About Tayler
Let me start by saying: yes, my last name really is Onion (like the vegetable!).
As a former NCAA Division I student-athlete with a love of leadership development, I am passionate about unlocking human potential and driving high-performance cultures. With over a decade of experience in leadership facilitation, curriculum development, and organizational growth, I help individuals and teams elevate their impact.
During my time as a student-athlete at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I had the opportunity to compete at the highest level while earning Academic All-Big Ten honors. That experience shaped my understanding of discipline, resilience, and the power of high-performing teams—principles that have served as guiding lights for my career.
Since graduating in 2013, I have worked across multiple disciplines within NCAA Division I athletics, including marketing, corporate partnerships, student-athlete development, curriculum design, and fundraising.
My work has given me a deep understanding of the intersection between leadership, learning, and organizational success. In December 2022, I earned my Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Florida, further sharpening my expertise in developing transformational learning experiences.
Beyond my professional career, I have embraced creative avenues for leadership storytelling and development. I started The Bloom Pod in April 2020, a podcast where I interview individuals pursuing bold ideas, using storytelling to inspire action.
Whether working with executives, athletes, students, or teams, my approach centers on helping individuals navigate the complexity of relationships, maximize their strengths, and create meaningful impact — inspiring them to keep blooming in every avenue of their lives.
