Amplifying Leadership

The leadership habits that helped you succeed, may be the same ones pushing you toward burnout. Leadership burnout rarely happens overnight. More often, it develops through habits that slowly become normal. In this week's Tip Thursday, Tara shares three signs your leadership habits may not be sustainable long term and why waiting for things to "calm down" isn't a strategy. Learn how reactive leade...

The biggest thing holding most people back from the next level isn't their experience, but is their mindset and preparation. Whether you're aiming for a promotion or helping others grow into leadership, stepping into the next level this episode is for you. Today Tara and her guest, Maya explore how to know if the role is the right fit, the four zones of career alignment, and why understanding the...

You were probably promoted because you were great at your job, and it was well deserved. However, perhaps nobody told you that the skills that made you successful as an employee aren't always the same skills that make you successful as a leader. In this week's Tip Thursday with Tara, we're exploring one of the biggest leadership shifts people face: moving from being the person who does the work to...

What kind of legacy are you creating through your leadership today? In this episode, Tara and Rabbi Daniel Cohen explore what it means to lead with purpose and leave a lasting impact. They discuss the difference between transactional and transformational leadership, balancing people and profit, and why culture and values must be actively led and not just written on a wall. They also dive into lear...

Do you ever feel caught between wanting your team to take more ownership, and worrying that things will fall through the cracks if you step back? Many leaders want employees to think independently, solve problems, and take initiative, yet find themselves staying heavily involved in decisions and day-to-day work. In this week's Tip Thursday with Tara, we're exploring how to empower your team withou...

What if the reason your team isn't taking ownership has less to do with them, and more to do with how they're being led? In this episode with Kursten Faller, we explore how leaders can unlock the ownership employees want, while overcoming the fear of letting go. We discuss common leadership mistakes, the impact of perfectionism, and how building skills, trust, and accountability empowers teams to...

You delegated the work. So why does it keep coming back? Many leaders and business owners find themselves stuck answering questions, approving every decision, and feeling like they can never truly step away. The result is frustration, overwhelm, and teams that seem hesitant to take ownership. In this week's Tip Thursday with Tara, we're exploring a different approach to delegation. This one that h...

What does it really mean to lead with purpose? In this episode, we explore the shift from focusing solely on profits and business strategies, to leading with a deeper sense of meaning and intention. We also discuss how purpose-driven leadership helps create stronger connections, better decision-making, and sustainable business success. Rather than approaching leadership from a mindset of "I need t...

Are you constantly putting out fires, answering questions, and feeling like everything still lands on your desk? Many leaders and business owners are overwhelmed not because they lack capable people, but because they are carrying responsibilities that could be shared more effectively across their team. In this week's Tip Thursday with Tara on our Amplifying Leadership podcast, we're kicking off ou...

What happens when leadership meets artificial intelligence? In this episode with our guest, Rocky Pedden, we explore why leaders and businesses need to embrace AI instead of fear it. We discuss the shift from traditional ways of working to a more forward-thinking approach, how AI can be used strategically to improve efficiency and growth, and why human oversight, judgment, and connection still mat...

Feeling overwhelmed has become so normal in leadership that many people don’t even question it anymore. In this week’s Tip Thursday With Tara, we’re talking about overwhelm, decision fatigue, and one simple tool that can help leaders regain a sense of control before stress starts running the day: the Eisenhower Matrix. Small shifts in how we prioritize can reduce pressure, improve focus, and help...

What if the future of leadership has less to do with working harder, and more to do with how you manage your energy, mindset, and capacity every single day? In this episode with our guest, Dr. Neja Zupan, we explore how leadership is evolving and why sustainable success matters more than ever. The conversation covers how a leader’s energy impacts their team, the 3 Laws for Sustainable Success - De...

Let Me Tell You a Story, says our guest Kae Wagner. In this episode, we explore storytelling as one of the most powerful tools in leadership. Communication is at the heart of leadership, and stories are what turn messages into real connection - shaping clarity, trust, and how people experience their work. We look at how everyday leadership moments, including “management by walking around,” natural...

