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SYRACUSE - Syracuse native Lauren Tait is a certified mental performance consultant, public speaker and entrepreneur who believes that adversity isn’t something to escape, it’s something to use.
Raised in this community, Tait’s work is deeply shaped by the lessons she learned here about resilience, responsibility and showing up even when it’s uncomfortable, according to a news release from the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce.
Tait will be the keynote speaker at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce professional Women’s Luncheon and Expo, LeadHERship 2026, on Thursday, March 5. The event will be held at the Event Center at Oakwood Resort and begin with the Women's Expo opening at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon and Tait will speak at 12:30 p.m. The Expo will reopen from 1 to 2 p.m.
A dual collegiate athlete with two master’s degrees, an MBA and a degree in sport psychology, Tait brings lived experience and deep training to her work, the release states. As a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC), a nationally recognized credential, Tait is trained to understand how the brain and nervous system respond to stress, fear and pressure, and to teach people how to regulate those systems so they can think clearly and perform well when it matters most. She is one of only 50 CMPCs in Indiana.
After founding and running her own business, Tait made the decision to step away, not because it was easy, but because she saw a bigger need, according to the release. That decision led her to build and lead the Peak Performance Program at Parkview Sports Medicine, where she works alongside medical professionals to integrate mental performance into injury recovery, leadership development and sustainable performance.
In addition to her work in mental performance, Tait and her husband own and operate Fort Fitness in Fort Wayne, where they help individuals build strength, confidence and consistency, inside and outside the gym. This hands-on work keeps her grounded in the daily realities women face as they balance ambition, health, family and identity, the release states.
Tait is the creator of the philosophy Through Adversity Is Treasure, a message rooted in real life, not perfection. The release states, “She is known for her candid, nonsense style and for creating experiences that challenge people to face fear honestly, understand their minds, and make braver decisions. Returning home to share this work is personal for Lauren. This room represents where her story began and why the work matters.”
For more information, contact: Brent Randall, executive director, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, at 574-457-5637; SWChamber.com or email at Executivedirector@swchamber.com
