Tara P. | Career Development Coach

Tara P.

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Explore your skills, redefine your path, and uncover new opportunities

Studied at iPEC

Works at Self Employed

Available tomorrow at 4:00 PM UTC

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Available tomorrow at 4:00 PM UTC

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Tara’s Career Development Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Manager

100+ people coached for Career Development

Tara has helped clients get into these companies:

With 20+ years of experience in leadership development at organizations like PwC and Accenture, I specialize in helping individuals uncover and leverage their skills for success. Whether you're exploring a new role, transitioning sectors, or considering a complete career pivot, I guide you through the transformative process with care and expertise. Our journey begins by clarifying your life values, envisioning the changes you want short- and long-term, and setting actionable goals to bring that vision to life. Together, we address mindset shifts and tackle roadblocks that may arise. By combining coaching techniques with deep insight into leadership skill gaps, I help you align your career with your unique strengths and aspirations. I’m dedicated to my clients—providing undivided attention, judgment-free listening, and thoughtful questions to inspire new perspectives. I gently challenge when needed and hold space during emotional moments, always working in service of your growth.

Tara can help with:

Interview Prep

Career Planning

Personal Branding

Networking Strategy

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About Tara

Tara brings over 20 years of professional services experience, specializing in designing and delivering leadership programs for leaders at all levels. During her career with PwC and Accenture, she led large-scale leadership development initiatives that equipped professionals, from interns to Partners, with the skills to thrive in complex environments. Now, as a Career Strategist, Tara works one-on-one with clients and facilitates small groups, helping busy professionals find greater fulfillment and satisfaction in their work. She has helped brand new professionals, all the way up to executives, develop their unique styles and learn how to lean into their strengths. Whether you’re ready to pivot to a new role or industry, feeling stuck in your current position, dealing with a lot of change management in your leadership role, or navigating the challenges of being a new leader, Tara offers practical strategies and tools to help you make meaningful progress. With a talent for simplifying complex challenges, Tara creates a supportive space for clients to explore options and chart a clear path forward. Her collaborative, client-centered approach meets you exactly where you are, helping you build confidence, competence, and a sense of direction. Known for her kindness, action-oriented mindset, and sharp wit, Tara is passionate about empowering professionals to feel better about work and be equipped to lead with authenticity and purpose.

Why do I coach?

I've always been a coach - even as a young professional, I was known to be a great listener, a trusted advisor, an empathetic supporter, and someone with ideas. I didn't have the official coach title until a few years ago when I shifted out of my corporate role and became a full-time Career and Leadership coach. I am so proud to realize my talent in this space and feel privileged that I get to help others in such a meaningful way. My greatest success is the success of my clients - I would love for you to be one of them.

Work Experience

Leadership Coach

Inspire Nurse Leaders

January 2024 - Present

Leadership & Career Coach

Ama La Vida

March 2022 - Present

Leadership & Career Coach

Boon Health

October 2021 - Present

Founder, Executive Coach

Self Employed

June 2021 - Present

As a career strategist, my goal is to help busy professionals find more fulfillment and satisfaction in their work. Whether you're ready to take a leap into a new role or industry, feeling stuck in your current position, or navigating the challenges of being a new people leader, I've got your back. I can provide you with practical strategies and tools that will help you make meaningful changes in your career and lead with more confidence and competence. Check out my website https://www.tarapermancoach.com/ I am also the author of a beautiful card deck called "Thankful Thoughts" - kick start a daily gratitude practice with these small cards, lovingly created by my young daughter and me. They will help you reflect on all the good in your life (hint, there is a lot!) and prompt you to recall cherished an happy memories from your past. Check them out here - https://www.tarapermancoach.com/thankful-thoughts-cards

Senior Manager

PwC

October 2006 - May 2021

Led the design of learning and performance improvement solutions for strategic firm initiatives. Worked across lines of service, sectors, and markets on a variety of complex projects. Focused area of expertise was in leadership development - specifically building leaders at all levels. - Creative program designer who looked for opportunities to integrate coaching into program design/support. - Effective team leader and people developer. Highly skilled at leading large teams across numerous work streams. - Strong understanding of process and had a passion for identifying and implementing efficiencies. - Trusted resource in the areas of conference delivery, innovative design, experiential learning, and program implementation. - Understood how to design programs that met compliance standards in a regulated environment.

Manager

Accenture

October 1997 - July 2006

Organized the execution efforts for global training and leadership development programs. Key contributions: * Provided onsite logistics support for global programs including trade shows, receptions, conferences and classroom trainings * Managed course/program financials and all logistics * Identified and planned for onshore L&D work to transition to geo-sourced personnel