Discovering Purpose: Tara Murphy's Inspiring Story of Passion and Perseverance

Inspiring Journeys: Conversations For Women Over 50

In the latest episode of the Inspiring Journeys podcast, Tara Murphy shares her powerful story of resilience and transformation. With a lifelong passion for horses nurtured by her aunt, Tara developed a strong sense of determination early on. This passion seamlessly transitioned into her professional life, where she spent over 26 years at a credit union, rising from a night computer operator to chief information officer. Her adaptability and commitment to fostering a supportive work environment were pivotal to her success.

A major turning point came when Tara decided to leave her stable career to launch a consulting business focused on executive coaching and leadership development. However, her journey faced a significant hurdle when she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. This experience tested her resilience and deepened her appreciation for empowerment in both her personal and professional life. As she navigated her treatment, Tara found a renewed sense of purpose, illustrating how strength can arise from adversity.

In her leadership programs, Tara leverages the emotional intelligence lessons learned from horses to provide unique insights into personal and professional development. She plans to expand her services through group training sessions and webinars, making leadership training more accessible. Her journey serves as a powerful reminder of how passion and resilience can help us overcome life's challenges, encouraging listeners to celebrate her insights and the strength of determination and positivity.

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.
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Website: taramurphyleadership.com/
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Capitole

1. Discovering Purpose: Tara Murphy's Inspiring Story of Passion and Perseverance (00:00:00)

2. Tira Murphy's Journey (00:00:03)

3. Finding Strength Through Life's Challenges (00:07:45)

4. Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Leadership (00:19:23)

5. Empowering Women Over 50 Podcast (00:25:32)