Eric is a Certified Effectiveness Coach, speaker, trainer, and writer.  He has conducted trainings, conferences, and seminars related to sales, leadership, management, and customer service.  His messages are known to be enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate.  His approach is comedic, genuine, and infectious. 

Eric's passion revolves around motivating people to stay focused on reaching their goals, and to offer support, guidance, and rigor.  He has also written numerous training programs, including articles that have been published. 

He is the President and Founder of AffectingLives, a coaching and speaking company.  He is also the National Director of Coaching and Training for Only You Can Be You.  Eric has developed a variety of different methods to motivate and encourage people.  Whether it is texting, e-mailing, video messaging, or speaking. Eric keeps his messages relevant to the needs of the people because he understands that... People Matter.

Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Organizational Business Communication from California State University, Fullerton.