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Perspectives That Inspire Better Leadership

Leadership extends beyond decision-making. It grows through continuous learning, thoughtful conversation, and the exchange of ideas. Through keynote presentations, podcast conversations, and workshops Terra Firma helps executive leaders, boards, and organizations navigate change, strengthen leadership, and build healthier, more effective organizations.

Speaking Engagements

Where you've seen or heard from Tanya.

Riding the Waves of Change—Fundraising in 2025 and Beyond

A conversation on leading through change by embracing innovation, strengthening donor relationships, and preparing orgs for what's next.

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Fractional Foundations Shift Summit

Tanya joins the Fractional Foundations podcast to discuss leadership, executive decision-making, and the evolving role of trusted advisors in help organizations navigate complex people challenges.

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Yes, Chef! Leadership: DisruptHR

Tanya draws leadership lessons from The Bear, comparing high-performing teams to professional kitchens where preparation, communication, and trust determine how well people perform under pressure.

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The Reset Podcast

Leadership. Nonprofit Life. Real Talk on Running Organizations.

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Ep. 1 — Welcome to the Reset

If you've ever sat in a meeting and thought, "Are we really not going to say the thing?" — this is probably for you. Expect honest conversations, practical takeaways, humor, and a lot of real talk about how to lead, hire, manage, and make better decisions.

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Ep. 5 — Before Your New Leader Arrives

A new leader's success starts before their first day. Because onboarding isn't just about helping a leader learn the organization It's also about making sure the organization is ready to be led.

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Ep. 4 — Your Interview Process is Telling on You

In this episode, I'm talking about what interview processes reveal about organizations—and how to make them clearer, fairer, and less exhausting. Because candidates are interviewing you, too.

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Guest Conversations

Invited opportunities to share perspectives on leadership, culture, and organizational change.

Turned Up Raise 2025 Series

Tanya joins Nathan Chappell of Virtuous and Mary Elizabeth Swaim of Swaim Strategies on Raise Nation Radio for a conversation featuring fresh ideas, expert perspectives, and practical insights to help move fundraising forward.

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Things to Do Before Your Executive Search

The moment the ED leaves, the board panics and immediately yells, "START THE SEARCH!" Stop! Before you invite a bunch of strangers into your house, you need to clean it first. In this Tennessee Nonprofit Network podcast, Tanya shares how to tame the pre-search chaos. 

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The Pulse: Memphis – Women's History Month

In this Women’s History Month episode of The Pulse: Memphis, Tanya shares her leadership journey as the first Black woman to serve as a Territory Vice President with global fundraising organization ALSAC/St. Jude, reflecting on her career, impact, and experience breaking new ground.

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Let's Talk Before Your Next Leadership Decision

Every organization faces defining moments. Whether you're planning ahead or responding to an immediate challenge, we'd welcome a confidential conversation about how Terra Firma can help.
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