Erin has served as President of The Instinctive Advantage (formerly Affiance Coaching) since 2012. As a Kolbe-Certified Consultant, she has introduced thousands of individuals to Kolbe Wisdom.™ Erin continues to be inspired each day by the philosophy of “living within your instincts” — doing work that is consistent with your “natural way” of getting things done.  Erin believes that using Kolbe Wisdom™ in the workplace makes for the most efficient use of time and resources and creates more fulfilling work. Her passion comes through in all of her client engagements.

As a Consolution Coach, she helps community organizations optimize teamwork by using Kolbe Wisdom™ to discover each person’s instinctive talents.

Erin holds dual master’s degrees from the University of Minnesota—a Master’s in Public Policy and a Master’s in Social Work. Her formal education allows her to evaluate issues on a macro level while understanding and communicating with clients individually.

Erin resides in St. Louis Park, MN, with her husband, Skylar, and sons Eli and Micah.