Amplifying Leadership
Welcome to Amplifying Leadership! Your go-to leadership podcast for real conversations, actionable insights, and inspiring stories to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Every Monday, we sit down with amazing leaders from all walks of life—sharing their stories, strategies, and lessons learned in the trenches of leadership. Then on Tip Thursday with Tara, you'll get bite-sized, practical leadership tips you can apply right away. From effective communication and authentic connection to building strong teams and navigating change, we cover the real challenges and wins that shape great leadership. 🎯 Want to take your leadership to the next level? Amplifying Leadership Community is a place built for leaders to connect and develop with other leaders of all levels from Team Leads, Supervisors, all the way to the CEO and business owners- Learn more here: Community Explanation and Walk Through.mp4 To join the Core level of the community for just $9.99 per month (limited time launch pricing), click here: Core - Amplifying Leadership To join the Premium (Inner Circle) level of the community for just $24.99(limited time launch pricing), click here: The Inner Circle Explore all leadership services: www.amplifyingleadership.ca 💬 Love Tip Thursday or a guest episode? Share your favorite and tag us! 💛 Support the podcast: Amplifying Leadership Podcast Tip Jar - Tara Lehman Thanks for listening—and remember, Leadership Matters! Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed within this podcast are those of the participants and may not reflect those of the listeners. The actions of the listeners are their actions alone and not the responsibility or liability of Twin Life Coaching & Business Services (of which Amplifying Leadership is a division) or their coaches, consultants, or others as affiliated. The listeners hold harmless Tara Lehman and Twin Life Coaching & Business Services ((of which Amplifying Leadership is a division), all those affiliated and its services, including this podcast from all costs, loses, damages, judgements, claims, suits, demands, actions, complaints or other proceedings based upon the listeners actions in connection with this podcast. #leadership #leadershippodcast #amplifyingleadership #leader
Episodes
What is the difference between a manager and leader?
What about a leader and a great leader?
In this episode with guest Julie Wignal, a Community Creator, Author, Speaker & Unconventional Activist, we explore what sets a leader apart from a manager, and why making that distinction matters more than ever.
The conversation dives into the importance of continual leadership development, sharing insight into the core needs and values ...
Are you a problem solving leader for your team?
Have you tried coaching instead?
In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, we explore why great leaders coach instead of constantly solving problems.
Tara unpacks how solving problems for your team might feel helpful in the moment, but actually holds them back long term and steals your time.
Learn simple coaching strategies you can use right away to build critical thinking, confidence, a...
Creating a great culture means there is trust, teamwork, and yes...love.
In this episode with guest Kelly Hall, a leadership expert and business strategist who helps individuals and organizations move from surviving to thriving we explore how love can be the magic energy that transforms workplace culture.
You will also hear a blueprint for building trust, embracing diverse perspectives, and engaging both introverts and extroverts i...
Leaders, are you accidentally sabotaging your own meetings?
If your team dreads meetings or nothing seems to come from them, it might be time for a reset.
In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara, Tara is sharing 5 ways leaders unknowingly derail their own meetings, and what to do instead to create clarity, ownership, and real results.
Tune in and start making your meetings have purpose, start and end on time, and where everyone feels it...
In this thought-provoking guest episode with Thomas Krause Ph.D., Chairman of Krause Bell Group, we dive into the critical connection between decision making and organizational values and culture.
Are your values something your team lives by - or just words on the wall you one day hope to aspire to reach?
They explore why consistently living your values matters for team trust, accountability, and long-term culture building.
You'll l...
Does your team need a push from you?
Or, does your team need you to pause and let them work it out?
In this Tip Thursday with Tara episode, Tara explores one of leadership’s toughest balancing acts: knowing when to challenge your team and when to step back and create space.
You’ll learn a simple framework to help you decide when to lean in, when to hold back, and how to avoid the team burnout or stagnation that can result from always...
In this thought-provoking guest episode of Amplifying Leadership, we explore the concept of Expanded Awareness and the emerging role of a Chief Consciousness Officer (CCO).
Together with guest Charley Johnson, Chief Consciousness Officer who brings other chief consciousness officers into businesses and companies worldwide, understanding consciousness is becoming a vital asset for forward-thinking organizations.
Our guest shares how ...
"Just give it to me and I will do it."
"It is faster if I just do it myself."
"My employee is not ready to do this yet and I can't afford the risk. I will do it."
Sound familiar? In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, we dive into one of the most common leadership traps: taking on tasks that don’t belong to you.
