Amplifying Leadership

Amplifying Leadership

di Tara Lehman

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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.

Humanizing Leadership with guest Tanna Brodbar

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 about the consequences when these behaviours are ignored, and how leaders can begin rebuilding trust through self-awareness, accountability, and small but meaningful behaviour shifts. At the centre of it all is the balance between people and profit. Strong leadership requires both, along with the ability to stay grounded, support teams through real life challenges, and continue growing as a leader. Enjoy the episode! Tanna Brodbar is a former executive, Tanna Brodbar founded Percepta Leadership (psychotherapy and coaching for leaders) and the Center for Applied Psychodynamics (psychodynamic coach training provider). She is also an adjunct professor (York University, EU Business School), and a Student Therapist (in Supervision). Tanna's website: https://perceptaleadership.com/

Tip Thursday With Tara - Turning Team Conversations Into Alignment (Let's Get On The Same Page)

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 With Tara on this tip is available on the Amplifying Leadership Circle Community for our Inner Circle members. Free 14-day trial links found at amplifyingleadership.ca/community-info.

Reviewing Goals and KPI's with guest Kate Hendrickson

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 consultant or coach, peer, or other structured check-in keeps goals active instead of forgotten. We share practical ways to make reviews actually happen, build team buy-in, and adjust when things are off track. Plus, the importance of celebrating wins and how mid-year reviews differ from monthly check-ins by zooming out to reset direction, not just track progress. Enjoy! Kate Hendrickson is a business consultant who helps small business owners turn goals into clear, actionable strategies. With a background in corporate consulting, she brings structure, accountability, and real-world insight to help leaders follow through and grow with intention. The Strategy Lane Website: https://thestrategylane.com

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