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Tara inspires audiences across the country with engaging, thought-provoking keynote addresses and workshops that challenge their assumptions about leadership, gender equality, and the future of work and equip them with insights and strategies to think, work, and lead differently.

Her professional speaking credits include the following, among many others: University of Chicago, TEDx, US Air Force, US Veterans Administration, UT Health, City of San Antonio, USAA, the Non-Profit Leadership Council, and the Bexar County Women’s Bar Association.

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Tara's areas of expertise include:

  • Tara’s presentations draw on her unique experience as a practicing anthropologist to reveal the lesser-known qualities of great leaders.

    Here are a few of her most popular presentations:

    • How to Become the Amazing Leader You Already Are

    • Lead with Curiosity: How to Bring Wonder and Awe to Everything You Do

    • The Power of Observation

    • Lead Your Way: How to Find, Flex, and Flaunt Your Personal Leadership Style

  • Tara has a wealth of knowledge of the visible and invisible barriers to women’s advancement and provides data-driven strategies to women and their allies to overcome those barriers. Here are a few of her most popular presentations:

    • The Hidden Cultural Code of Leadership

    • Three Tough Truths about Gender Equality in the Hybrid Workplace

    • You Leaned In . . . Now What?

  • Tara’s presentations prompt participants to challenge deep-seated cultural assumptions about work and unlock the infinite opportunities for workforce participation and engagement that technology enables. Here are a few of her most popular presentations:

    • The New Rules of Management in a Distributed Workplace

    • What’s Wrong with Work—And How to Fix It

    • What the Rest of the World Can Teach the US about Work

    • Ditch the Guilt and Find Your Bliss: Rethinking Work-Life Balance in a Hybrid World

  • Tara applies her expertise and experience as an anthropologist to tackling the challenging issue of building, sustaining, and transforming organizational culture.

    Here are a few of her most popular presentations:

    • Building a Culture of Communication

    • Empathy and the 21st Century Organization

    • Healthy Communication: Messaging with Care, Respect, and Cultural Sensitivity

  • Tara’s talks help employees and leaders move beyond negative generational stereotypes to embrace the benefits of intergenerational communication and collaboration. Here are a few of her most popular presentations:

    • Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z, Oh My! Leading in the Multigenerational Workplace

    • The Gen Z User Manual

Client Feedback

  • Brett Finley [CEO of North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce]

    “Tara’s insightful presentations not only captivated our audiences but also sparked meaningful discussions. Tara’s expertise and passion for driving positive change make her an invaluable asset to any event or program focused on leadership.”

  • Dr. Rebecca Tapia [Section Chief, Veterans Affairs]

    “It is difficult to find speakers who are engaging, well-versed in the latest research, and so relevant it feels like they are talking to each audience member individually. Dr. Schwegler met those criteria and then some, gaining rave reviews and multiple requests that she be invited back. Her unique and intriguing perspectives are both approachable and actionable for women at all levels of leadership.”

  • Dr. Jill Fleuriet [Vice-Provost, University of Texas at San Antonio]

    "Tara is my #1 go-to for women and leadership. She is an innovative and engaging presenter who knows how to connect with her audience, from college students to C-suite executives.”

  • Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez [Professor and Chair, UT Health San Antonio]

    “Tara’s workshop was novel and opened our eyes. She inspired us to realize our worth and armed us with practical techniques to negotiate in the future. Her knowledge of leadership development is excellent and engaging.”

  • Asia Ciaravino [President and CEO of The Public Theatre]


    Tara has the unique ability to ideate in collaboration with others as well as activate simultaneously. I always look forward to working with and learning from Tara.

  • Kristi Meyer [Director, UTSA Top Scholar Program]

    “Tara’s presentation was engaging, interactive, and fun! Her session was the most highly rated of the entire conference!”

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reaching out. Together, let's work towards transforming the outdated norms of the American workplace to prioritize productivity over facetime. Contact me to start the conversation today.

taschweg@gmail.com