“Our writing represents us and stands in for us when we’re not there. That’s why we typically want to not only inform our readers—but connect with them too.”
Erin Lebacqz, MA
An acclaimed international educator, Erin Lebacqz has been teaching Writing and Pedagogy (how Teaching and Learning work) for over 25 years, in business and academic settings in the U.S. and around the world.
Erin created the High-Value Writing program to help people meet business, academic, and personal goals and build relationships through intentional writing. Erin helps people use practical methods to increase their writing’s clarity, concision, and connection.
Erin is known for her interactive and engaging sessions, empowering video lessons, and practical book and workbook. Erin holds an M.A. in Professional Writing, and multiple Teaching and Learning degrees and certificates.
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Erin Lebacqz helps students, leaders, and teams write with clarity, impact, and strategy. Her workshops and speaking engagements share her engaging, active learning approach and bring participants into the conversation. Students and professionals describe her books, classes, and learning videos as "game-changing" and "empowering."
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Erin teaches in leadership development programs (LDPs), offers trainings and workshops on strategic writing, and speaks at international conferences and events. She works with clients in the corporate, public, and academic sectors, across the United States and around the world. Recent clients include VISA Global, the European Commission, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Wuhan University, and the Anderson School of Management.
Erin's High-Value Writing eLearning courses are also offered through universities and government training centers in the United States.
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Hi, I'm Erin
I’ve always been a teacher. In my teens, I taught swimming. In my twenties, I taught high school English and started teaching at the college level. When I became a full-time university lecturer, I was fortunate to have opportunities like meeting students who’d moved to the U.S. from around the world—and even teaching adults in Indonesia and China.
But in 2016, I was inspired by the DIY attitude of the Millennials in my college classes. One semester, during finals, we were all huddled up in the campus cafe, working on the final projects they had to do for my Professional Writing class. My students were launching initiatives, publishing sci-fi novels, starting businesses, selling products and services.
I thought: I can do that too.
And, I wanted to bring my tools—empowering, practical strategies that help everyone use language strategically—to people outside the university environment.
High-Value Writing was born soon after. Now, I get to work with professionals in all sorts of businesses and agencies—from finance to manufacturing to public service. I love sharing the surprising ways using language with confidence can empower all of us.