Meet Your Coach
Tara Sims, Career & Leadership Coach
Empowering professionals to discover their purpose, develop their potential, and deploy their talents with confidence.
Tara Sims is a certified career and leadership coach with over 15 years of experience helping professionals at every stage of their careers — from recent graduates navigating their first roles to senior executives pursuing their next chapter.
Tara founded Athena Consultants with a simple belief: that every professional deserves a clear path forward. Her coaching philosophy centers on the whole person — not just the résumé, but the values, strengths, and vision that make each client unique.
Before launching Athena, Tara spent a decade in corporate talent development and HR leadership, giving her an insider's perspective on what hiring managers and executives are really looking for. She has coached clients at organizations including Google, Microsoft, JPMorgan, PwC, and Duke Energy.
Tara's work has been featured in Real Simple, The New York Times, US News & World Report, Forbes, and CareerBuilder. She is a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator on topics including career transitions, personal branding, and leadership presence.
Coaching Philosophy
“I believe every professional has a unique genius waiting to be unlocked. My job is to help you see it clearly, own it fully, and use it boldly.”
— Tara Sims, Founder & Lead Coach
Credentials & Expertise
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Accredited through the International Coach Federation (ICF)
Career Development Facilitator (CDF)
Nationally certified by the National Career Development Association
Leadership & Executive Coaching
Specialized training in coaching senior leaders and C-suite executives
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Certified DEI practitioner with a focus on equitable career advancement
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