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Tara Kermiet, Burnout & Career Strategist

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Speaker Info & Media Kit

Speaker Info & Media Kit

Tara Kermiet — Speaker, Consultant, Leadership Strategist

Helping leaders and organizations make sense of burnout, rebuild clarity, and redesign work for sustainable performance.

Book Tara for Keynotes, Workshops, and Executive Sessions

Tara Kermiet is a burnout and career coach, consultant, and speaker who helps high-achieving professionals and organizations navigate burnout with clarity, steadiness, and sound judgment. Her work meets leaders where they actually are — overwhelmed, stretched thin, and hungry for real insight — and guides them toward sustainable decision-making and smarter work systems.

🎤 Keynote and workshop topics include:

  • The Burnout Era: Leading When the World Is Tired

  • Burnout-Resistant Leadership™

  • Fix the Work; Not the People

...and practical, high-engagement trainings built around the 5 Cs Driving Burnout™, Burnout-Resistant Leadership™, and RESTORE+ Workplace Design™.

About Tara

Tara brings a practical, human-centered approach rooted in more than 15 years of leadership development experience. She helps leaders slow the noise, diagnose what’s actually happening at work, and make thoughtful decisions about what to do next.

She is the creator of the 5 Cs Driving Burnout™ Framework, the Burnout-Resistant Leadership™ Model, and the RESTORE+ Workplace Design™ Framework. Her thinking has reached millions online, and she supports a community of more than 90,000 professionals across social platforms who turn to her for clear language, practical tools, and steady support when work starts to feel unsustainable. She’s also the host of The Balanced Badass Podcast®, a Top 50 Apple Podcasts Business & Careers show.

Keynote Speaking Topics

  • The Burnout Era: Leading When the World Is Tired. A real-world orientation keynote that explains why burnout isn't personal, why it's predictable, and why leadership matters more than ever.

  • Burnout-Resistant Leadership™: Redefining Effectiveness. A modern definition of leadership that supports performance without depletion, built on clarity, capacity, and relational trust.

  • Fix the Work, Not the People: Designing Burnout-Resistant Workplaces with RESTORE+™. A systems-first talk that positions burnout as a work-design issue and introduces practical redesign principles using RESTORE+.

Training & Workshops

  • Diagnosing Burnout at the Source. Using the 5 Cs to identify what's actually driving strain.

  • Burnout-Resistant Leadership™ in Practice. Practical leadership behaviors that support sustainable performance.

  • Fix the Work: Redesigning Roles and Culture with RESTORE+™. Redesigning roles, workflows, and expectations.

  • Burnout-Resistant Leadership™ Lab. A full-day leadership redesign experience.

For full descriptions and outcomes, see the Talks & Trainings page.

Why Tara

Tara doesn't offer motivation. She offers understanding.

Her talks and workshops are:
✅ Clarity-first. Participants walk away with language that makes sense of what they're experiencing.
✅ Relief-oriented. She removes blame and reduces overwhelm before strategy.
✅ Actionable. Every session includes practical frameworks leaders can use immediately.
✅ Contextual. Designed for today's work realities, not legacy leadership myths.

Who Benefits Most

👉 Senior leaders navigating chronic change
👉 People Ops, HR, and DEIB leaders building sustainable systems
👉 Managers responsible for team performance and capacity
👉 Organizations experiencing growth, transition, or burnout fatigue
👉 Conference audiences seeking insight-driving, research-connected content

Press & Media

Tara is available for interviews, panel discussions, and expert commentary on burnout, leadership, work design, and modern performance challenges.

Recent topics include:

  • The systemic roots of burnout

  • Why resilience training misses the real problem

  • What leaders actually need to do differently

  • How to redesign work systems that support human performance

📥 Download Speaker Media Kit

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Sample Talks & Appearances

Note: When you schedule, you'll be added to my email list, where I share practical insights on burnout, leadership, and career pivots. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Kat C.

What stood out most was how much her replies resonated with our community, especially with members who were feeling down, burned out from constant layoffs, and navigating a tough, uncertain job market. Her ability to strike the right balance between empathy and actionable advice created a safe, supportive space that left a lasting impression. Working with her was a seamless experience from start to finish, and I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a partner who brings expertise, professionalism, and genuine care to the table.

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Siddhant T.

