Tacy Riehm

Helping Leaders Stop Delegating Culture & Start Leading Alignment

Tacy Riehm equips leadership teams with practical tools to strengthen alignment, elevate accountability, and translate strategy into execution — especially during periods of growth, acquisition, and marketplace change.

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It Starts With You

To me, “It Starts With You” isn’t just a motto — it’s a leadership principle.

In the organizations I work with, strategy rarely fails because leaders lack vision. It fails when alignment breaks down. As priorities shift and complexity increases, teams begin interpreting direction differently, communication fragments, and execution slows.

Lasting alignment doesn’t come from more meetings or better slides. It starts with how leaders show up — how they communicate priorities, make decisions, and take ownership of their influence.

That’s the work I help leadership teams do: strengthening alignment so strategy moves forward and teams perform at a higher level.

Because in every organization, alignment starts in the same place. With you.

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Tacy Riehm
Keynote Speaker | Leadership Alignment Advisor | Founder, Vos Consulting

About Me

Tacy Riehm is a nationally sought-after keynote speaker and leadership consultant who helps organizations strengthen culture, engagement, and performance by developing more self-aware leaders.

Founder of Vos Consulting, Tacy has spent over 25 years working with leaders across the country, equipping them to take ownership of their impact, build stronger relationships, and lead teams that thrive through change and growth.

Blending humor, candor, and powerful storytelling, Tacy’s signature keynote, “It Starts With You,” challenges leaders to stop delegating culture and start modeling it. Audiences leave with practical tools they can apply immediately — and a renewed sense of responsibility for the environment they create every day.

With experience spanning Fortune 100 organizations to fast-growing companies across industries, Tacy connects equally well with executives, managers, and emerging leaders, delivering messages that are both deeply human and highly actionable.

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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

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Topic One

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

In periods of rapid growth, disruption, leadership transitions, or acquisitions, strategy rarely fails because of direction — it fails when leadership alignment weakens under pressure. As priorities shift and complexity increases, teams begin interpreting strategy differently, communication fragments, and execution slows.

In this keynote, Tacy Riehm challenges leaders to stop delegating culture and instead strengthen alignment in how they show up, communicate, and lead. Using her practical Own–Relate–Elevate framework, leaders learn how to take ownership of their influence, build trust, and align their teams around clear priorities so strategy translates into execution.

Own how you show up

Build the self-awareness and accountability that strengthen leadership credibility and alignment during change.

Relate with curiosity and care

Increase trust, clarity, and psychological safety so teams can move forward together.

Elevate others with intention

Coach and empower leaders to align their teams around shared priorities and execution.

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Topic Two

Candid Conversations That Drive Results

During growth, disruption, or organizational change, leadership alignment often weakens not because of strategy — but because difficult conversations are avoided. As priorities shift and complexity increases, unspoken tension and unclear expectations slow execution and erode trust.

In this keynote, Tacy Riehm equips leaders with practical tools to use candid communication to strengthen alignment, accountability, and performance. By building trust through curiosity and addressing issues directly, leadership teams can move faster and execute with greater clarity — especially when pressure is high.

Build Trust Through Curiosity

Ask better questions and listen deeply to strengthen connection and understanding.

Create Clarity Through Feedback

Use a practical framework to deliver feedback that drives accountability and forward momentum.

Strengthen Alignment Through Candid Dialogue

Normalize respectful, honest conversations that reinforce trust and team alignment.

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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."

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.”

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!"

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."

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."

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."