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Amplifying Leadership

Amplifying Leadership

por Tara Lehman

Administración Carreras

Temporada 1

Welcome to Amplifying Leadership

Episode 1 - Tara shares a her leadership story and an introduction to this podcast.

Tip Thursday With Tara - 3 Less-Known Ways to Delegate

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 helps build confidence, accountability, and trust while reducing the need for constant leader involvement. This episode may help you identify why delegation isn't delivering the results you hoped for and what you can do about it. Enjoy!

Leading With Purpose with Guest Casey Ridley

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 to make money," we examine how leading well, serving others, and staying aligned with your values can ultimately drive stronger results. We also dive into the critical role of listening, the benefits and challenges of leading with purpose, and how this approach helps build a positive, engaged team culture. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning your leadership journey, you'll walk away with practical strategies to start leading with greater purpose, strengthen your impact, and create an environment where both people and performance can thrive. About the guest: Casey Ridley is the Founder and President of The Designery, a fast-growing national franchise in the home services space. An entrepreneur, investor, and speaker, he focuses on scalable systems, strong partnerships, and building brands with lasting impact. Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-ridley/ to connect with Casey.

Tip Thursday With Tara - Feeling Overwhelmed?

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 our month on Delegation and Empowerment by exploring why so many leaders struggle to let go, the impact it has on their time and energy, and how to recognize when you may be holding onto more than you need to .If leadership feels heavier than it should, this episode is for you.

AI and Leadership With Guest Rocky Pedden

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 matter in an AI-driven world. We also dive into the real concerns surrounding AI, including employee fears, business security, and the impact of automation on jobs. This conversation focuses on how leaders can responsibly integrate AI, support and retrain employees through change, and create businesses where people and technology work together to build stronger, more sustainable success. Enjoy! About our guest: Rocky Pedden is the CEO of RevenueZen, a growth marketing agency specializing in SEO, GEO, and AI-driven content. I work with marketing teams, founders, and CMOs to build transparent, results-driven systems that drive revenue. I also lead a CMO peer group focused on navigating AI in marketing. Connect with Rocky here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockypedden

Tip Thursday With Tara - Eisenhower and Overwhelm?

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 us lead more intentionally instead of constantly reacting.

'Let Me Tell You a Story' With Guest Kae Wagner

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,” naturally create stories that influence team culture and engagement. We also discuss the responsibility leaders have in the stories they share and amplify. The right stories build alignment and strengthen culture, while assumptions or gossip can quickly distort it. A leader’s energy plays a key role in what stories take hold. Ultimately, leadership is about the stories you tell, the meaning you create, and the legacy you leave behind. Enjoy the episode! About the guest: Kae Wagner founded North Star Marketing and The Bold Authors Network, to help business owners and authors turn ideas into revenue through strategic marketing, visibility systems, and execution. She’s known for blending sharp strategy with bold offers that catapult clients into new revenue levels. Connect with Kae on LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/kaewagner

Tip Thursday With Tara - Mental Health As a Priority In The Workplace

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 resources inside the Amplifying Leadership Circle community or by connecting with us on social media. Social media links and free trial links to our community are available at amplifyingleadership.ca.

Addressing Overwhelm With Guest Chris Clearfield.

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 overwhelm as a time management issue, we look at it as a signal of deeper structural and leadership patterns. We also explore what actually helps: strategies that go beyond task delegation into mindset, systems, and trust. That includes delegating outcomes, not just work, shifting from blaming people to examining process gaps, and recognizing how a leader’s overwhelm impacts team performance. Most importantly, we talk about normalizing the conversation around overwhelm and building the courage to address it openly within teams. Enjoy the episode! About the guest Chris Clearfield is a leadership strategist and Harvard-trained scientist who helps high-performing entrepreneurs scale without becoming the bottleneck, working with companies like Netflix, Microsoft, Etsy, and ExxonMobil. He is co-author of Meltdown and author of The High-Altitude Entrepreneur. Link to learn more: http://highaltitudebook.com/

Tip Thursday With Tara - Checking In With Yourself

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 own stress patterns can help you better support your team in a grounded, sustainable way. To hear the extended Tip Thursday With Tara visit our Inner Circle on our Amplifying Leadership Circle Community for May 7, 2026. Not a member? Visit amplifyingleadership.ca/community-info for free trial, no credit card required, links.

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