As a burnout coach, Tara brings compassion, clarity, and practical strategies to a challenge so many quietly struggle with. She doesn’t just talk about burnout — she helps you truly understand it and see a way forward, offering timely, empathetic, and actionable advice. Tara came prepared, spoke with authenticity, and brought incredible value, connecting with the audience in a way that’s rare. The feedback from listeners has been overwhelmingly positive. In fact, it’s the most well-received episode I’ve ever done. Tara is one of the most genuine and knowledgeable people I’ve met, and I’m grateful to now call her a mentor.

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Chelci S.

Tara brings a unique combination of strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and practical solutions to the table. She doesn’t just talk about well-being—she helps leaders implement real, sustainable changes that foster resilience and high performance. Her approach is both empathetic and results-driven, making her an invaluable partner for anyone looking to lead with clarity, confidence, and balance.

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Employee Engagement Specialist

Tara is down to earth and has knowledge in an area most of us could benefit. She is professional, organized and most of all cares about her clients wellbeing. I highly recommend her services.

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Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE OR PURCHASING

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the purchase and use of services and products offered by Tara Kermiet Consulting, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") Through our Stan Store. By purchasing any service or product, you ("Client," "you," or "your") agree to these Terms.

1. Services and Products

We offer various coaching sessions, programs, digital resources, and workshops (collectively, "Services"). The specific details, pricing, and inclusions of each Service are outlined in the product descriptions of our Stan Store.

2. Payment Terms

  • Payment Method: All payments must be made via the Stan Store using credit/debit cards or other available payment methods.

  • No Refunds: All sales are final. Refunds are not provided for unused sessions, digital products, or cancellations.

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3. Client Responsibilities

By purchasing, you agree to:

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  • Attend scheduled sessions on time and as agreed.

  • Submit any required materials (e.g., resumes, job postings, surveys, assessments, etc.) in advance if applicable.

4. Session Scheduling, Cancellations, and Attendance

  • Scheduling: Sessions are scheduled through the online booking system or as otherwise agreed.

  • Cancellation Policy: You may reschedule or cancel a session with at least 24 hours' written notice. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours' notice or no-shows will be forfeited.

  • Tardiness: Out of respect for both our time, sessions begin and end promptly as scheduled. Clients who do not join within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time will be considered a no-show, and the session will be forfeited.

  • Expiration: Coaching sessions are designed to be used within a focused window to support momentum and continuity. All purchased coaching sessions or packages must be used within 6 months from the original date of purchase, unless otherwise stated in writing. Any unused sessions after this period will expire and are forfeited.

  • Extensions: Extensions are not guaranteed and may be granted only with prior written approval at the Company’s sole discretion for extenuating circumstances.

5. Confidentiality

We respect your privacy and will keep your information confidential, except where disclosure is required by law. Coaching is not therapy, and certain issues may be referred to a licensed professional if deemed necessary.

6. Artificial Intelligence and Technology Use

In delivering our Services, we may use AI-powered tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of our coaching, including but not limited to AI-assisted note-taking during sessions and AI writing or planning tools used in session preparation and follow-up.

Where AI note-taking is used during live sessions, clients will be notified prior to or at the start of the session. While session-based tools may process your name and session content as part of their functionality, any client information used outside of live sessions is handled with care and anonymized where possible to protect your privacy.

Any information processed through these tools remains subject to our confidentiality practices outlined in Section 5, and we do not intentionally share identifying client information beyond what is necessary to deliver our Services.

7. Use of Anonymized Insights in Educational and Published Content

In the course of delivering coaching services, anonymized themes, patterns, and insights may emerge that are valuable for broader educational purposes. The Company may use such anonymized material in published content, including but not limited to articles, newsletters, social media content, courses, presentations, workshops, and books.

No identifying information, including your name, employer, industry, location, or other details that could reasonably identify you, will be included in any such materials. All published references will be fully anonymized and may be combined with patterns observed across multiple clients.

If you wish to opt out of this use, you may do so by notifying us in writing at hello@tarakermiet.com prior to or during your coaching engagement. Opting out will not affect the quality or delivery of your Services in any way.

8. Intellectual Property

All materials, frameworks, and resources provided are owned by Tara Kermiet Consulting, LLC. You may not reproduce, share, or distribute these materials without express written consent.

9. No Guarantees

Coaching and related services are designed to provide tools, insights, and strategies, but success depends on your participation and implementation. We do not guarantee specific results, such as job placement or promotions.

10. Termination of Services

We reserve the right to terminate services for non-compliance with these Terms, inappropriate conduct, or failure to provide required materials. No refunds will be issued for terminated services.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tara Kermiet Consulting, LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Services.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Brunswick County, North Carolina. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in Brunswick County courts.

13. Amendments

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted, and continued purchases or use of Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

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