Welcome Meeting Planners

 Thank you for your interest in the services that I offer. This page is full of resources that you may need as you prepare for your event.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me. My direct contact information is at the bottom of this page.

Demo Video

“I feel that I have been called to help others shed the shame that life has put on them and restore the resiliency they were born with in order to reach their full potential in life.” 

My Biography

Download my full bio for use on your website, in marketing materials, or other promotional efforts for your event.

“I think he can absolutely transform others

with what he has to say.”

Tate Barkley wears a blue sweater and is seated on steps

My Headshot

Download a hi-resolution, printable version of my headshot.

“I look forward to going to other speaking engagements that Tate has where he can share his story with others.”

Speaker Intro

Get your audience set for my talk using this easy to read
introduction that provides my credentials and experience.

“He brings to life his story which is absolutely incredible…
it’s of endurance, it’s of grit, it’s of love.

Speaking Topics

Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men: My Journey of Recovery, Resiliency and Personal Empowerment

My keynote, Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men, based on my memoir published in 2023, shares the tools that I’ve learned during my 25 years in recovery  to inspire others to embark on their own journey toward resilience and personal empowerment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to identify the sources of shame in your own life and how they might be limiting you.
  • Learn the steps to take toward self-acceptance.
  • Make a plan to apply honest self-acceptance to your everyday life.
  • Discover the secret weapon for shedding shame.
  • Learn how to restore personal resiliency.

“To see him talk about [his story] today was amazing because it was like the book came to life.”

Shedding Shame & Restoring Resiliency: Unlocking the Productive Power of Your People

Shame is the secret killer of innovation. In this program, I share my own experiences as a victim of shame and a recovering alcoholic to lead audiences through my five step HEALSTM process to developing humility, in order to recover our innate resiliency, and achieve authentic self empowerment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of how authentic self acceptance impacts an individual’s contributions and overall performance in an organization.
  • Learn the secret to gaining a real understanding of who you truly are and honestly accepting yourself..
  • Learn how you and your team can apply the secret weapon to shedding shame and restoring resiliency.
  • Create a personal and organizational action plan to apply honest self-acceptance to your everyday life and apply the five step HEALSTM process to improve communication, innovation and creativity in your organization.

“Whether in small venues or enormous auditoriums with hundreds of people, Tate’s able to get connected with the audience, let them understand, be persuaded, and learn something.”

-Steve B., Attorney

Based on a textbook I published in 2007, this keynote provides your people with a  methodology for making better decisions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how our approach to making decisions defines our ability to innovate and lead with confidence.
  • Learn the three duties of the fiduciary and how they can be applied outside of a fiduciary relationship.
  • Learn how to apply the fiduciary process to daily decision making.

“This [program] gives you a simple, yet effective, step-by-step process to help you solve problems, make decisions, and be more successful in life.”

-Greg B., Director, Corporate Accounting

Contact Tate

Tate Barkley wears a blue sweater and is seated on steps

If you would like to speak to me personally before booking, please text or email and I will follow up to schedule time for a phone call.


(713) 702-9198
tate@tatebarkley.com