Eileen M Tarjan, Principal

Eileen is a dynamic professional with 20 years of proven success in human resources, talent development and coaching. Throughout her career, Eileen held various positions with increased responsibility and influence within organizations across the Consumer Goods Manufacturer & Retail Services, non-profit and Public Relations industries. Eileen has a strong depth of understanding across business units and is passionate about prioritizing human wellness while guiding organizations, and individuals, to create and sustain diverse and inclusive learning mindsets. Eileen’s daringly candid, highly energized, and collaborative style has been a key success factor in her design and facilitation of a myriad of learning events and her inspired coaching relationships. Her portfolio of programs ranges in scale from premier executive leader retreats to customized, cutting-edge leadership and communication programs, and a multitude of cultural change, employee engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

In 2019, Eileen took her own best advice and began a career pivot to become a licensed mental health therapist. Following her true purpose and desire to help others, she returned to graduate school for a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. It is no surprise that she quickly began to bridge her corporate training and coaching skills with her new clinical skills to benefit current and future clients. Eileen works with therapeutic clients starting in adolescence and beyond who are seeking help to understand and improve their mental wellness, process big and little trauma, and manage symptoms that disrupt their day-to-day.

She received her bachelor’s degree from National-Louis University and is currently completing her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. Eileen holds certifications with Center for Creative Leadership, SHRM Diversity, ATD, and she is an authorized partner of Engagement Multiplier.