Leadership
Human Centered
The Emotional Intelligence Practices That Shape How Leaders Show Up
AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP
Authentic leadership is the foundation for trust, clarity, and sustainable results. At its core, leadership is human work—rooted in emotional intelligence, self-awareness, adaptability, and the ability to regulate yourself before leading others.
The most effective leaders don’t focus solely on their own success. They create environments where people feel seen, supported, and empowered—and where strong results become a natural byproduct of healthy culture.
After more than two decades in corporate leadership and sales, Tara Renze developed this high-energy, transformational keynote to help leaders lead well—personally and professionally. This experience goes beyond motivation. It’s practical, relatable, and designed to create immediate and lasting impact.
A Human Centered
Rather than teaching rigid formulas or one-size-fits-all tactics, Tara introduces Human-Centered Leadership Practices—the ways emotionally intelligent leaders consistently choose to show up, especially under pressure.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Each keynote is customized to the audience, drawing from a broad body of leadership practices to deliver the most relevant 7–10 that align with the organization’s culture, challenges, and goals. These practices help leaders strengthen emotional intelligence, build trust, navigate conflict, prevent burnout, and create cultures where people and performance thrive.
One of the most powerful mindset shifts leaders can make is this: leadership is not about being the smartest person in the room—it’s about bringing out the best in others.
Leadership Isn’t About You
When leaders regulate their emotions, take responsibility for the tone they set, and lead with intention, teams feel safer, more engaged, and more motivated to perform at their best.
The Practices Explored in This Keynote
While every session is tailored, common leadership practices include:
Practice Regulated Leadership (The Thermostat Approach)
Leaders set the emotional tone. When leaders stay steady, teams stay steady.
Practice Connection Over Conflict (The ACE Method)
Assume a misunderstanding, Collaborate with curiosity, and Extinguish tension to move forward productively.
Practice Human-Centered Leadership (Lead with L.O.V.E.)
Listen, Observe, Validate, and Empower to build trust and genuine connection.
Practice Becoming
Release burnout and perfectionism by remembering that leadership is not a destination—you’ll never arrive, and that’s the point.
Practice Mental Fitness
Learn how to quiet self-sabotaging thoughts, build resilience, and respond rather than react under pressure.
Practice Responsibility
Never complain down. Emotionally intelligent leaders know pressure is real—but where it goes is a choice.
Practice Self-Awareness (The Clear Mirror)
Develop the ability to assess yourself honestly so growth becomes intentional—not accidental.
Fully Customized for Maximum Impact
Because no two organizations—and no two leaders—are the same, every keynote is fully customized. Tara partners with clients ahead of time to understand their culture, challenges, and goals, ensuring the experience is relevant, engaging, and actionable.
The result is a keynote that resonates deeply, equips leaders with practical tools they can use immediately, and leaves audiences inspired to be who they came to be—at work and in life.