Collaboration Expert Will Deliver Insights Into Curating a Cohesive Team Ready To Face 21st Century Challenges

Every year, the health club and fitness industry gather for The HFA Show (formerly IHRSA The Health & Fitness Association Show), bringing together owners, suppliers, operators, and business professionals to showcase the latest innovations in fitness equipment, technology, and business strategies. The event will take place March 16-18, 2026, in San Diego, featuring over 400 exhibitors and connecting 10,000 professionals for three days of expert presentations, education, and networking.

This year’s theme is “Stronger Together,” and they have invited Erica Dhawan, internationally recognized authority on 21st-century collaboration, to share her insights on how teams can build trust, foster agility, and elevate performance amid rapid technological change with her “Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence” keynote sponsored by Zenoti.

Dhawan is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a consultancy that helps organizations enhance team connectedness and performance. She's authored two Wall Street Journal bestselling books: “Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence” (2015) and “Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance” (2021), which decodes cues in emails, texts, and virtual meetings to foster trust and reduce misunderstandings. Her work appears regularly in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Holding degrees from Harvard Kennedy School, MIT Sloan (MBA), and Wharton, she has spoken at events such as the World Economic Forum and TEDx, and for companies including Coca-Cola and FedEx. Named among top management thinkers, Dhawan is celebrated as a leading voice on hybrid work and empathetic digital leadership.

For more information on how to experience her keynote and attend The HFA Show, go here.

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