire us to be the change we want to see.
Speaking Topics Include
- On Being an Active Witness: Choosing a New Path for Relational Activism
- Moving from Survival to Thriving in the 21st Century Workplace
- Reframing Conflict: Shifting Attitudes/Shifting Results
- Ubuntu: The Essence of Being Human
- Peacebuilding: How to Have Peace in Korea – It’s Not Rocket Science
- Surviving and Thriving in the Legal Profession: Non-Violent Advocacy
inspirational speaker
Events
DEVELOPING A THRIVING WORKPLACE (AND LIFE): THE FOUR STEPS TO GROW PERSONAL POTENTIAL INTO TEAM SUCCESS
Eric teams up with Will Wilkinson, author of Thriving in Business and Live, Upgrading the Software of your Mind to produce a one-day workshop to enhance worklife relations.
Workshop Topics:
- Develop an Irresistible Vision for Navigating to Success
- Innovative Proven Mediation Principles to Co-create Imaginative Solutions
- Steering Clear of Legal Hot Water: what causes employees to sue?
- Maximize Potential: from “fried and bored” to “energized and engaged”
- Turning Management into Leadership to Inspire Genius in your Staff
- How the “Me Too” Movement Demands Proactive Attention to Pre-empt Disaster
- Whistleblower, Trouble maker, or Ally: leveraging the value of “speaking up”
- Advanced Communication Skills for Developing Engaged Stakeholders
Past Engagements
For nearly three decades, Eric has been inspiring audiences to be the change they want to see in the world. Learn more about Eric’s Events
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Testimonials
“Eric’s motivation and passion for international human rights is truly inspirational. Eric’s amazing life experiences and his stories about his international peacemaking work act as a wake up call for any law student who has forgotten why she wanted to become a lawyer in the first place.”
“In a system that is riddled with conflict, Eric spoke to us about being the kind of lawyers that try to minimize the toxicity and conflict instead of adding to it.”
“It was extremely refreshing to have such a successful and accomplished lawyer address students from the perspective that promoting peace and social justice is a successful, and attainable, legal career. Eric was able to show us real world opportunities for this type of work along with how we can be proactive now, as law students.”
“Fascinating to think about new perspectives on creating peace….”
“Informative and interesting.”
“Extremely eye-opening,”
“Eric’s presentation showed us that you don’t need to work for a big International NGO to make an impact on international human rights. Eric’s work toward peace in South Africa and Korea provides an inspiring example to law students.”
“We were thrilled to have you and a lot of interest was generated. It’s hard to find lawyers as motivated, inspirational and original as you!”
“Highest Recommendation! Mr. Sirotkin shared his story, especially about his work with reconciliation. His knowledge and personal experience brought our studies to life. Eric was very professional, yet able to address questions with age-appropriate responses. The class period seemed to go way too quickly. I and my students were very impressed.”
“I learned a lot about the relationship between being a good person and making legal advances for issues you care about and how being mindful of both can prevent burnout. Seeing a lawyer with as much passion for public service now as they had at the beginning of their career was inspirational and life-affirming.”
“The time you spent here visiting class after class was exciting and informative for students, faculty and administration. The gift of knowledge you shared will remain with our students long after they leave our doors.”
“Eric always received glowing reports from those who attended his lectures. I have also heard him speak on several occasions. Eric is an outstanding communicator and teacher and is able to reach out to diverse groups to stimulate discussion. He served as a Keynote Speaker for the City’s Human Rights Day events, and was himself a recipient of the distinguished City of Human Rights Award.”