Customization – one size does NOT fit all!
Tara is one of the few speakers who actually does customize every presentation and every training program she delivers. We’re talking way beyond sticking the company name on the title slide! Her messages are so on target that several corporations have taken the key phrases Tara composed for them and incorporated them onto their company clothing and culture! Another dimension of customization is being fully engaged in the event. Ever had the experience of listening to a speaker go through their routine (even if it’s a good one) and wondering if they are actually ‘there’? If so, you know exactly what we’re getting at. If at all possible Tara arrives early to either hear the speakers before her so she can build on their message and help create seamless flow to the whole program or if she’s working onsite, doing a training program, she’ll arrive in time to get a good feel for the company culture and the day to day. Her goal is to make sure you’re getting the most out of the content she’s delivering!
There’s No Such Thing as a “Typical” Event!
One thing you need know about the training business is that every event, every session, every program… is different. And if that’s true for the Executives sponsoring the meeting and for meeting planners trying to pull it off without a hitch, it certainly should be true for your speaker and/or training consultant. You’ll find Tara able to adapt both her message and style to fit the situation and make everything on her end, seamless. Whether the group numbers 5 people or 10,000; whether they are in finance, technology, sales, HR or a bit of everything; whether the mood is celebratory as on an incentive trip or more sober as when the group has been through difficult circumstances…you’ll find Tara ‘tuning-in’ to the situation in a remarkable way and providing exactly the right blend of uplifting inspiration and depth of insight you need.
Where some speakers show up only for their presentation, Tara takes the time to engage with your group. This is what enables her to truly connect rather than just fly in and fly out. And it makes all the difference in the world to your success. Tara’s ability to inspire an audience, her skills “on stage” as a facilitator and/or speaker, her depth of thinking and her ability to react and respond quickly… always thinking on her toes… are what make her the consultant you’ve been searching for.
Experience Counts
You’ll be hard put to find an industry or type of audience with which Tara has not had experience. In most cases she can provide references and content suggestions uniquely relevant to your situation. She’s seen a lot of things that have worked splendidly and many things that didn’t. So don’t hesitate to call her or email to discuss your program – there is no obligation whatsoever. The same goes true regarding Tara’s ability to handle those situations that no one could have predicted and have the potential to derail your entire event. You hope this stuff doesn’t happen, at least not in the middle of your event – but if it does you want someone who knows how to handle it, not someone who’ll carry on like nothing’s changed. You want the most experienced pilot on your flight and hope she doesn’t have to use all their skills! There’s just no substitute for experience.
Audio-Visual Needs
Typically Tara will have support visuals created on a Mac or PC. She always brings the slides on her own laptop as well as on a CD and/or memory stick. Tara requires a wireless lav microphone since she tends to use the center stage rather than stand behind a lectern (only for speaking events).