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I AM TAMLA

And here is what I know to be true:

Authenticity starts with you.

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A former Fortune-ranked, C-suite executive, I'm now standing firmly in my name, my truth, and my calling — and helping others do the same.

Tamla Oates-Forney on stage, speaking about advancing women in leadership.
Tamla Oates-Forney, on stage with Starla Sampaco at the Women in Leadership Institute 2024.

AUTHENTICITY STARTS
WITH YOU.

Tamla Oates-Forney taking a selfie with other women leaders. Keynote at the SHRM Linkage Institute about authentic leadership.

In an ever-changing world, authenticity isn’t a soft skill — it’s the most powerful constant. It’s the compass that guides choices, the voice that shapes paths, and the grounding that keeps leaders aligned with who they were created to be.

Tamla Oates-Forney as a panelist at SHRM Talent Conference.

When people lead from who they truly are, they elevate everything and everyone around them. Performance deepens, trust accelerates, and sustainable impact follows.

Who I Am

My career was defined in HR and workforce strategy.
My heart was designed to empower others.


As the recent CEO of a talent and leadership development firm, and a "retired" two-time CHRO from Fortune 500 organizations, I have led every facet of employee services: acquisition, development, benefits, culture, and more.

In every office, in every boardroom, across every continent, it was always about how to drive consistent and sustainable success by way of encouraging authenticity in my teams. 

Because the leadership of one’s own life is the most important leadership role they’ll ever have. And when leaders master this, it drives better outcomes for business and better engagement from their teams. 

Tamla Oates-Forney as a keynote speaker at the SHRM Linkage Institute 2025. She is delivering a presentation on community, wellness and professional success. She is wearing a white dress, round glasses, a pearl necklace.
Tamla Oates-Forney delivering a keynote speech for a group of talent and leadership development professionals.

Content Topics

I speak from professional experience and personal conviction, revealing how I've created change for thousands of leaders over decades of practice.

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  • Finding purpose and passion in work

  • Talent and leadership development

  • Elevating women in leadership

  • Global perspectives in leadership

  • Diversity, inclusion and belonging

  • ​Caregiving

  • Wellness

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How I Can Help

My services include:
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  • Keynotes

  • Panelist

  • Moderator

  • Webinar and podcast guest

Tamla Oates-Forney participating in a virtual event for women leaders.

I am booking engagements for 2026!​ Fill out the form to inquire.

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Let's stay in touch:

hello@iamtamla.com

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Tamla Oates-Forney
Leadership speaker for events,
webinars, panels, podcasts & more

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I AM TAMLA

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