TARA RENZE
Be Who You Came To Be
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engagement, authenticity, and results
Unlock the mindset that drives
in the age of AI.
Inspiring ordinary people to create extraordinary impact.
Tara is a Top Motivational Speaker Delivering High Energy Keynotes & Workshops on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership & Peak Performance.
With uncertainty at every turn, organizations can't afford disengaged or disconnected teams. Leaders are battling self-doubt and overwhelm, the pace of change is relentless, and genuine human connection and authenticity are slipping away.
But here's what most leaders miss: the biggest barrier isn’t workload or strategy—it’s that people have forgotten what fulfills them. They’re checking the boxes, chasing “happy,” and still feeling off. When fulfillment fades, so do creativity, courage, culture, and contribution.
Backed by two decades of leadership experience, certifications in emotional intelligence, and trusted by Fortune 500 companies and global sales teams, I translate real-life lessons into strategies that transform individuals and cultures.
Create It: Reclaim fulfillment over the pursuit of constant happiness. Identify what truly lights you up—your values, strengths, and gifts—and create goals and intentions that bring meaning, not just movement. When individuals build from fulfillment, engagement and innovation soar.
Own It: Own who you are—not recklessly, but intentionally. This isn’t “take me or leave me.” It’s emotional intelligence, self-regard, and taking responsibility for how you show up. Use a clear mirror to see your strengths, your growth opportunities, and your impact with honesty. When you own your success and your story, you naturally attract your raving fans—the people and opportunities meant for you. You’re not going to be for everyone, and you don’t need to be.
Live It: As we reach new levels of achievement, we often forget what fueled us to begin with. We get so busy performing that we lose the spark that once inspired us. Butterfly Goals reignite passion, purpose, and momentum - fueling your ongoing success. Butterfly Goals stretch you beyond comfort and into transformation. They challenge you to go all in, take risks, and live the life, career, and legacy you were designed for.
When people choose fulfillment, own who they came to be,
and courageously live it through butterfly goals…
leaders inspire, cultures thrive, and results follow.
Hi, I’m Tara
Because here’s the truth: We don’t lack talent. We get in our own way.
…And organizations do the same. We get so focused on revenue, results, and “culture” that we forget what actually drives all of it:
Empowered individuals who feel confident, connected, and free to show up as their best.
And emotional intelligence is the key. EQ isn’t about being reckless, unfiltered, or using “authenticity” as a permission slip for toxic behavior. It’s about showing up as the best version of who you came to be - with clarity, courage, empathy, and self-trust.
I’m certified in Emotional Intelligence and Positive Intelligence (PQ) and certified in real life: building a business, raising kids, navigating loss, and choosing brave steps over approval.
If you’re ready to elevate your people, energize your culture, and create a life and work experience rooted in authenticity, courage, and fulfillment— let’s go.
It’s time to Be Who You Came to Be™.
xoxo-Tara
It was a permission slip …to grow, to evolve, to dream again, and to release the pressure to arrive. Because being who you came to be isn’t a destination. It’s a lifelong assignment.
Like so many, somewhere in the blur of midlife, work, motherhood, and expectations, I became more focused on who I thought I was supposed to be and lost sight of who I actually came to be.
When I finally gave myself permission to grow, to feel, to change, and to pursue wildly audacious Butterfly Goals… everything shifted.
I grew a multi-million-dollar business.
I launched a podcast.
I felt true “balance” between family and career.
I wrote a bestselling book.
I was cast on ABC’s $100,000 Pyramid.
And for the first time, I was creating genuine happiness and ongoing success by living fulfilled.
Most importantly—I remembered that ordinary people become extraordinary when they reconnect with what they love and take one brave step.
Almost two decades ago, my grandmother wrote six words to my infant son:
"Be who you came to be."
It changed how I parented. Then how I lived.
BE WHO YOU CAME TO BE
they deserve transformation.
Individuals and teams
deserve more than
motivation…
Forget fleeting inspiration—Tara Renze delivers real, lasting change. Through high-energy keynotes and interactive workshops, she helps leaders and teams:
Build emotional intelligence that drives results.
Create authentic cultures where people thrive.
Inspire action, innovation, and extraordinary success.
When people are empowered to be who they came to be, they don’t just work harder—they work smarter, lead stronger, and show up ready to win.
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WHY TARA?
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Tara is a speaker, author, thought-leader and truth-teller
with a lifelong obsession for helping people
become who they actually came to be.
Not who the world told them to be.
Not who they think they are supposed to be.
But who they were always meant to be.
For over 20 years, she climbed the ladder of corporate leadership, learned how to lead with heart, and discovered something powerful along the way: the biggest breakthroughs don’t happen when people check more boxes—they happen when people decide to show up as their whole selves.
Today, Tara speaks on stages across the country, teaching individuals and teams how to elevate emotional intelligence, strengthen mental fitness, and shift mindsets so they can stop self-sabotaging and start actually thriving.
She’s certified in EQ and Positive Intelligence (PQ), but more than anything, She’s certified in real life—building a business, raising kids, navigating change, and rewriting the rules of success.
Her message—Be Who You Came to Be™—has sparked transformation for thousands of people who were ready to stop waiting for permission and finally own the life they desire (and deserve).
If you’re ready to lead with authenticity, think bigger, and take action that changes everything - Tara’s who you’ve been searching for.
Are you ready to do this?
WHY IS
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
SO IMPORTANT?
Emotional intelligence training can increase a company’s profits by
29%
Sales people with high EQ bring in
2x
more revenue.
Training in emotional intelligence can reduce employee turnover by
63%
60%
of people feel emotionally disconnected from their jobs.
Emotional intelligence is responsible for
58%
of success in any job.
80%
of your daily thoughts are negative, unbiased and untrue.
80%
of customers say the experience a company provides is more important that their product or service.
Companies that focus on emotional intelligence are
22x
more likely to do better than those that don’t.
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The Podcast
Get inspired on the go. Tara’s podcast is where bold conversations meet big ideas, helping you ditch the status quo and step into your potential—one episode at a time.
TARA’S TIPS
Tara’s blog is packed with real talk, actionable insights, and fresh perspectives to help you stay inspired and on top of your game.
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