Speaking
Tara Furiani — Keynote Speaker
Tara Furiani speaks with executives, leaders and organizations about leadership, workplace culture, organizational decision-making, employee experience and the future of work.
Her approach combines a career of more than 20 years — including 16 years as a Chief People Officer — with the perspective of an executive, author and speaker. She has delivered keynotes for organizations across industries, from executive conferences to the Sundance Film Festival.
Tara Furiani speaks for corporate leadership meetings, industry conferences and women's leadership programs, drawing on more than 20 years in people strategy — including 16 years as a Chief People Officer — to make leadership development practical. To book leadership speaker Tara Furiani for your next event, start with a speaking inquiry.
Areas of expertise
- —Executive Leadership
- —Organizational Culture
- —Employee Experience
- —People Strategy
- —Leadership Development
- —Future of Work
- —Workplace Decision-Making
Formats
- —Keynotes
- —Executive offsites & leadership intensives (SAIL)
- —Fireside chats
- —Corporate workshops & training
- —Panel discussions
- —Virtual & hybrid events
Selected appearances
A selection of organizations that have hosted Tara Furiani as a keynote speaker. Verified appearances with source links are listed as they are confirmed.
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
AIPLA Conference
Keynote — leadership and people strategy
- Sports Field Management Association
SFMA Conference
Keynote — leadership and organizational culture
- Sundance Institute
Arthouse Convergence
Keynote — rebuilding culture, accountability and inclusion in the workplace
Expertise
Tara Furiani's Leadership Expertise
Tara Furiani is an executive, author, leadership expert and former Chief People Officer with more than 20 years of experience leading people and culture across multiple industries. Her work focuses on executive leadership, organizational culture, employee experience, people strategy and the future of work. Her commentary has appeared in national and industry media including The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Business Insider, Newsweek, SUCCESS, Money and SHRM.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tara Furiani as a keynote speaker?
- Tara Furiani is a keynote speaker and leadership expert based in Austin, Texas, with more than 20 years in people strategy and organizational leadership, including 16 years as a Chief People Officer. She speaks on executive leadership, workplace culture, employee experience, people strategy and the future of work for conferences, executive teams and corporate events.
- What topics does Tara Furiani speak about?
- Tara Furiani speaks on executive leadership, organizational culture, employee experience, people strategy, leadership development and the future of work — customized to each audience and event.
- What speaking formats does Tara Furiani offer?
- Keynotes, executive offsites and leadership intensives (SAIL), fireside chats, corporate workshops and training, panel discussions, and virtual and hybrid events. Each format is tailored to the audience, goals and setting.
- How do I book Tara Furiani to speak?
- Reach out through the contact page with your event date, audience and goals. Tara's team responds to speaking inquiries directly to confirm availability and scope.
- Is Tara Furiani available for virtual keynotes?
- Yes. Tara delivers virtual and hybrid keynotes and workshops in addition to in-person events, customized for remote and hybrid audiences.
Learn more about Tara Furiani and her leadership work.