Tara Rethore

CEO of Strategy for Real, Tara Rethore works with CEOs, executives and boards to take strategy off the page and into action. She is adept at breaking down complex concepts and situations into a few, critical themes that can be addressed and managed to create results. Tara helps leaders to bring strategy to life so they achieve their objectives–for their organizations, their teams and themselves.

A former executive in a Fortune 500 company and a global management consultancy, Tara understands what it’s like to envision and execute strategy from multiple levels of the organization. She knows how to bring teams together to achieve sustainable results–and has done so across multiple industries around the world. Tara’s clients value her solid strategic thinking, deep knowledge about how organizations work, and the ability to identify, then use the unique strengths of individuals to accomplish specific objectives and actively manage interdependencies.

A recognized expert on strategy, governance and executive leadership, Tara is invited as a guest on podcasts and national radio shows, including KCBS, WGN and iHeart Radio. She is known for discovering leadership and strategy lessons in everyday situations which then become relatable examples for her clients. Author of Charting the Course: CEO Tools to Align Strategy and Operations, Tara’s articles are often featured in Chief Executive and Corporate Board Member. Find timely insights via Charting the Course–with Tara on LinkedIn and on her Strategy for Real blog.

Tara earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School and an AB cum laude from Mount Holyoke College. She’s a Certified Advanced Innovation Coach and Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach.