About Erica Mattison — Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author

As an executive and career coach, I help purpose-driven professionals and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and intention. My work blends coaching, advising, and facilitation to create meaningful progress that lasts.

Executive Coach | Career Strategist | Speaker | Author

Executive & Career Coach for Purpose-Driven Professionals and Organizations

After navigating a winding career path across sectors, I realized how powerful it is to feel aligned with your work — and that realization inspired me to become a coach. I now draw on more than 20 years of experience in sustainability, higher education, and advocacy to help leaders and professionals gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and lead with purpose.

With degrees in psychology, public administration, and law, I bring a systems-level perspective to executive coaching, leadership development, and career growth.

I’ve learned how reflection, communication, and intentional action can spark real transformation for both individuals and organizations. Based in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, I work with clients locally and virtually to help them grow with clarity, confidence, and sustainable success.

How I Help Clients Grow

I partner with professionals and organizations to strengthen clarity, confidence, and leadership capacity through tailored coaching, advising, and development experiences designed for lasting impact.

For Organizations

I collaborate with mission-driven organizations to develop leaders, strengthen teams, and foster cultures where people thrive.

Organizations bring me in to:

Strengthen leadership capacity through executive coaching
Build trust and collaboration through team-building workshops
Facilitate leadership development programs and retreats
Foster cultures that engage and retain talented, purpose-driven employees

Together, we co-create practical, engaging experiences that help leaders and teams grow with clarity, connection, and impact.

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For Professionals

I work with professionals who are ready to create meaningful, values-aligned careers and strengthen their leadership capacity.

Clients often reach out when they’re:

Exploring a career pivot or new direction
Feeling underutilized or uncertain about next steps
Preparing for a promotion, leadership role, or job search
Seeking to lead and communicate with greater confidence

Through personalized career coaching, I help clients clarify goals, make informed decisions, and take consistent, intentional action toward fulfilling, sustainable work.

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Credentials and Background

I bring a unique blend of professional experience and formal training to my work as an executive coach, career strategist, and leadership development facilitator.

My approach integrates insight, structure, and strategy — helping clients create meaningful progress in their careers, leadership, and organizations.

Highlights include:
✓ Certified Career Coach and Master Certified Life Coach — blending coaching expertise with strategic insight

✓ Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology that deepened my understanding of motivation, behavior, organizations, and systems

✓ 20+ years of experience in sustainability, advocacy, higher education, and team development

✓ Author of Clarifying What Matters: Creating Direction for Your Career

✓ Speaker at national conferences, universities, and professional associations

✓ Featured thought leader in The Boston Globe and leading career development podcasts

✓ Board member and advisor to nonprofit and community initiatives

Conversations & Thought Leadership

I believe that stories and shared reflection are powerful tools for learning, connection, and growth.

Through my work as a speaker, facilitator, and podcast host, I explore what it means to lead and live with purpose — and how clarity, communication, and courage can shape meaningful careers and organizations.

I host the Conversations with Erica podcast, featuring leaders, changemakers, and professionals who share insights from their own journeys in leadership, career transitions, and values-driven work.

Recent Episodes:

Bike Bus Revolution: Inspiring Stories with Coach Sam Balto
Being True to Myself: Jill Rafter on Consulting and Motherhood
Living with No Regrets: Diane Ivey on Her Values-Led Career
Chasing Your Now: Building a Life That Fits" with Chuck Spidell

🎧 Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

In addition to hosting, I’ve been featured as a guest and guest host on podcasts such as Find Your Dream Job and Career Buzz, and I frequently speak at universities, conferences, and professional associations about career development, leadership communication, and organizational growth.

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Clients & Impact

I’ve partnered with organizations and professionals across sectors — including higher education, sustainability, nonprofits, and government — to strengthen leadership, communication, and workplace culture.

My executive coaching, team development, and career coaching services help people and organizations gain clarity, improve collaboration, and create sustainable success.

Selected Organizational Partners:

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Working with Erica on my career transition was extremely helpful. She supported me through the whole process, and some of the aspects of the job search that seemed daunting to me all of a sudden came within reach.

John S., Mid-Career Pivoter

Erica facilitated a 3-part series for our professional community, providing opportunities for audience participation without making the session feel like work. Erica worked with me to shape the series as a co-created resource.

Michael S., Director of Programs

These stories reflect what I value most in my work — helping people and teams grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re clarifying your career direction or strengthening leadership within your organization, coaching provides the structure, support, and perspective to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

If you’re an organization, explore how leadership coaching, workshops, and professional development programs can help your people grow with purpose and impact.

If you’re an individual professional, discover which career coaching plan best fits your goals and stage of growth.