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The Expert:
Dr. Tana M. Session

Get to know the thought leader behind the work and why she is recognized across industries and sectors for driving impact and delivering long-lasting change.

Corporate bio:

Dr. Tana M. Session is the CEO & Founder of TanaMSession.com, a certified Women Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) with over 30 years of Human Resources experience. Dr. Session is a recognized cultural transformation architect, specializing in facilitated experiences and leadership & organizational development.

 

She has spent 10 years as the top Human Resources executive for both domestic and international organizations where she led various change initiatives and up-leveled entire departments, including talent, systems, and operations. She has partnered with hi-tech start-ups and fast-growth companies as well as McDonald's, Creed Perfumery, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Spotify, HOORAE, City of Richmond, Federal Executive Board, Department of Health & Human Services, NASA and many other multi-national for-profit & not for profit organizations and government agencies. She believes courageous leadership is a necessary ingredient for organizational success. 

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This Is My Story...

...and when I was experiencing these landmines, I felt like I was the only one and I felt very alone. I only shared my experiences with close friends and family, but returned to the office each day with a smile on my face. I knew I had to write this book when I became a performance coach for Black women and learned their stories were my stories.

I'm A Global Speaker:

Dr. Tana M. Session is an international speaker who has spoken at professional events throughout the U.S. as well as Bangkok, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Jamaica. She completed her undergraduate degree in Business Administration and her MBA in Organizational Psychology & Development. In 2019, Tana received her Honorary Doctorate (PhD) degree in Philosophy. Recognized by the University of Phoenix as one of its Distinguished Alumni of Southern California, Tana also joined the team of UCLA Extension and California State University – Long Beach as an Instructor/Adjunct Professor. In 2019, Tana was selected as the only MBA alumni in American InterContinental University’s history to speak as the keynote speaker for the commencement ceremony where she shared a powerful message to over 7,000 attendees in Houston and Atlanta.

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Tana is the author of multiple books, including the #1 Best-seller Get Your Career Life in Order. Tana is a recognized media contributor and has been a contributing writer for Forbes.com, Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and BlackEnterprise.com, and has been featured in Huffington Post, Essence Magazine, Savoy Magazine, Sheen Magazine, and on various local news, syndicated radio, television and podcast shows.

Where You Can Find Me

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CONFERENCES

Experienced in headlining professional conferences as the keynote for a broad audience across industries and sectors.

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ASSOCIATIONS

Top speaker in industry-specific annual events that bring together thousands of professionals, including key decision-makers, across different levels.

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EVENTS

Spotlight speaker for key events throughout the year such as International Women's Day, Black History Month, and Employee Appreciation Day.

My Speaker Topics

All topics below are designed to inspire, motivate, and drive attendees to further grow their success, and can be delivered as part of a speaker series, conference keynote, or fireside chat.

HIGHLY REQUESTED

STOP BEING THE BEST KEPT SECRET ®: Own Your Power

Available As A Condensed Keynote OR 3-Part Speaker Series

Everyone has a story, but few learn how to turn that story into strength. In this high-energy keynote, Dr. Tana M. Session takes audiences on a journey from self-doubt to self-definition, revealing how forgiveness, resilience, and purpose fuel lasting empowerment. With raw honesty and humor, she shares her own transformation from fear of rejection to fearless ownership of her power…and helps participants discover how to do the same

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Participants will leave this session able to:

  • Learn how to identify and release the mental barriers that limit potential.

  • Redefine success as something self-determined, not externally imposed.

  • Discover how to turn adversity into your greatest advantage.

  • Leave inspired and equipped to show up as your most powerful, authentic self.

Leave To Breathe: Reclaiming My Independence For Personal Success

Available As A Condensed Keynote OR 3-Part Speaker Series

Many professionals feel tethered by expectations, roles or environments that restrict their full potential. In this empowering keynote, Dr. Tana M. Session explores how reclaiming independence, thinking and acting with autonomy, can unlock new levels of career success. Attendees will discover how to clear constraints, assert their unique value, and step into professional leadership on their own terms.

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Participants will leave this session able to:

  • Identify the internal and external constraints that limit your career freedom and performance.

  • Learn how independence fuels originality, influence and professional reward.

  • Develop a mindset of strategic autonomy that aligns your work with your purpose and potential.

  • Leave equipped to breathe easier, act bolder and lead more authentically in your role.

HIGHLY REQUESTED

FOCUS | PROPEL | ACTIVATE

(1 hour virtual; 45 mins in-person)

In fast moving organizations, success is not just about hard work; it is about direction, momentum, and action. In this energizing keynote, Dr. Tana M. Session shares how strategic focus enables teams to propel forward and activate meaningful results. Attendees will learn how to align attention, prioritize impact, and turn potential into performance.

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Participants will leave this session able to:

  • Understand how focus drives productivity, clarity, and alignment.

  • Discover how to build momentum by leveraging key strengths and strategic priorities.

  • Learn how to activate ideas and plans into tangible business outcomes.

