Speaker Media Kit
Tara Furiani
Keynote Speaker · Leadership & Workplace Culture · “Not the HR Lady”
Executive, author and keynote speaker with 21 years leading people and culture across industries — including 16 years as a Chief People Officer. Keynotes for organizations from executive conferences to the Sundance Film Festival.
21
Years leading people & culture
16
Years as Chief People Officer
Austin, TX
Based in
F*ck Your Office Snacks
Author of
Areas of Expertise
- —Executive Leadership
- —Organizational Culture
- —Employee Experience
- —People Strategy
- —Leadership Development
- —Future of Work
- —Workplace Decision-Making
Speaking Formats
- —Keynotes
- —Executive offsites (SAIL)
- —Fireside chats
- —Corporate workshops
- —Panel discussions
- —Virtual & hybrid events
Keynote Topics
- 01The Future of Work Culture
- 02Leadership Without the BS
- 03Building Authentic Workplace Communities
- 04HR as a Strategic Business Partner
- 05Global Leadership Perspectives
Press & Media
- Al Jazeera · 2026 — Rising costs and tight budgets strain Americans ahead of midterm elections
- Motherly · 2026 — Kids and group chats: Why mental health experts say don't ban them, but do this instead
- AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR) · 2026 — What Is Performance Management? The Complete Guide
- Forbes · 2026 — What Leaders Can Learn From Cornell's Response To Its Jane Doe Crisis
- Covers.com · 2026 — Micromanager or Masterclass in Modern Ownership? What Carlie Irsay-Gordon's Headset Actually Means
- The Independent · 2026 — Don't expect glamor but these careers can earn you up to $200K — without a college degree
Selected Appearances
- American Intellectual Property Law Association— AIPLA Conference
- Sports Field Management Association— SFMA Conference
- Sundance Institute— Arthouse Convergence
Online
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Bookings & Inquiries
hello@notthehrlady.com
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