Amplifying Leadership

In this episode with our guest Kate Hendrickson, a Consultant, Author and Leader, we dig into the real strategy behind setting goals that actually work.

These are not the “write it in a fancy notebook and hope for the best” kind, but the kind leaders can execute with clarity and confidence.

We explore how to map out meaningful objectives, identify the key actions that bring them to life, and build the structured accountability neede...

Are you ready to elevate your leadership style and truly inspire your team?

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership, I sit down with Michael Kohan, founder of The Elevate Life Project and coach, to explore what it means to be a visionary manager.

We dive into the subtle but crucial differences between compassion, empathy, sympathy, and resolve, and how understanding them can transform the way you lead.

Michael shares why putting pe...

Are you heading into the new year feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old habits, or running on autopilot?

This week on our our Amplifying Leadership podcast's Tip Thursday with Tara, we’re flipping the script with the Stop Doing List. We consider this a secret tool every leader needs to reclaim time, energy, and focus before the year ends.

Stop doing isn’t quitting. It is about leading smarter. Listen on your favourite podcast platform an...

In a world that moves faster than ever, how do leaders and business owners stay grounded, focused, and truly present, both at home and at work?

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership, we sit down with Madison Hollimon, Owner and Founder of Mad House Marketing, to explore the art of being present and why it’s a game-changer for leadership, productivity, and company culture.

We dive deep into practical strategies for showing up full...

What if failure wasn’t something to fear, but was a chance to lead better?

In this episode with guest Joe Kramer, Founder of Ruck On, Joe opens up about a personal mistake that became one of his greatest leadership lessons.

He talks about the pressure leaders face to “get it right” and why embracing failure can actually drive improvement and trust within a team.

We explore how your reaction to employee mistakes can shape your cultur...

Leaders, are you overthinking every decision and feeling drained by the process?

In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara, we focus on decision-making strategies for leaders. Discover how to make better choices faster by using a practical framework based on facts, values, impact, deadlines, and intuition.

Tara also shares energy-saving tips for leaders, helping you avoid decision fatigue. This episode is packed with actionable leadersh...

Your leadership voice isn’t just about speaking. It is about showing up fully, connecting meaningfully, and influencing effectively.

In this guest episode, with Dr. Laura Sicola, Founder of Laura Sicola Inc., we unpack:

• The difference between your literal voice and your figurative voice, and why both matter in leadership.
• The 3 C’s of executive presence: Command the room, Connect with the audience, Close the deal (figuratively),...

Leadership can feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by your team or peers.

In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara, we’re unpacking why so many leaders experience isolation and what to do about it. Tara shares one simple shift that helps you stay energized, supported, and connected as you lead.

If you’re ready to stop leading alone and start leading with community, this episode is your invitation to join others doing the hard work ...

Dreading that next tough chat at work?

You’re not alone.

Difficult conversations are inevitable, but they don’t have to be stressful. In this episode with guest Tucker Miller, President and CEO of Onward Leadership, we’re breaking down how to approach those moments with clarity, curiosity, and collaboration.

We break down both the internal and external factors that turn a conversation tricky, and share a mindset shift that can make ...

What if the key to better team performance, and more energy, wasn’t another big strategy, but simply noticing what’s already going right?

In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, we are talking about the power of recognizing small wins, and why those quick moments of appreciation can make leadership feel lighter, smoother, and a lot more human

As leaders, it’s easy to focus on the big milestones, but those little everyday victorie...

What can beer brewing teach us about leading teams?

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership, with guest Kevin Dawson - Author and Leadership Consultant, we explore the art of purpose-driven leadership.

We dive into understanding what truly motivates your team members, how to focus on their strengths and passions, and the leadership lessons that come from learning through failure.

From celebrating the unique contributions of each tea...

Most leaders think they’re good listeners.

But are they really?

In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara on Amplifying Leadership, we dive into why listening is the quiet superpower of great leadership.

Tara unpacks how genuine listening builds trust, improves decision-making, and helps uncover solutions hiding in plain sight.

She also shares simple, actionable ways to practice active listening, including how to handle those awkward pau...

Strong communication, calm confidence, and steady results.

Sounds boring, right?

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership, Tara and guest Trent Gander, a writer and consultant, explore why effective leadership doesn’t always have to be loud, dramatic, or complicated.

Great leaders know that calm, consistent communication and a focus on learning and not making assumptions builds trust and lasting results.

Yet, many leaders unintentio...

Feeling stuck even though you and/or your team are giving it your all?

You’re not alone.

In this Amplifying Leadership podcast episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, we tackle how to keep your motivation higher when results aren’t coming as fast as you would like.

Tara shares practical strategies to celebrate those micro-wins, reconnect to your purpose, and focus on consistency over perfection.

With these approaches, slow progress stops...

Are you leading for numbers or for meaning?

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership with guest Justin Goodbread, a globally recognized business strategist, bestselling author, and founder of multiple successful ventures, we explore how service-based leaders can create purposeful impact in their teams and businesses.

Focusing solely on revenue or metrics can overshadow significance, identity, and long-term success. We discuss the s...

Ever provided constructive feedback that didn’t land the way you hoped?

You’re not alone.

In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, we’re breaking down how to turn constructive feedback from an awkward moment into a trust-building conversation.

Tara shares her simple four-step approach, starting with gratitude, using coaching questions, and ending with confidence. This helps you create feedback moments that actually strengthen rel...

Youth are one of the most underrepresented groups at the leadership table.

However that is starting to change.

In this engaging and important episode, Tara and Eden Byrne, a Youth Advocate / Writer / Change Maker, explore the barriers young leaders face, from feeling intimidated to speak up to unconscious bias that can silence their contributions.

You will hear strategies for creating space where every voice is heard and valued, w...