  • Apply a three-step framework to sharpen focus, sustain drive, and deliver measurable results.

HIGHLY REQUESTED

W.E.A.L.T.H. Experience

(1 hour virtual; 45 mins in-person)

The “W.E.A.L.T.H. Experience” invites participants to re-imagine wealth beyond the financial. It explores how mindset, purpose, relationships, and values combine to shape a holistic version of success. In this dynamic session, Dr. Tana M. Session guides audiences through the W.E.A.L.T.H. framework so they can align personal growth with professional impact and unlock sustainable performance.

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Participants will leave this session able to:

  • Learn the W.E.A.L.T.H. framework to balance measurable business results with meaningful personal growth.

  • Understand how values and relationships affect performance and long-term success.

  • Identify actionable ways to shift mindset and habits toward a richer professional and personal life.

  • Leave with a concrete plan to integrate wealth in all its dimensions into daily work and leadership.

Persistence Will Get You There... Consistency Will Keep You There

(1 hour virtual; 45 mins in-person)

Ambition and initial push can get you started, but sustained excellence comes from showing up, delivering, and maintaining momentum. In this inspiring keynote, Dr. Tana M. Session explores the difference between persistence and consistency…and explains how high performing professionals transform initial breakthroughs into lasting success. Participants will learn how to embed habits, commit to steady progress, and create results that endure.​

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Participants will leave this session able to:

  • Learn why persistence alone is not sufficient for long-term success; consistency keeps you in the game.

  • Understand how to build reliable habits and routines that support your goals day after day.

  • Discover the role of feedback, adjustment, and discipline in maintaining momentum.

  • Leave with a three-point framework to convert breakthrough wins into sustained performance.

Future of Work: Emotional Intelligence & People Skills for Leadership Success

(1 hour virtual; 45 mins in-person)

As organizations evolve and technology reshapes the workplace, people skills have never been more essential. Emotional intelligence, once viewed as a "soft skill," has become a core leadership competency that drives adaptability, trust, and performance. In this dynamic session, Dr. Tana M. Session shares how emotionally intelligent leaders build stronger teams, navigate uncertainty with composure, and create cultures of connection that thrive in the modern workplace.​

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Participants will leave this session able to:

  • Understand why emotional intelligence is the competitive advantage in the future of work.

  • Learn the four key components of emotional intelligence and how they strengthen leadership presence.

  • Explore how empathy, self-awareness, and adaptability drive collaboration and trust.

  • Gain strategies to model emotionally intelligent leadership that enhances team performance.

HIGHLY REQUESTED

Generational Competencies: Managing the Multigenerational Workforce

(1 hour virtual; 45 mins in-person)

For the first time in history, five generations are sharing the workplace, each with different expectations, values, and communication styles. This engaging session helps leaders and employees decode generational differences, reduce friction, and build high-performing, cross-generational teams. Through real-world insights and practical strategies, participants will learn how to leverage the strengths of each generation to fuel collaboration, creativity, and performance.​

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Participants will leave this session able to:

  • Identify defining traits, motivators, and communication preferences across generations.

  • Discover how to bridge gaps in expectations and engagement through empathy and curiosity.

  • Learn strategies for mentoring and knowledge-sharing across age groups.

  • Create a unified team culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

Intentional Recruiting & Interviewing For A Competitive Workforce

(1 hour virtual; 45 mins in-person)

The future of your organization depends on who you hire today. This energizing keynote highlights how intentional recruiting and structured interviewing practices can elevate workforce quality, strengthen culture, and reduce costly turnover. Participants will gain a modern perspective on talent acquisition that is rooted in preparation, consistency, and candidate experience. Whether you are a hiring manager or business leader, this talk equips you with actionable insights to attract, assess, and select top talent in a competitive labor market.​

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Participants will leave this session able to:

  • Understand how intentional hiring strengthens organizational culture and long-term performance.

  • Learn proven techniques for conducting structured, fair, and effective interviews.

  • Identify ways to improve candidate experience while ensuring the right talent fit.

  • Reimagine recruitment as a strategic advantage, not a reactive process.

Stop Being The Best Kept Secret (R)!!

This isn't just my advice... It's a movement.

Thank you for the honors!

"Next 1000"

Forbes

"Top Female Expert to Follow"

Huffington Post

"Top Coach"

Coach Foundation

"Top Change Management Consultant"

Techtimes

"Top 10 Company Culture Consultants"

"Top Employer Branding Expert"

Eightfold.ai

"CEO Of The Year"

2022 Finalist, LA Business Journal

Fond.co

"#1 LinkedIn Learning Instructor"

"Distinguished Favorites"

2022 Honoree, NYC Big Book Award

Recruiting & Interviewing, LinkedIn Learning

"Power 50"

Most Influential POC Leaders 

"Top Content Creator"

LinkedIn

"Most Influential Blacks Today"

CORE100

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Let's face it...life happens to all of us. But every pain has a purpose! We have all experienced failures in our relationships, career and business. The key to success is using those adversities as FUEL and not EXCUSES to propel you through life.

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