Tamara O'Neil, MBA, MBC

AUTHOR • SPEAKER • LEADERSHIP STRATEGIST • EDUCATOR

Disruption, Resilience, and Leadership Expert

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Tamara O'Neil is an author, speaker, disruption, resilience, and leadership expert, and a Certified Master Business Coach with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience.

She helps organizations build high-performing, accountable cultures that support leaders through disruption while driving results. Her work spans leadership development, organizational culture, operational excellence, hospitality, workforce solutions, and more.

Tamara is the author of Who Holds the Leader?, a leadership memoir and call for organizational change, and the creator of the O'Neil CARE Model©, a practical framework that helps organizations navigate disruption while preserving trust, leadership continuity, accountability, and performance.

30+ Years Executive Leadership Experience

Hotel of the Year
General Manager of the Year
Director of Sales of the Year
Most Improved Hotel of the Year
Best Financial Flow Through

2026 Influencial Women
Leading Change Recipient

Published Author & Case Study Researcher

Editorial Board Member
Hotel Executive Magazine

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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

I am so grateful to have met this incredible lady. Tamara is the type of individual who can bring out the best in people. She identifies areas of opportunities and keys in on those training items to help the individual achieve success. She has such passion in everything she does. She is a motivator & great leader. She will become your ally and ensure your success.

H. Carvalho 
VP Team & Talent, Warwick, RI

Tamara is an amazing blend of skill and care. She is exceptional at strategic planning, revenue maximization and accountability combined with her deep care of people. Tamara is a great leader and leads by example which creates a dynamic of respect. I learned so very much from working with her, and anyone who works with Tamara will find nothing but success.

J. O’Connor 
Director of Sales, Hartford, CT

Tamara is a data-driven professional who asks incisive questions and makes observations that help organizations make valuable changes leading to sustained success. She commands respect through deeply ingrained integrity, which is balanced by care and understanding. She brings positivity and experience to bear on any challenge which is infectious and motivational.

P. McNamee
General Manager, NYC, NY

Tamara is very passionate about her work and understands how to uncover business opportunities from anywhere. You need an uptick in business – look no further than Tamara O’Neil.

M. Newman
Director of Sales, NYC, NY

Having worked with Tamara, I find her to possess a rare combination of market and business savvy with a kind and caring persona. Tamara is a true business partner!

J. Williams 
GM, Charlotte, NC

Tamara is a consummate professional who possesses the skills and leadership to assist you on your professional and personal path. Success, accountability, and insight are what can be gained by enlisting Tamara’s services.

K. Falzon,
Director of Sales, NYC, NY

Tamara is the ultimate professional and consummate leader. I was fortunate enough to work with her and would recommend her services. She is driven to succeed and to perfection. Anyone enlisting her services will not be disappointed.

S. Perry
Director of Catering, Portland, ME

Tamara is a true dedicated professional. She commits herself to excellence each day; there is never a challenge too extreme. She has a full understanding of accountability and responsibility and ensures that the teams she works with have the same understanding. Tamara is the perfect example of “Attitude determining altitude".

A. Whitely
Director of Sales, Denver, CO

Tamara is the most knowledgeable business leader I have met. Tamara is an excellent mentor and coach and a master at overcoming objections and problem resolution. I highly recommend Tamara and her master knowledge of organizational leadership, sales, prospecting, hunting and closing the deal.

M. Adamo
Vice President Sales, NYC, NY

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Leadership Development
Organizational Culture
Accountability & High Performance
Leading Through Disruption
Executive Coaching & Training
Sales Strategy & Revenue Growth
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Communication & Influence
Hospitality & Service Excellence

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Whether you need a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, university lecturer, or workshop facilitator I'd love to connect.

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RECOGNITION, COMMUNITY, AND LEADERSHIP

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Awarded in 2024 for 2023 Performance – General Manager of the Year – TPG Hotels & Resorts

Fairfield Inn, Warwick, Rhode Island
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The Shore House, Narragansett

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Awards: Magna Hospitality at the Eastland Park Hotel

Director of Sales of the Year 2007
Most Improved Hotel of the Year 2007
Most Improved Hotel of the Year 2008
Best Financial Management/Flow Through of the Year 2009
General Manager of the Year 2010

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

  • Chair, Warwick Tourism and Economic Development Coalition, Rhode Island
  • Mentor, Bryant University
  • House of Hope, Shower to Empower Program -- fundraising/clothing drive volunteer
  • Guest Lecture Bryant University
  • Guest Lecture Roger Williams

Organizations & Memberships

Tamara is an exceptional leader whose kindness and generosity shine through in every interaction. Her deep knowledge of the industry, paired with her rich life experiences, makes her not only an invaluable resource but also a truly caring soul. Working with her is a privilege, calling her a friend is a blessing. 

S. Valverde

General Manager

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