Who we are

Tara Johnson, PCC

With 17 years of professional coaching experience and over a decade in diverse corporate roles, Tara champions the belief that thriving employees are the cornerstone of successful organizations. Her work is fueled by a deep commitment to improving workplace experiences, ensuring people feel seen in their humanity, supported in their wellbeing, and empowered to grow. Tara partners with leaders and teams to co-create cultures that inspire trust, foster belonging, and where employees are not just valued but truly cared for.

Having served in a variety of People & Culture and coaching leadership roles at organizations such as Etsy, Bloomingdale’s, Columbia University, and JPMorgan Chase, Tara has direct experience navigating the dynamics and challenges of today’s workplace, which informs her practice and allows her to deeply understand and support her clients. She’s coached everyone from early career professionals to those who have reached the pinnacle of leadership; engineers, creatives, financiers, nonprofit leaders, military veterans - you name them, she’s likely worked with them!

In addition to 1:1 coaching, Tara also facilitates group coaching and leadership transformation programs, mentors fellow and aspiring executive coaches, and coaches in specialized initiatives for struggling leaders and underrepresented and overlooked employee groups.

Credentials

  • ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

  • Certified NLP-Integrated Life Coach - iNLP Center

  • Certified Professional Coach -World Coach Institute

  • M.Ed Instructional Leadership - University of Illinois at Chicago

  • B.A. Business Administration - Truman State University