Most leaders say mental health matters, but their day-to-day leadership doesn’t always reflect it. In this episode of Tip Thursday With Tara, Tara breaks down the gap between intention and action, and shares 3 simple ways to start treating mental health with the same consistency as physical safety, without overcomplicating it. If you want to go deeper, you can find more tools, conversations, and r...

Leaders don’t usually burn out from one big event. It is the slow accumulation of unspoken overwhelm that builds over time. In this episode, we explore the reality of overwhelm in leadership as a pattern, not a one-off reaction to a busy week. We unpack the hidden drivers behind burnout, including the internal narratives leaders repeat that keep them stuck in constant pressure. Instead of treating...

This week on Tip Thursday with Tara , we’re turning the focus inward to explore how leaders can recognize their own early stress signals before they turn into burnout. Tara walks through simple, practical ways to check in with yourself during a busy day, and why this self-awareness matters not just for your wellbeing, but for your leadership effectiveness. You’ll also hear how understanding your o...

Join Tara and Tanna Brodbar, founder of Percepta Leadership and Center for Applied Psychodynamics, as they explore casual cruelty in leadership - the small, often unintentional behaviours that quietly impact trust, safety, and team performance. They also look at how subtle gaslighting can show up in everyday leadership and why it matters to bring these patterns into awareness. Tara and Tanna talk...

Alignment doesn’t come from one meeting or a slide deck. It comes from ongoing conversation. And if your team isn’t part of that conversation, you may not be as aligned as you think. In this Tip Thursday With Tara, Tara walks you through a simple approach to involve your team in the vision and goals, so everyone is moving in the same direction with clarity and purpose. An extended Tip Thursday Wit...

Goals and KPIs don’t fail because they’re wrong. They fail because they’re not consistently used. In this conversation with Kate Hendrickson, Founder and Author, we explore why setting goals and Key Performance Indicators is only the starting point, and why inconsistent review quickly leads teams into reactive mode instead of focused progress. We also look at how accountability, whether through a...

If you’ve ever thought, “My team knows the goals. I have told them multiple times,” but they still don't seem aligned with them or the vision, then this episode of the Amplifying Leadership podcast might be one to listen to. In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara episode, we’re talking about a leadership blind spot that shows up more often than most leaders realize - assuming alignment and understa...

AI isn’t just about robots taking over jobs. It's about helping teams work smarter, innovate faster, and make better decisions. But are we ready to use it wisely? Join Tara and her guest, John Munsell who is the CEO and Owner of Bizzuka, as they discuss how AI is transforming how organizations respond to change, offering both typical benefits, like streamlining workflows, and unexpected opportunit...

Most professionals don’t struggle with understanding strategic thinking. They often struggle with using it consistently. In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara , Tara explores how to make strategic thinking a consistent part of your day, not just something you set aside time for. Many professionals understand its importance, but struggle to apply it in the middle of full schedules and constant dema...

Why do some teams bounce back stronger after chaos while others crumble? The answer might surprise you. In this episode with author and CEO, Ines Garcia, we explore how adaptability, resilience, and diversity intersect to help leaders and teams thrive through change. We dive into the lessons nature offers when facing challenges, showing how its principles can guide personal and organizational grow...

Are you making decisions that actually move you toward your professional or organizational vision, or just reacting to what’s urgent hoping you make the right choice? In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara , we explore how a simple 3-minute strategic pause can strengthen your strategic thinking and help your decisions align with your leadership or professional vision. Hear a real-world example...

What if the most powerful way to lead isn’t loud or flashy, but quiet, intentional, and fully your own? In this guest episode of Amplifying Leadership, Michelle J Howe, CEO and Founder of Empath Evolution, explores what it really means to lead authentically and introduces the Quiet Power Revolution - a shift away from loud, performative leadership toward a more grounded, natural approach. We dive...