In this episode, Tara Murphy shares her inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and passion. With a life steeped in her love for horses alongside a successful IT career, Tara reflects on her significant achievements and the invaluable lessons learned throughout her journey.
Key Topics Discussed:
Early Passion for Horses: Tara’s love for horses was nurtured by her aunt, a dedicated horse trainer. Her early experiences in riding and competition instilled a strong sense of resilience and determination.
Career in IT and Leadership:
Over 26 years, Tara rose through the ranks at a credit union, beginning as a night computer operator and advancing to Senior VP and CIO. Her career showcased adaptability and leadership, emphasizing her understanding of organizational dynamics and her commitment to fostering a supportive work environment.
Turning Point and New Ventures: A significant shift occurred when Tara launched her consulting business focused on executive coaching and leadership development after leaving her long-standing corporate role.
Adversity & Renewed Purpose: Shortly after launching her consulting practice, Tara faced a personal challenge with a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer. As she navigated treatment, she found a renewed sense of purpose, demonstrating how strength can emerge from adversity.
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: Post-treatment, Tara relaunched her consulting business with a fresh perspective, integrating insights from her experiences with horses into her leadership programs, offering unique approaches to personal and professional growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Tara’s enduring love for horses has not only fostered resilience but also shaped her character, reminding us of the powerful impact our early passions.
- Tara’s ascent from a night computer operator to Senior VP and CIO serves as a powerful example of the importance of adaptability and leadership, highlighting key strategies for navigating complex career paths.
- Through her battle with breast cancer, Tara gained profound insights into genuine care and empowerment, offering lessons on how adversity can enrich both personal and professional growth.
- By blending her experiences with horses into her consulting work, Tara shares valuable lessons on emotional intelligence, demonstrating how we can enhance our development in all areas of life.
Noteworthy Quote:
“I get so much joy out of watching other people excel.”
Tara’s Bio: Tara L. Murphy is the founder of Tara Murphy Leadership, a coaching practice dedicated to empowering emerging leaders and executives through emotional intelligence and business acumen. With over 27 years of experience in the credit union industry, including executive roles such as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO), Tara brings a wealth of knowledge to her coaching programs. Certified in EQ-i 2.0, she integrates emotional intelligence principles into her holistic approach to leadership development. A cancer survivor, Tara draws from her personal journey and her lifelong work with horses to inspire resilience and compassion in leaders. Through her engaging content and coaching sessions, she aims to cultivate good leaders who prioritize team well-being and practice servant leadership.
Get In Touch With Tara
Website: taramurphyleadership.com
LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn
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