Tara Renze
Transform workplace performance with Tara Renze, speaker and emotional intelligence practitioner. Tara works with leaders and teams to build authentic leadership, develop emotional agility, and unlock potential, delivering impactful insights trusted by global organizations across multiple sectors.
Missouri, United States
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Her early career at CareerBuilder.com saw her quickly recognised for her leadership abilities, earning a national sales leadership award and later leading training and development initiatives for new hires. She went on to found a multi-million dollar social selling business, Stella & Dot, gaining first-hand insight into what drives performance, purpose and connection across teams and individuals.
Tara’s career now centres on helping others build the emotional and positive intelligence needed to thrive in a constantly shifting world. She works with leaders, sales professionals and teams to develop emotional agility, lead more authentically and foster cultures where people feel empowered to perform at their best. Her message encourages people to reconnect with their core values, take bold action and “be who they came to be.”
Her insights are grounded not only in lived experience but also in academic study, with a degree from the University of Kansas and leadership training from both the Wharton School and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management. As an author and advocate, she also brings her message to younger audiences through children’s literature and community engagement.
Tara’s work has been trusted by global organisations across a range of sectors, and she continues to shape conversations around emotional intelligence, leadership and self-belief with clarity, energy and a focus on what drives lasting personal transformation.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Tara Renze's signature keynote, "Be Who You Came To Be," focuses on embracing authenticity to transform both individuals and teams. Attendees will learn to harness emotional intelligence to shift negative thoughts, build mental fitness, and redefine success by prioritising fulfilment. Through Tara's inspiring stories and actionable insights, participants will discover how to own their narratives, take bold actions, and create a life of purpose and impact, ultimately empowering them to live the life they truly desire.
Tara Renze's introduces her Create It, Own It, Live It framework, focusing on mindset shifts and emotional intelligence to enhance mental resilience and confidence. Attendees will learn to recognise and overcome mental saboteurs, embrace challenges, and cultivate self-awareness. By mastering their minds, they will take control of their success and perform at their peak. Participants will leave with practical tools to continue their mental fitness journey beyond the event.
Tara Renze presents a dynamic keynote designed to transform leadership practices. With over two decades of corporate experience, Tara emphasises the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and fostering team success. Attendees will explore powerful strategies, including the ACE Method for conflict resolution and the Thermostat Approach to culture. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools to overcome self-limiting beliefs, enhance their leadership impact, and cultivate thriving team environments.
Looking for a custom keynote or workshop designed around your company’s goals and culture? The expert will create a tailored, interactive session that aligns with your objectives, values, and strategic priorities. From leadership and innovation to wellbeing and collaboration, each experience is built from the ground up to deliver measurable impact and lasting change.
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