Keynote Speaker · Workshop Facilitator

Keynotes that tell the truth
and move the room.

I bring executives and teams an honest, energizing experience on authentic leadership, courageous communication, and sustainable performance. The talks leave audiences clearer, braver, and ready to lead differently on Monday morning.

Tash Durkins laughing in a pink blazer

Trusted on stages at

  • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
  • Howard University
  • American University
  • Women in Aviation International
  • Chief
  • DirectEmployers Association
  • Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
  • Professional Women Controllers
  • Technical Women's Organization
  • Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health
  • Raise the Barr
  • Boss Me In

What audiences walk away with

Not just inspired. Equipped.

Every talk pairs honest storytelling with tools leaders can use immediately, so the energy in the room turns into changed behavior back at work.

The courage to say the real thing

Practical language for hard conversations, feedback, and high-stakes moments, without burning bridges.

Clarity under pressure

How to stay grounded, decisive, and human when the stakes, scrutiny, and uncertainty are high.

Cultures people trust

The leadership behaviors that build psychological safety, alignment, and follow-through across a team.

Performance that lasts

A sustainable way to lead at a high level, protecting energy so excellence doesn't end in burnout.

Signature Talks

Talks that meet your leaders where they are.

Each can be delivered as a keynote, executive workshop, leadership intensive, or facilitated experience, then customized to your goals, audience level, and current challenges. Available virtually or in person.

01

The Fiercely Joyful™ Leader Experience

A signature keynote on leading authentically: telling the truth, leading with joy, and building a career and culture you actually want to be part of. Energizing, honest, and grounded in real frameworks.

Keynote · Opening or closing

02

Executive Presence & Leadership Influence

How senior leaders are perceived, and how to align presence, timing, and tone so their influence lands across the organization. Ideal for emerging and established executives.

Keynote · Leadership development

03

Courageous Communication & Difficult Conversations

The skill of saying the real thing: clearly, kindly, and without burning bridges. Audiences leave with language and structure for the conversations they've been avoiding.

Workshop · Highly interactive

04

Communicating with Clarity During Uncertainty

How leaders hold trust and momentum when the path isn't clear, communicating with honesty and steadiness through change, ambiguity, and pressure.

Keynote · Change & transformation

05

Sustainable Leadership in High-Pressure Environments

Turning high pressure into high performance, without burnout. A candid look at protecting energy, sustaining excellence, and leading for the long game.

Keynote · Wellbeing & performance

Looking for a custom topic? The full catalog spans 11+ talks. tell me what your audience needs.

Ways to bring Tash in

Built for your room, your goals, your time.

Keynote

A high-energy mainstage talk to open, close, or anchor your event around an honest leadership message.

30–60 minutes

Executive Workshop

An interactive, tools-forward session where leaders practice the skills in real time and leave with a plan.

60–120 minutes

Leadership Intensive

A deeper, multi-session experience for teams ready to embed courageous communication into how they work.

Half-day to multi-day

Virtual & Hybrid

Fully engaging remote delivery for distributed teams, summits, and leadership series. Same depth, any location.

Live online

How it works

Booking is simple. The impact is not.

01

Tell me about your event

Share your audience, theme, date, and goals. A quick form or call is all it takes to get started.

02

We shape the talk together

I tailor the topic, stories, and takeaways to your leaders and the moment they're in. Never a canned speech.

03

I take the stage

An honest, energizing experience your audience remembers, with tools they actually use afterward.

From the audience

Tash brought a unique blend of authenticity and enthusiasm. She was skilled at creating connections with both the panelists and audience, making it a memorable and impactful experience for all.
Melissa Havel
Former Chief Marketing Officer, Boss Me In
This Summit wasn't just inspiring—it was life-changing. We didn't just talk about leadership—we embodied it, with clarity, courage, reclaimed voices, and yes, joy.
E. Fashina
National Association President
Tash delivered her insights into both the industry and the importance of authentic leadership with enthusiasm and expertise. Her presence was inspiring and resonated profoundly with the audience.
E. Krall
Principal, Evans Consulting
I'm leaving the workshop with tools and strategies that will help me communicate with clarity and influence—not just in high-stakes moments, but in my day-to-day conversations too.
T. Thomas
Founder & CEO
I'm leaving Tash's workshop with empowerment that has a recharged power source!
S. Rowe
Corporate Executive

Seen & heard

Featured in the press. Heard on podcasts and stages.

NBC4 Washington, Her Agenda, Bold Journey, WERULE, plus dozens of podcast and keynote appearances. Watch and listen to Tash in action.

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Let's make your event unforgettable.

Tell me about your audience and the moment they're in. I'll bring an honest, energizing talk that leaders carry with them long after the room clears.