Alana D. Tanner Coaching

09/14/2026

A performance conversation may not always need to begin with, “What went wrong?” Sometimes the better question is, “Were we clear about what success looked like?”

Alana D. Tanner MS, PCC, BCMHC, examines the connection between communication and performance, giving Influential Women in leadership a reason to reconsider how expectations, feedback and accountability are communicated across their teams.

Read her article:
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Connect with Alana D. Tanner:
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08/16/2026

It was such an honor to be a part of the Pine Belt Women’s Summit this year!

Alana D. Tanner brought us “Your Setback Is Not Your Story,” sharing a message about resilience that came from personal experience. At just 40 years old, Alana suffered a stroke that changed her life and spent three years relearning how to walk, followed later by brain surgery.

Her challenge to us was simple: prepare for interruption.

Instead of asking, “Why me?” shift to “What now?”

We may not be able to control what happens, but we CAN control our response, communication, preparation, priorities, and leadership.

She also challenged every business owner to think about what would happen if we suddenly had to step away. Are our systems written down? Who could step in? Have we built relationships and created margin BEFORE we need them?

One of our favorite reminders:

“Emotion is information. It doesn't have to be instruction.”

And the perfect way to end it:

“Our setbacks don't define us. Our comebacks do!” - Alana D. Tanner

Thank you, Alana! ❤️

08/04/2026

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

Friday, August 14, Morning Session

Your Setback Is Not Your Story

This session will explore how life's unexpected challenges can impact both business and personal life and why resilience begins long before a crisis occurs. Through a blend of personal experience, practical strategies, and honest reflection, Alana will share how to prepare for setbacks, adapt to change, and move forward with purpose. Attendees will learn how to build resilience, strengthen their support systems, and create habits that help them navigate uncertainty with confidence. This session will be both inspiring and actionable, equipping participants with tools they can apply immediately in their businesses and lives. Because setbacks are inevitable but they never have to define your story.

Alana D. Tanner, Alana D. Tanner Coaching

07/06/2026

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We're here. And we're just getting started. 🧭

Meridian Excellence Solutions was built on one belief:
Performance is not something you push. It's something you BUILD.

We work with organizations, corporations, and government
agencies who are ready to stop treating performance as an
afterthought — and start designing systems that actually work.

Human systems. Strategic advisory. Real results.

New Orleans built. Excellence driven. 🌊

Follow along — big things are coming.

06/23/2026

Emotional intelligence has been called a "soft skill" for years.
I think that's one of the biggest leadership myths out there.
Emotional intelligence determines:
✔ How well you communicate
✔ How you handle conflict
✔ Whether people trust you
✔ How you respond under pressure
✔ How effectively you lead
The reality is that most workplace problems aren't technical problems.
They're people problems.
And people problems require emotional intelligence.
The leaders who create the strongest teams aren't always the smartest people in the room.
They're often the people who can stay calm during uncertainty, have difficult conversations, listen well, and build trust.
That's not soft.
That's strategic.

05/28/2026

Why Smart People Still Struggle With Communication

Discover expert coaching insights, strategies, and tips from professional coaches across all coaching specialties including life, business, executive, and wellness coaching.

05/25/2026

Hi everyone — I’m Alana D. Tanner, PCC, and I’m excited to officially welcome you to my page.
I’m a Workplace & Interpersonal Dynamics Coach, and I help people communicate, lead, and work better together.

Over the years, I’ve seen how many workplace problems are actually people problems in disguise — miscommunication, unclear expectations, conflict avoidance, emotional reactions, lack of trust, difficult personalities, burnout, and teams that simply don’t know how to connect effectively. These challenges don’t just impact organizations…they impact confidence, relationships, performance, and everyday life.

My mission is to help individuals, leaders, and organizations strengthen the human side of success through better communication, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and healthier workplace dynamics.

My coaching style is honest, practical, supportive, and growth-focused. I believe real transformation happens when people learn how to communicate clearly, navigate relationships effectively, and lead with both confidence and emotional intelligence.

Whether you’re:
• struggling with workplace conflict
• trying to become a stronger leader
• wanting to improve communication skills
• navigating difficult relationships or team dynamics
• or simply wanting to grow personally and professionally

—you’re in the right place.

This page will be a place for conversations, insights, tools, encouragement, and real-world strategies that help people work and live better together.

I’m glad you’re here. 💙