Adam Tarnow
Professional Development Expert, Author & Recovering CPA
Adam Tarnow
Professional Development Expert, Author & Recovering CPA
Biography
Adam Tarnow is a leadership development specialist, keynote speaker, and author of The Fog of Work. With a unique blend of humor, humility, and hard-won insight, Adam helps professionals get out of their own way, navigate complexity, and lead with confidence.
A recovering CPA and former public accountant, Adam now heads up the Leadership Development Practice at PeopleWorks International, where he equips leaders to thrive in today’s fast-paced, people-driven workplaces. He’s spoken to audiences across industries—from manufacturing to professional services to education—and has a gift for making complex leadership ideas simple, practical, and unforgettable.
He earned his accounting degree from Clemson University and holds a “Ducktorate” from Disney University (yes, it’s real… no, it’s not accredited). He’s been married since 2003, is the proud dad of two teenage boys, and believes any day is better when it starts with coffee and a New York Times crossword puzzle.
Whether he’s speaking about leadership, communication, optimism, or culture, Adam’s goal is always the same: cut through the noise and help good people become great leaders.
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Speech Topics
What is a Leader, Anyway?
Demystifying what it means to not just be a leader, but a great leader.
Leader as Coach
Fighting through the awkward and initiating important conversations at work.
How to be Optimistic (Without Faking It)
The power of optimism in a world that loves pessimism.
Office Fight Club
The secrets you need to resolve your conflict at work.
The Fog of Work: A Simple Approach to Navigating the Complexity of Middle Management
The Missing Ingredient: Why Humility Is the Most Underrated Force in Team Performance
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