Tamra Gaines

Tamra Gaines

CPC, CMMFL, US

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Empowering leaders and organizations through tailored coaching, impactful speaking, and strategic consulting—driving leadership confidence, succession planning, and business continuity.

5 reviews

5 verified

A seasoned business leader, keynote speaker, author, and coach, Tamra Gaines draws from her three-decade career dedicated to developing people, businesses, and impactful experiences. Tamra believes that building a solid leadership pipeline starts with a clear vision and ends with strong succession. To achieve this, fostering confident leaders who are empowered to uplift others is essential.


Having traversed the globe throughout her illustrious 30-year career, Tamra invites leaders to explore new avenues for their own development and that of their teams. As she asserts, fostering confident leaders is paramount in today's evolving landscape, ensuring a robust pipeline of talent for the future. She highlights this message along with a focus on action in her acclaimed book, "The Pillars of Confidence."


Tamra's dedication to addressing the evolving needs of the workplace is evident in her research, which spans generations and industries. Recognized for her exemplary leadership, Tamra has received numerous awards and contributed her expertise to various boards and committees.


In addition to being a Certified Professional Coach; obtaining her certificate of DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) from Cornell University, Tamra is also a Certified Meetings Manager and a certified speaker with the John Maxwell Leadership Team. Tamra loves to explore new places, meet people and create healthy meals with her husband, Ron. They share their home in Florida with two beagles Mazie and CeCe, and Tamra’s sweet mom, Gloria.

A seasoned business leader, keynote speaker, author, and coach, Tamra Gaines draws from her three-decade career dedicated to developing people, businesses, and impactful experiences. Tamra believes that building a solid leadership pipeline starts with a clear vision and ends with strong succession. To achieve this, fostering confident leaders who are empowered to uplift others is essential.


Having traversed the globe throughout her illustrious 30-year career, Tamra invites leaders to explore new avenues for their own development and that of their teams. As she asserts, fostering confident leaders is paramount in today's evolving landscape, ensuring a robust pipeline of talent for the future. She highlights this message along with a focus on action in her acclaimed book, "The Pillars of Confidence."


Tamra's dedication to addressing the evolving needs of the workplace is evident in her research, which spans generations and industries. Recognized for her exemplary leadership, Tamra has received numerous awards and contributed her expertise to various boards and committees.


In addition to being a Certified Professional Coach; obtaining her certificate of DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) from Cornell University, Tamra is also a Certified Meetings Manager and a certified speaker with the John Maxwell Leadership Team. Tamra loves to explore new places, meet people and create healthy meals with her husband, Ron. They share their home in Florida with two beagles Mazie and CeCe, and Tamra’s sweet mom, Gloria.

UNBREAKABLE: Cultivating Influence with Confidence

Format: 45-60 minute keynote, or, session

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Aspiring leaders and emerging executives
  • Women's conferences and Young Professionals

 

The audience will leave with:

  • The Benefits of Being a Confident Leader and the Influence You Have
  • Leveraging the 3 Pillars of Confidence for Personal and Business Growth
  • Action Planning...
Inspirational / Life-changingProfessionalismConfidence

The Leadership Pipeline: Developing Leaders for Better Succession

Format: 30-60 min keynote, or breakout

 

This program is perfect for:

  • C-Suite leaders, CEO's and Boards
  • Human Resources

 

The audience will leave with:

  • Systematic Leadership Pipeline Development
  • Strategic Succession Planning
  • Cultivating a Culture of Trust and Loyalty

 

In the ever-evolving landscape of the workforce,...

Leadership - Mid Level ManagersUnconscious BiasCoaching - ExecutiveEducational / InformativeHuman Resources

The Making of a Manager Book Club

Format: 9-week series (one hour per week)

Joining a book club focused on "The Making of a Manager" offers a multitude of benefits for professional development. By participating, members engage in insightful discussions that deepen their understanding of key managerial principles, fostering critical thinking and strategic decision-making skills. 


The collaborative environment encourages the exchange of diverse perspectives, enhancing...

Audience ActivityConfidence

Balancing Act: Navigating Career and Personal Wellness with Vitality

Format: 60 minutes, 4 hour workshop or 6-week virtual program

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Organizations that want to provide a valued resource to all employees
  • People managers or those in like-positions to create collaboration

 

The audience will leave with:

  • Sense of direction for their career pathway
  • Clarity on setting boundaries and creating...
Time Management/Self-ManagementLeadership - Mid Level ManagersInspirational / Life-changingStrategic PlanningProfessionalismConfidence

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Luminate - Louisiana Credit Unions

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A.T., Director, Partners & Education, Luminate - Louisiana Credit Unions
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Abby Trauth profile picture Abby TrauthAbby Trauth · 1stFirst degree connection #noculeftbehind serving Louisiana's credit unions through solutions + education | Children's Book Author of Cancer and the Mighty You | Chief Experience Officer for 2 Small Humans#noculeftbehind serving Louisiana's credit unions through solutions + education | Children's Book Author of Cancer and the Mighty You | Chief Experience Officer for 2 Small Humans July 3, 2024, Abby was Tamra’s clientJuly 3, 2024, Abby was Tamra’s client All LinkedIn membersShow Abby Trauth recommendation to All LinkedIn members We partnered with Tamra to bring "Building a Leadership Pipeline for Better Succession" to our credit unions. Along with bringing such experience and value to strategically assist our credit unions in planning for the future, she has knowledge of numerous other topics that we're excited to work with her on!

Visit McKinney

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A.W., Executive Director, Visit McKinney
Verified @visitmckinney.com

Tamra Gaines was instrumental in assisting the Visit McKinney team with strategic planning and providing professional coaching for a staff member. Her sessions were engaging, insightful, and tailored to our needs. The strategic planning exercise yielded clear, actionable steps that have already transformed our approach. Additionally, her personalized coaching significantly enhanced our staff member's skills and confidence. We highly recommend Tamra for her exceptional expertise and dedication.

World Council of Credit Unions

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K.H., Manager of Education, World Council of Credit Unions
Verified @woccu.org

Tamra is such a professional person and the delight to work with. She truly cares about whoever she interacts with. I have not regretted working with her and neither will you! Highly recommend

The Meeting Department

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T.C., President, The Meeting Department
Verified @mtgdept.com

I have known Tamra Gaines just over 20 years and have served alongside her in several roles. I am very familiar with her leadership style, public speaking acumen and coaching expertise. She’s a 5-star performer in all respects. Over these many years, Tamra has played a vital role in advancing our meeting and events industry; always making a positive impact. Tamra is known for her ability to create meaningful connections and experiences for groups and individuals. Highly recommended.

Buchanan Technologies

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A.G., Director, Professional Services, Buchanan Technologies
Verified @buchanan.com

Her expertise in leadership development and organizational dynamics was evident. Tamra helped me to see my strengths and areas for growth in a new light. Her advice was always tailored to my specific needs and situation, which made all the difference. One of the most impressive aspects of working with Tamra was her commitment to my growth. She was consistently available for follow-up questions and went above and beyond to provide resources and tools that could help me succeed. Her feedback was always constructive and delivered in a way that was easy to digest and act upon. Thanks to Tamra, I've seen significant improvements in my communication skills, decision-making, and overall leadership style. I feel more confident and equipped to handle the challenges of my role. I highly recommend Tamra Gains to any executive looking to enhance their leadership skills and make a meaningful impact in their organization.