Royal Influence

Royal Influence® is a leadership development and training company that equips legal professionals, HR teams, and high-achieving individuals to lead with clarity, integrity, and emotional intelligence. Founded by Erika Royal, a Harvard-educated attorney, certified executive coach, and former BigLaw partner and CEO, Royal Influence blends legal expertise, behavioral insight, and coaching acumen to drive practical, sustainable change. Every engagement is designed to close the gap between compliance and culture, helping organizations create workplaces where accountability, performance, and purpose thrive. We specialize in: *Employment law and compliance training combined with emotional intelligence *Performance evaluation training that aligns legal soundness with leadership clarity *Everything DiSC® assessments/ facilitation for improved communication, influence, and team performance *Coaching for lawyers and executives navigating promotion, burnout, or career pivots Our programs are designed for real-world application, not theory, and are tailored to the realities of law firms, people leaders, and high-performing professionals under pressure. Our Founder, Erika Royal, brings over 20 years of experience in law and executive leadership to her work. A former partner at Holland & Knight LLP, Erika built a reputation in employment law and complex litigation. Later, as CEO of a multi-eight-figure coaching firm, she scaled operations, tripled the workforce, and increased revenue by 38%. She now channels that experience into helping others lead with confidence, develop emotional intelligence, and navigate transition without losing themselves in the process. At Royal Influence, we believe: *Compliance and culture are not separate—they’re two sides of ethical leadership *Emotional intelligence is not a “soft skill”—it’s a success skill *Leadership isn’t reserved for titles; it’s practiced through influence, alignment, and accountability