Name | Carson Tate |
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Birth Date | – |
Birth Place | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Business consultant, executive coach, author |
Carson Tate is an American business consultant, executive coach, author, and speaker, widely recognized for her work in leadership development, organizational change, and employee engagement. Over her career, Tate has helped executives in U.S. Private Equity funds, Fortune 500 companies, and various other industries enhance leadership effectiveness, drive transformational change, and improve productivity. She founded Carson Tate Consulting and has authored two widely acclaimed books on workplace productivity and career satisfaction.
Early life and education
Carson Tate was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Washington and Lee University, where she developed a strong interest in human behavior, team dynamics, and organizational performance. Her passion for leadership development led her to pursue further education. She obtained a Master of Science in Organizational Development (MSOD) from the McColl School of Business at Queens University in Charlotte. She also earned a Coaching Certificate from the same institution, equipping her with the tools and expertise to guide executives through leadership challenges. Tate is certified in multiple professional assessments, including the Hogan Assessment, DISC, and the Herrmann Brain Dominance Inventory.
Career
Carson Tate began her career working in Human Resources and sales roles at Fortune 200 companies. Her early experiences shaped her understanding of organizational culture, employee engagement, and leadership development. In 2015, Tate launched her own consulting and executive coaching practice, Carson Tate Consulting. She focuses on advising C-suite executives, particularly in the private equity sector, on leadership effectiveness, strategic planning, and transformational change management.
Tate has successfully partnered with well-known firms such as KKR, AbbVie, Deloitte, Kraft Heinz, and Lowe’s, among others. In one notable engagement, she helped AbbVie save 13,000 labor hours by implementing her Meeting Revolution Culture Change program. This initiative reduced the average meeting time by 25% and improved overall employee engagement. Her Work Smarter, Not Harder program, deployed at Harris Teeter, reduced employee turnover and boosted store performance.
In addition to her consulting work, Tate has authored two influential books. Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style (2015) highlights different productivity styles and offers strategies for individuals to improve efficiency. Own It. Love It. Make It Work: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job (2020) focuses on practical steps to enhance job satisfaction and career success. Both books have been well-received and featured in major publications such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The New York Times.
Personal life
Carson Tate lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her family. Beyond her professional work, she is an advocate for work-life balance and regularly shares insights on personal development, team-building, and leadership on various platforms. Tate continues to contribute to the field of productivity and leadership through her coaching, speaking engagements, and writing.
Awards and achievements
Carson Tate’s contributions to workplace productivity and leadership have been widely recognized. Her Productivity Style Assessment® tool was highlighted in Harvard Business Review’s 2017 Guide to Being More Productive, and her work has been featured in major business outlets like Fast Company, Bloomberg Businessweek, and CBS Money Watch. She has coached and trained executives from some of the world’s largest companies, consistently helping organizations improve their leadership capacity, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.
External links
Carson Tate on LinkedIn