Tara explores why doing others’ work, even with good intentions, can actually hold your team back and burn you out.
Yo...
Explore the powerful connection between people, planning, and mindset with our guest expert, Kijuan Amey, a Chief Motivation Officer.
We dive into the importance of showing up with a positive presence and how your mindset shapes outcomes for better or worse.
Kijuan shares also shares actionable strategies for shifting your mindset, emphasizing the classic but crucial truth: "Fail to plan, you plan to fail."
You’ll also learn:
- The...
Do you communication information but no one understands it?
Do you hear: "Why should I do that / read that/ follow that?"
In this Tip Thursday with Tara, Tara breaks down the 3 levels of communication every leader needs to master.
She discusses that most only use one but should learn how to move beyond basic information-sharing to communication that builds trust, clarity, and lasting influence.
A crisis hits!
Are you ready?
In this episode with guest Stephanie Craig, President at Kith, we dive into the essentials of crisis management - from preparation to mitigation to recovery.
We discuss how to identify threats to your business reputation and develop the right mindset and strategies to navigate them.
We also explore the importance of risk planning, offer a real-world example of effective mitigation, and break down the pow...
"I don't have time to do this."
"I don't have time to lead my team effectively."
Blaming time does not help you. What does is finding a way to manage what fills your calendar and your day.
In this Tip Thursday, Tara shares why time management isn’t really about squeezing more into your calendar but how it is about gaining clarity on what actually matters.
She unpacks the three time traps leaders fall into and introduces a few powerfu...
Scaling or in growth mode?
Trying to lead through it all? You are not alone.
In this episode, we dive into the realities of leadership during times of rapid business growth and scaling.
Our guest, Brittney Lincoln, CEO and Founder of Females In Franchising, brings valuable insights on what it truly takes to lead effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
We explore:
- The critical role of leadership when scaling.
- How fra...
In this Tip Thursday with Tara episode, Tara explores what it means to lead with courage - especially when the path ahead is uncertain.
Discover how grounded, honest leadership builds trust and momentum even when clarity is out of reach.
This episode is a must-listen if you’re waiting for the “perfect” moment before you act.
✨ Ready to lead with more clarity and confidence, even in uncertain times? Book a Lead. Empower. Thrive. Lead...
Join Tara and guest Christine Blosdale, the Expert Authority Coach, as they tackle a truth many don’t talk about - leaders do struggle with imposter syndrome too.
Whether you’re new to leadership or a seasoned pro, those nagging doubts and fears will come up. But here is a truth - great leadership isn’t about having all the answers. However, it is about showing the way, not just saying the way.
Tara and Christine explore:
- What imp...
What does leadership influence look like?
It’s not always about being the loudest voice or having the highest title.
In this Tip Thursday with Tara episode, Tara unpacks what authentic influence looks like in leadership when it is not based on a title or the big stage.
You will learn why influence as a leader is built through trust, consistency, and integrity, and how to recognize the small moments that shape your leadership legacy.
Transitioning and leaving a team behind?
Perhaps you are needing to make a shift?
In this episode of Amplifying Leadership, we sit down with guest Christine Trimpe, a transformative wellness leader, and founder of The SugarFreed Me Method and a certified SUGAR® Licensed Practitioner, to explore the art of transitions and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself - whether that means changing industries, stepping into a new role, or l...
Ever caught yourself saying, “I’m not ready” ?
Leaders, we all do it at some point.
In this Tip Thursday, Tara busts the readiness myth that keeps so many leaders stuck. You'll learn why waiting to feel ready is a trap, how real leaders who take action can crush this myth, and simple phrases to reframe that self-doubt.
Plus, Tara shares a challenge for you, to help you start leading before you feel 100% prepared.
Enjoy the episode!
Culture is not stagnant in business.
It shifts with the changing world and complexities of business.
In this episode of Amplifying Leadership, guest Rob Lion, a professor of human resource development at Idaho State University and the co-founder of Black River Performance Management, dive into the essential connection between workplace culture and performance.
Our guest shares insights on why investing in your people and fostering a ...
What if your team had a user manual for you?
In this Tip Thursday, Tara shares how creating a Leadership User Manual can take the guesswork out of working with you and build stronger, clearer team connections.
Tune in to learn simple prompts to get started and why this tool helps leaders at every level.
Ready to turn tips like this into real-world leadership results? Book a call with Tara and let’s strengthen your leadership today. ...
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