Tacy Riehm

Helping Leaders Stop Delegating Culture & Start Leading It

Leaders matter more than they think. Culture, engagement, and performance don’t just happen - they’re shaped by the people in charge.
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It Starts With You

To me, "It Starts With You" isn't just a motto; it's a guiding principle that speaks to the heart of personal empowerment and growth. As a consultant, I believe that every individual has the power to ignite change and make a difference, starting from within. It's about embracing the journey of self-discovery, taking ownership of our actions, and leading by example to inspire those around us. When we recognize our own potential and commit to continuous improvement, we not only elevate ourselves but also create ripple effects of positivity and success in our teams and communities. So, let's embrace the journey together and see where our collective efforts can take us.
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Tacy Riehm
CEO, Chief Consultant, Keynote Speaker

About Me

Tacy Riehm is a dynamic leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps leaders create thriving teams and cultures, starting with themselves. As the founder of Vos Consulting, Tacy has spent more than 25 years equipping leaders to own their growth, deepen their impact, and build organizations where people and performance flourish.

Known for her warmth, humor, and down-to-earth authenticity, Tacy brings real-world leadership lessons to life on stage. Her signature keynote, “It Starts With You,” challenges leaders to look in the mirror, to lead with greater self-awareness, and to model the culture they want to create.

Drawing from her years as an Organizational Development consultant at a Fortune 100 company and her work with clients across industries, from biotech to hospitality, Tacy blends practical insight with personal storytelling to spark lasting change. Whether she’s speaking to a room of executives, emerging leaders, or cross-functional teams, her message is always the same: great leadership begins within.

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Topic One

Building Capacity in Your Team – A Leader’s Journey

Join me on a journey into the heart of leadership where we'll uncover how to nurture and develop your team's potential. This keynote is all about practical tips and real-world stories that show leaders how to foster growth within their teams. Learn how to identify strengths and leverage the strengths of your team members, delegate effectively, and create an environment that sparks innovation and resilience.

First Take Away

Identify strengths of each team member in order to delegate effectively

Second Takeaway

Give actionable feedback that drives performance

Third Takeaway

Create an environment where people can do their best work
Topic Two

Increase Results Through Broader Influence

Uncover the art and science of expanding your influence to achieve exceptional results. In this keynote, I'll share actionable strategies for enhancing your impact across different parts of your organization and beyond. Discover how to build strategic relationships, communicate persuasively, and navigate complex challenges with confidence. Gain actionable insights to amplify your leadership effectiveness and drive tangible outcomes through broader, more meaningful influence.

First Take Away

Identify key relationships within your ecosystem

Second Takeaway

Understand how to persuasively communicate with people with differing styles and priorities

Third Takeaway

Create actionable steps to authentically and confidently amplify your ability to influence others
Topic One

It Starts With You: Stop Delegating Culture and Start Leading It

Most leaders don’t realize that their team’s engagement, trust, and performance are a reflection of how they show up. In today’s fast-paced organizations, many leaders focus on driving results while unconsciously delegating the “people side” of leadership to HR. And the results are burnout, disengagement, and cultures that feel inconsistent or unclear.

Tacy Riehm helps leaders change how culture shows up every day using her Own–Relate–Elevate framework - It’s a practical, inside-out approach that helps leaders take ownership of their influence, build real connection, and lead in ways that people actually respond to. When leaders use this framework, culture stops being a program and becomes part of how leadership shows up daily. Teams become more accountable and engaged, and organizations see stronger performance, retention, and trust.

Own how you show up

Discover how self-awareness and accountability shape team engagement and culture.

Relate with curiosity and care

Learn how to build trust, communicate with clarity, and create psychological safety on your team.

Elevate others with intention and belief

Develop the mindset and tools to coach, empower, and grow the people around you, because lasting culture change starts with leadership.
Topic Two

Inspiring Results Through Candid Conversations

This keynote shows leaders how authentic communication drives real results.
Tacy focuses on how to lead honest, productive conversations - especially the hard ones. Participants learn practical ways to build trust, navigate conflict with clarity and empathy, and align their teams around shared goals. The result is stronger connection, better collaboration, and teams that perform at a higher level.

