Tara Hesson is a leadership coach, facilitator, and talent development strategist with over 30 years of experience in leadership and talent development. She has extensive expertise spanning facilitation, training, coaching, and strategic consulting in areas such as role transitions, performance improvement, team development, succession planning, and leadership capability development. Tara has worked with professionals at all levels across a wide range of industries, helping individuals and organizations strengthen leadership effectiveness, close performance gaps, and build high-performing teams.

As a senior leader, Tara spent over a decade as Head of Talent Development in the energy industry, leading high-potential development, succession planning, and performance management initiatives. Her broader leadership experience also includes senior training and development roles in financial services and software organizations, where she supported business growth through strong leadership and talent strategies. She is the Founder of Hesson Talent Solutions, LLC, where she partners with individuals, teams, and organizations to design and implement practical, people-centered development solutions.

As a coach, Tara brings a compassionate, collaborative, and practical approach to her work. She is known for her thoughtful listening, ability to build strong relationships, and focus on helping clients gain clarity, confidence, and direction. Her work emphasizes understanding both the organizational context and the human side of leadership, enabling leaders to identify meaningful actions that drive growth, strengthen performance, and create lasting impact.