BY JOSH CORMAN

ERIN KING IS KIND OF A BIG DEAL . The renowned speaker , author and entrepreneur has inspired organizations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences ( the folks behind The Oscars ) to the United States Navy , written a bestselling book ( titled You ’ re Kind of a Big Deal , naturally ) and discovered what she calls her “ true north ”— using what she ’ s learned to help other leaders and entrepreneurs become the best versions of themselves . Pulse caught up with Erin as she prepared to address the 2022 ISPA Conference in a pair of Knowledge Builder Sessions to learn why audacity is an ideal characteristic , why she feels liberated by the moment and why she thinks you ’ re kind of a big deal , too .

16 PULSE • MAY / JUNE 2022