The Keynote Every Woman Deserves to Hear.

Be who you came to be™:

The Emotional Intelligence Advantage for Women Who Lead.

Real Tools. Relatable Insights. Lasting Impact.

Women have the talent, intelligence, and drive to succeed in their career. What holds them back isn’t ability—it’s the quiet force of self-doubt and self-sabotage.

Research shows women are just as ambitious as men, but far more likely to question their readiness—and more likely to leave when they don’t feel seen, supported, or set up for growth.*

The real challenge isn’t about fixing women. It’s about giving them the tools—emotional intelligence, mental fitness, and the confidence to silence self-doubt—so they can lead, rise, and thrive.

**According to McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace report, women leave organizations more often due to lack of support, growth, and recognition.

THE REAL CHALLENGE

MEET Tara

✔ Certified in Emotional and Positive Intelligence.
✔ Two decades leading top-performing sales teams in a male-dominated industry.
✔ Tara gets it—and she doesn’t just inspire, she equips.
✔ Her message is backed by science, grounded in real leadership experience, and designed to help women elevate how they think, feel, and show up.

…Because EQ isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a tool to grow, lead, and thrive.

The Transformation

Through her Be Who You Came to Be™ Framework, Tara shares the emotional intelligence secrets to:

Replace self-doubt with bold, authentic confidence

Build mental fitness to overcome burnout and bounce back stronger

Communicate with impact and lead with presence

Create cultures of belonging, collaboration, and growth

Spark individual and team potential to ignite unstoppable success

This isn’t about playing it safe. It’s about slaying self-sabotage, owning your power, and showing up fully as the leader you came to be.

Keynote Option 1: Be Who You Came to Be™

The emotional intelligence secrets to create, own, and live the life you deserve and desire.

Authenticity isn’t a soft skill—it’s a superpower. When women show up fully as themselves, they don’t just transform their own lives—they fuel clarity, connection, and culture.

But in a world that often rewards perfectionism and pressures women to shrink, self-doubt and burnout creep in. With 80% of daily thoughts being negative, repetitive, and biased, flipping from fear to focus isn’t just personal growth—it’s a leadership advantage.

In this empowering and actionable keynote, Tara shares her Be Who You Came to Be™ Framework—designed to help women build emotional intelligence, elevate self-regard, and lead with calm, confidence, and conviction.

Through powerful storytelling, science-backed tools, and moments of real connection, women will walk away not just inspired—but equipped to stop chasing who they think they should be and start becoming who they came to be.

Audience Takeaways & EQ Breakthroughs:

This keynote includes a customized digital workbook featuring actionable exercises and strategies to continue building mental fitness long after the event, including:

Strengthen mental fitness to handle pressure and change

Redefine with purpose and fulfillment– beyond job titles and roles

Replace comparison with confidence and own your unique voice

Turn setbacks into comebacks with perspective and power

Communicate with clarity, empathy, and resilience.

Self-assess with honesty–without judgment or burnout

A Transformational Journey:

Create

Redefine success by aligning with purpose. Learn how to grow, adapt, and find fulfillment—even in the middle of change.

Own

Lead with self-awareness and courage. Stop outsourcing your worth and start owning your voice, story, and impact.

Live

Show up boldly and authentically. Whether it’s in your next message, meeting, or mission—you were made for more.

Keynote Option 2: EQ Secrets to Power-Up Your Leadership

10 emotional intelligence strategies for thriving in high-impact, people-centered work

This keynote is a powerful mix of motivational storytelling and tactical tools to help your team thrive—even when the work is hard and the pace is relentless.

Each of the 10 EQ secrets is tailored to help your team navigate communication challenges, build stronger connections, and lead with emotional clarity.

Sneak Peek at Secrets:

  • You’re not your thoughts: understanding the mental fitness loop

  • Always assume a misunderstanding: the conflict diffuser

  • Replace comparison with admiration: self-regard in the age of social noise

  • Use a clear mirror to self-assess without spiraling

  • Your big ask: balancing assertiveness with empathy

Continue the Transformation

Tara’s message doesn’t end when the keynote wraps—it lives on through her bestselling book, Be Who You Came to Be, along with a companion journal and workbook—all written specifically to and for women navigating leadership, self-doubt, and personal growth.

The book blends emotional intelligence strategies with powerful storytelling, honest insights, and mindset-shifting takeaways. It’s not another self-help book telling women to fix themselves—it’s a guide to help them remember who they are, reclaim their confidence, and rise with purpose.

The journal is filled with wildly positive affirmations, reflection prompts, and space to reconnect with your voice.
The workbook goes deeper—perfect for leadership teams, breakout sessions, or personal development groups looking to put the EQ tools into action.

Together, they turn inspiration into a movement—and keep the message alive long after the event.

WHY TARA?

Women are leading through pressure, change, and expectation—and often doing it while battling self-doubt, burnout, and the belief they have to “do it all” to earn their seat. This event is your chance to hit pause, reignite purpose, and walk away not just inspired—but equipped.

Tara Renze brings a transformational keynote experience designed specifically for women ready to lead with more confidence, clarity, and authenticity.

She’s more than a keynote speaker—she’s a catalyst for confidence, connection, and self-leadership.

With two decades leading top-performing sales teams and deep certifications in emotional and positive intelligence, Tara has helped thousands of women stop chasing who they think they should be—and start becoming who they came to be.

  • “Tara Renze is the real deal. She brought the house down at our WithIt conference with a keynote that was equal parts hilarious, smart, and profoundly inspiring. Her energy is magnetic, her message is powerful, and her ability to connect with the room—no matter your title or tenure—is unmatched.What makes Tara so incredible is that her content resonates with everyone, at every stage of their career. Whether you’re just starting out or sitting in the C-suite, her message challenges you to ditch the doubt, choose courage over comfort, and step into the most authentic version of yourself. If you ever get the chance to hear her speak—run, don’t walk. This is a woman who leaves the room better than she found it. Thank you, Tara, for lighting us up and helping us power up!”

    Director of Organizational Development– WithIt Women’s Event

  • "Tara, definitely set the tone for the rest of the event! People were sharing openly, connecting with new people, and encouraging each other to be their Wonderful, authentic selves! It was an amazing day! Today in meetings I heard people quoting fulfillment versus happiness! They took these messages home, and they were using them to build others up and support them at work! Your message made an immediate impact with so many and it has carried! Thank you so much for sharing your story and yourself and your time with us!"

    Senior Vice President of Residential Customer and Sales Enablement for Shaw Industries

  • "Tara, Thank you so much for your session at our WiMI conference today! Your message sent our members home with a lot to think about and a lot to do. Be who you came to be! What a wonderful message! MCAA's goal to elevate the women in our industry has a better road map now thanks to your input. As I mentioned after your session, I gained many new insights and tools on how I can be better in my efforts to help elevate everyone in our organization. You've truly made a difference - thank you."

    CEO, MCAA (Mechanical Contractors Association of America)