Speaker Profile
Erica Chisolm & Vanessa Hardiman
Founder and Principal at Essential Business Connections & CEO,
Erica Chisolm is a highly experienced Senior Employee Relations Consultant with over 20 years of success in human resources. As the Founder and Principal Employee Relations Consultant at Essential Business Connections in Atlanta, GA, Erica collaborates with business leaders and executives to identify organizational needs, develop customized solutions, conduct thorough assessments, and provide expert advice and counsel on strategic HR initiatives. Her strategic approach and results-oriented mindset have empowered countless business leaders to cultivate high-performing, cohesive teams, improve productivity, and foster positive organizational cultures.
Vanessa Hardiman is an established professional with 20+ years’ of experience in creating and executing effective business and relationship strategies aimed at advancing organizational vision and mission. She has demonstrated success in strategic planning, budget administration, resource allocation, and successful leadership techniques for businesses.
Throughout her varied professional career, She has been instrumental in hiring, coaching, and leading top-performing teams who consistently meet and exceed set performance goals, while implementing specially designed programs to improve performance.
Her reputation as a transformational leader continues to evolve and she is a sought-after speaker who believes that creativity, vision, and teamwork are the key to success.