Tamara Hall is a proven professional. She is an internationally known inspirational speaker, an education expert, a seminar presenter, a published author, newspaper columnist, and television commentator.

Tamara tickles the funny bone, lifts the spirit, and challenges the conscience

Tamara has empowered people in 49 states and 8 Canadian provinces to take back control of their lives. Her evaluations are always top notch and typically state, "I've never laughed so hard or learned so much."

Tamara packs her presentations with humor because people learn faster and retain more if they are enjoying themselves. But don't be fooled, Tamara does more than just make people laugh. Her presentations are customized to meet the needs of the client and contain proven solutions for challenges, change and conflict.

Tamara has earned the prestigious Certified Speakers Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association.

Tamara's first book When Life Kicks -- Kick Back is in its fourth printing.

Most Requested Topics:

Burnout Is Not A Way To Keep Warm

Taking Charge Of Change

What's Right With Education? Plenty!

Teamwork Works For Everyone!

Conflict--If We Share The Vision, Why Do We Argue?

Who Pushes Your Buttons: Dealing With Difficult People

More about Tamara

Tamara has a B.A. in Speech and English Education and a Masters Degree in Education/Counseling from Montana State University. She has a diverse background in education and business which includes work as a college instructor, speech coach, television commentator, and account executive for a television station and film company. She owns her own business, Communications Plus.

Tamara is a recipient of the National Speakers Association's Certified Speakers Professional (CSP) designation. She was chosen Businesswoman of the Year in 1990 by the Montana State University Alumni Board and the Chamber of Commerce. Tamara was also selected as a finalist for the Outstanding Young Woman of America Award. She is most proud of being a finalist for Montana's First Lady Award for service to Montana's children with special needs. Tamara writes a regular column for her local newspaper.

Tamara was elected four times to the Bozeman school board and served as chair. She also served on numerous state and national educational committees including three terms on the Montana School Boards Association. She serves on Montana's Sex Equity Council and co-chaired a four state conference for Women in Sports.

Tamara is married and has three children. She lives in Bozeman, Montana.

Tamara's first book, WHEN LIFE KICKS--KICK BACK: Survival Skills for Personal Crisis and Life's Challenges, was published in 1997 and is in its fourth printing.

Some of Tamara.s Clients:

Alabama School Boards Association
Alberta Catholic Schools
Arizona School Administrators Association
California Association of Activity Directors Association
Florida Association for Exceptional Children
Florida Association of School Administrators
Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Jim Fay Children At Risk Conference
Jostens Learning Corporation
Kansas Athletic Association
Kansas Secondary Principals Association
Kentucky Special Educators Conference
Michigan Association of Teachers of Emotionally Disturbed Children
Michigan Association of Secondary Principals
National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators
National Association of School Business Officials
National College Student Leadership Council
National Federation of High School Associations
National Presidents of Beta Alpha Phi
Portland Community College
San Diego Schools
Texas Association of School Administrators
University of Wyoming Student Leaders
Washington Association of School Administrators
Washington Curriculum Association
New York State Association of School Personnel Administrators
National Indian School Boards Association

Rave Reviews

"I have received so many calls and electronic mail messages from my fellow employees stating that they will not forget your message. You are the talk of U.S. West."
 Manager, U.S. West

"You are a dynamo... Listening to you is like a ride on an emotional rollercoaster...one minute we were rollicking with laughter, the next, fighting back tears. What a thought provoking, powerful speaker."

President, Montana Association of Realtors Education

"You had over 100 management personnel at the conference sitting on the edge of their chairs listening intently to topics relative to our business environment."

Vice President, Corporate Resources, Blue Cross and Blue Shield

"Every single evaluation came back with only the highest praise for your session. We were amazed at how quickly three hours could fly by."
Conference Coordinator, Florida Department of Education