Woman of the Week ~ Tara Beckstedt

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Tara Beckstedt

My Current Job/Company: Sr. Consultant Staff Administration / Nationwide Financial

My Work: I am chief of staff to a senior leader at Nationwide Financial. I work with the leadership team to create meaningful business strategies and effective communications plans for those strategies. I also focus on building relationships within the team and key business partners. I am a thought leader, a change agent, a skilled communicator and a strategic problem solver for our team.

My Passion: Family, Faith and Friends

My Family: I’ve been married to my best friend, Eric, for almost 14 years. Together we have 3 amazing kids – Liliana (11), Kellen (9) and Cade (4).

My Hero or Heroes: Our military personnel, both past and present – I am forever grateful for the sacrifice and service of these men and women & their families who love them.

My Escape: We love to go to the beach but really any vacation with my family is a welcome chance for some R & R. I love to see my kids experience new places!

My Pet Peeve: Loud chewing & negative attitudes

My Indulgence: I have a huge sweet tooth. I can’t pass up a warm chocolate chip cookie.

My Roots: I had the quintessential childhood, growing up in a small town in Northwest Ohio with loving, supportive parents and a younger brother. It was there I learned the value of hard work and the importance of family and faith.

My Future: Full of endless potential and lots of love.

My Favorite Quote: “”When joy is a habit, love is a reflex” (Bob Goff)

My Accessory: A smile!

My Advice to Young Women: Don’t be afraid to take a leap of faith and always be willing to learn new things.

How I Balance it All: Prioritize and plan, but be flexible to shift when necessary. My planner is my best friend. I love having all of our family’s activities in one place but I am not afraid to cross things off and mark things up as things change and get re-prioritized. I also make a point not to over-schedule us. Scheduling some downtime for our family is critical to our happiness! Lastly, I am so grateful for active grandparents who jump in and help at a moment’s notice. Having the support of family and friends makes it all possible!