Tanya Dalton

Tanya Dalton is a bestselling author, motivational speaker and nationally recognized productivity expert who champions the concept of Purposeful Productivity™. Rather than focusing on doing more, Dalton helps women in leadership and entrepreneurship concentrate on what matters most so they can find both success and fulfillment.

Her work has reached an international audience, with her books translated into eight languages. Her 2019 release, “The Joy of Missing Out,” was named one of the Top 10 Business Books of the Year by Fortune magazine. She followed with “On Purpose: The Busy Woman’s Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success,” further establishing her reputation as an advocate for intentional living.

Dalton is the host of “The Intentional Advantage” podcast, which has amassed millions of downloads around the world. She has appeared as a productivity expert on NBC, Fox and the Today show, and her advice has been featured in outlets such as Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company and Real Simple. She is also the founder and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co., a multi-million dollar business devoted to helping people achieve more by doing less.

Her path to becoming a recognized authority was not conventional. Dalton, who never took a business class in college, discovered the importance of redefining success after years of “chasing busy” and striving for perfection. Once she aligned her life with her own values, she turned that discovery into a platform to help others do the same.

Away from her professional achievements, Dalton shares personal stories that highlight her authenticity. She jokes about moving 11 times before the age of 18, including being the new kid in junior high three separate times. She married her next-door neighbor, recorded early podcast episodes in her closet and even changed the spelling of her first name after what she describes as a spiritual shift. A former teacher, she also notes with pride that one of her fourth-grade students went on to lead a Super Bowl-winning team.

Dalton’s message combines practical strategies with a relatable perspective. Through her writing, speaking and business leadership, she continues to inspire women to abandon the pursuit of perfection and instead build lives filled with meaning, purpose and impact.