Tara Renze
Emotional Intelligence Expert—Delivering High-Energy Keynotes, Transformational Workshops and EQ Strategies to Ignite Authenticity, Confidence, and Unstoppable Success
- Brings over 20 years of corporate and sales leadership experience, providing real-world credibility and insight.
- Certified practitioner in both emotional intelligence and positive intelligence, as well as an accomplished author and recognized thought leader.
- Empowers individuals and organizations with the mindset and practical tools needed to strengthen mental fitness, lead authentically, and unlock their full potential.
- Her signature message—”Be Who You Came to Be”—encourages people to create, own, and live the life they truly desire and deserve.
- Fuels growth and positive change for individuals, teams, and entire organizational cultures.
Full Profile
Meet Tara Renze
Tara Renze is an author, keynote speaker, emotional intelligence & positive intelligence practitioner, podcaster, thought-leader, wife and mother and is redefining how we unleash purpose, level up our success and create sustainable happiness and fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. After two decades of success in corporate leadership and social selling, she started writing and keynote speaking to empower others to “be who they came to be” and create, own and live the life they desire, envision and deserve. Tara has a true passion and talent for guiding others to harness and realize their full potential.
Early Beginnings and Corporate Success
Tara Renze’s journey to empowerment and inspiration began in the competitive arena of corporate America. At CareerBuilder.com, her exceptional leadership and sales acumen were quickly recognized, earning her the coveted “Sales Leader of the Year” accolade. Tara’s impact expanded as she took the helm of the national new hire sales training program and served as a national sales manager consultant, shaping the future of sales leadership with her innovative approaches and insights.
Transition to Social Selling and Entrepreneurship
Building on her corporate success, Tara ventured into the world of social selling with Stella & Dot. Here, she founded a nationwide, multi-million-dollar business, blending her corporate expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. This phase of her career not only showcased her business acumen but also her ability to connect with and inspire a new generation of women entrepreneurs.
Current Role as a Beacon of Authenticity and Empowerment
Today, Tara Renze is a beacon for those seeking to “be who they came to be.” Her grandmother’s transformative note to her son in 2007 became the cornerstone of Tara’s mission. As an author, keynote speaker, and emotional intelligence practitioner, Tara has dedicated her life to empowering others. Her work is supported by her impressive educational background, with a degree from the University of Kansas and leadership studies at the Wharton School and Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Tara’s influence extends through her books, such as “Be Who You Came To Be” and the collaborative children’s book “Be Who You Came To Bee,” along with her eagerly awaited “Perfectly Flawed.” Her “Be Who You Came To Be” merchandise line further embodies the spirit of her empowering message.
Trusted by Leading Brands
Tara’s credibility is underscored by her collaborations with renowned brands such as Aflac, T-Mobile, Amazon, American Century Investments, Baxter, the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), Farmasi, and many more. These partnerships reflect the trust and value placed in her expertise and the universal appeal of her empowering message.
Personal Life and Advocacy
Her favorite titles in life are wife to Scott, mom to Ben and Jack, daughter, sister and friend. Her dogs, Olive & Phog, are by far her biggest fans. Tara enjoys traveling, cooking, fitness, live music, all things sports and dancing in the kitchen.
Beyond her professional achievements, Tara is a passionate advocate for breast cancer awareness, inspired by the battles faced by her loved ones.
Talks
Authenticity doesn’t just transform individuals—it drives results for teams, organizations, and cultures. When people embrace their unique strengths and show up as their best selves, they unlock potential, ignite innovation, and foster meaningful connections that elevate performance and purpose.
At the heart of this transformation is emotional intelligence and mental fitness and the ability to recognize that you are not your thoughts—you are how you choose to show up. With 80% of our daily thoughts being negative, repetitive, and often biased, the ability to shift from limiting narratives to empowering ones is a game-changer.
In this session, you’ll learn how to harness emotional intelligence (EQ) to recognize and reframe those thoughts, quiet the inner critic, and lead with clarity and confidence. When you build mental fitness and tap into the power of EQ, you unlock a level of potential that impacts every aspect of life—personally and professionally.
Your thoughts can be your biggest obstacle—or your greatest advantage. Mental fitness is the foundation of peak performance, resilience, and success. In this high-impact keynote, Tara Renze dives deep into the science of Positive Intelligence (PQ) to help individuals and teams rewire their thinking, break free from self-doubt, and eliminate the mental saboteurs that hold them back. When you master your mind, you take full ownership of your success, leadership, and fulfillment—both personally and professionally.
Using her Create It, Own It, Live It framework, Tara will guide audiences through the mindset shifts and emotional intelligence strategies necessary to build mental resilience, amplify confidence, and unlock their full potential.
Elevate Your Leadership, Strengthen Emotional Intelligence, Transform Team Culture, and Drive Sustainable Success
Authentic leadership is the foundation for driving results, fostering innovation, and creating a culture of trust and engagement. At its core, leadership is about emotional intelligence (EQ), self-awareness, adaptability, and the ability to bring out the best in others. Great leaders don’t just focus on their own success—they create teams, cultures, and environments where success is inevitable.
After two decades in corporate leadership and sales, Tara Renze developed this high-energy, transformational keynote to share the game-changing leadership secrets she has mastered along the way. This session goes beyond motivation—it’s practical, engaging, and designed for immediate impact.
Since no two organizations are alike, each keynote is fully customized to meet the specific needs of the audience.