Session Abstract

To lead a team of many, we first have to learn the art of self-mastery and become a leader of one. This empowered program will transform unconfident leaders into high-performing visionaries capable of becoming the best version of themselves, leading their teams to new levels of success.

Note to event organizers

Hiring me as your speaker for this program will provide your audience with a unique and transformative experience, as I specialize in the art of self-mastery and confidence— the fundamental cornerstones for any successful leader. My approach is rooted in practical wisdom and real-world application, ensuring that participants don’t just absorb concepts but adopt actionable strategies to elevate their leadership skills. With my guidance, your attendees will not only gain confidence in their abilit

Tara Gooch

Organizations invest heavily in change, yet most initiatives stall. The reason is rarely the strategy. It is people: the fear of looking incompetent, of learning something new, of becoming an unknown version of yourself. Organizations are individuals multiplied, and real change starts with each one. Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA, equips leaders and teams to move through change with confidence. Her GRASP Method™ (Gratitude, Responsibility, Action, Sight, Purpose) turns change from a one-time event into lasting habits, so transformation holds long after the event ends. Tara spent 21 years in corporate sales and lived the dread of every new rollout firsthand. Today she is a certified Personal Change Management Instructor, an MBA graduate of UNC Wilmington with certificates from Cornell and Notre Dame, and co-founder of Best Branding Solutions. Her TEDx talk, “Gratitude: The Foundation of Confidence,” has earned 415K+ views and ranked in the top 50 globally. She is a 3X international bestselling author, host of the GRASP Confidence Podcast (top 2.5% globally), and has been featured in Forbes three times, plus ABC, Fox, and The CW. Recognized as a 2026 Triangle Woman of Impact and named among Women to Know in North Carolina, Tara leaves audiences with practical tools, not just inspiration. While you’re on Run.events, swap the “Personal Brand Leadership” session for one of your four corporate programs, such as Executive Presence: Speak So People Actually Listen.