Build Trust Through Curiosity

Learn how to build trust by asking better questions - and actually listen to the answers.

Create Clarity Through Feedback

Use a framework to give feedback that drives clarity and inspires results.

Strengthen Culture Through Candid Dialogue

Learn how honest, respectful conversations build trust, accountability, and a stronger culture.

Testimonials

"We had engaged Tacy Riehm for our management training initiative and our experience has been exceptional. We are at the 2nd year mark with this engagement and she has been inspiring and helped us foster a culture of continuous improvement within our management team. Her deep understanding of management principles, coupled with her dynamic presentation style, kept our team engaged and interactive. Her custom-tailored approach, fusion of theoretical concepts with real-world scenarios, has helped empower our team with practical skills and strategies. We highly recommend her for any organization that is committed to invest in the growth and development of their management team. Definitely informative and enjoyable."
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Sandhya Sivaraman

Sr Manager Human Resources, Hyundai AutoEver America

"Tacy’s leadership sessions were nothing short of outstanding! At Oakley, we have a unique mix of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders, all working in a fast-paced environment where time is precious. Her ability to connect with the teams, understand their needs, and deliver relevant, engaging content was truly impressive. These sessions were impactful, engaging, energizing, and exactly what our leaders needed to grow and thrive. She truly exemplifies excellence in leadership development. We can’t wait to work with her again!"

Paula TerHaar

Learning and Development Manager at Oakley

"Tacy was absolutely fantastic. Engaging, funny, educational, and so much fun to listen to. Our teams absolutely loved hearing from her, and I would recommend her for any organization looking for a great speaker. Thank you for getting to know our team so well and delivering a meaningful message.”
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Roshan Mendis

Co-Founder, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

"Tacy was an exceptional partner in speaking to our highest‑level leadership program. She brought thoughtful insight, meaningful experiences, and contagious energy to our executive cohort. Her ability to introduce new perspectives and help leaders better understand their own styles made a significant impact on their growth, both individually and collectively. We greatly valued her partnership and would absolutely welcome the opportunity to work with Tacy again in the future."

Cody Buchanan

Director Learning & Development, Simon

"Tacy is one of the most gifted Talent and Development professionals that I have worked with. The results we have gained from her working with our leaders has been incredible. She is one of the most dynamic and impactful facilitators that I know. Her ability to engage with participants is best in class!"
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Josh White

Director of Talent Management, Finish Master, Inc.

"Working with Tacy has been instrumental in the professional growth and leadership initiatives for our business. Her insightful guidance and interactive sessions have equipped our team with invaluable skills and perspectives that have significantly enhanced our effectiveness as leaders. Tacy fosters a supportive and engaging learning environment, where every participant feels heard and empowered to explore new ideas and approaches. I highly recommend Tacy to anyone looking to elevate their leadership abilities and drive positive change within their organization."
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Sara O'Dowd

Vice President Human Resources, PBI Gordon Companies

"Tacy Riehm effectively engages the audience and delivers great content. This is where Tacy really shines! Tacy is very simply a truly genuine, knowledgeable and friendly person whose smile and approach just naturally create a trusting environment. More importantly, her presentation style is incredibly unique and fun, encouraging audience participation and team building. I very much look forward to continuing our 'partnership' with Tacy! She has made a huge difference in how our leadership team collaborates and their teams work together." 
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Brian Wolf

CPA, Vice President & CFO | West Division | Airgas, an Air Liquide Company

"Tacy is an incredible speaker. We get constant requests for Tacy from our clients because they love how she connects with her audience. She uses humor to disarm, and she really is a subject matter expert. She's able to move really meaningful learning ideas forward while making it fun."

Jamie Jacobs

Founder & CEO of GigTalent

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