Meet the Founder

Dr. Maureen Tanner is an internationally respected professional and the founder of Maureen Tanner Coaching & Consulting.

 

With a robust academic foundation including an Engineering degree in Computer Science, a Masters in Information Systems, and a PhD in Information Systems, Dr. Tanner brings exceptional credentials to her practice.

 

She specializes in professional coaching, team development, and strategic mentoring, creating customized solutions for diverse organizational needs.

 

Her distinguished career spans over 15 years and encompasses groundbreaking research, impactful mentoring and coaching, and inspirational teaching. These experiences have refined her ability to guide both individuals and teams toward exceptional results, developing practical frameworks that translate theoretical knowledge into actionable strategies for professional growth and organizational development.

 

Having served as the Head of the Department of Information Systems at the University of Cape Town, Dr. Tanner possesses exceptional leadership insight and strategic vision. This senior leadership experience, combined with her years mentoring hundreds of graduates and early career professionals, uniquely positions her to address the specific challenges faced by professionals at all levels—from emerging talent to C-suite executives—with contextually appropriate solutions.

 

Fluent in both English and French, Dr. Tanner is renowned for her profound empathy and unique ability to create powerful connections that foster genuine growth and development.

 

She is driven by a clear purpose: empowering individuals to unlock their fullest potential and become the best versions of themselves in complex organizational environments.

 

Her specialized expertise in navigating the complexities of cross-functional and multi-cultural teams is deeply rooted in her PhD research on optimizing agile team environments and subsequent research projects in this area.

 

Dr. Tanner excels at designing and delivering transformative seminars and workshops tailored to specific organizational needs. She has established a proven track record in team coaching, guiding countless teams from dysfunction to cohesion and peak performance through structured interventions and ongoing developmental support.