Founder

Erica Stanulis is a leadership strategist and executive coach who helps individuals and teams thrive—at work and in life. With a career that spans Fortune 100 companies, global nonprofits, and emerging startups, Erica brings a rare blend of business acumen, emotional intelligence, and grounded facilitation to every engagement.

As the founder of Follow the Sun, Erica partners with leaders across all levels of an organization—from front-line managers to C-suite executives. Her approach integrates brain science, organizational psychology, and trauma-informed practices to create cultures that are both high-performing and deeply human. Whether she’s guiding a leader through a professional crossroads or supporting an executive team during a strategic pivot, Erica brings calm clarity to complex change.

Her work has supported hundreds of teams and leaders across industries. Client engagements include Genentech, Amgen, Boehringer Ingelheim, and numerous mission-driven organizations. She has spoken at events such as The Heart Series and The Athena Pack, and is a trusted advisor for both internal learning programs and public conferences. Her signature offerings include:

• Courageous Conversations

• Strategic Dialogue

• Using AI as Your Executive Coach

Above all, Erica believes that connection is a survival skill, not a soft skill—and when we reconnect with ourselves and each other, better leadership is inevitable.

Education & Credentials

• MBA, Leadership and Managing Organizational Change – Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business

• BS, Chemical Engineering – Purdue University

• Biomedical Engineering coursework – University of Oxford

Certifications

• Transformational Leadership Coach – Aberkyn (McKinsey & Company)

• Power of Purpose + Unlocking Creativity – IDEO U

• Sustainability Professional Certification – ISSP

• Biomimicry Specialist – Biomimicry 3.8

• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt – Amgen

• Ayurvedic + Yoga 500-Hour Certification – Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health