Amplifying Leadership
Tara Lehman
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.To learn more, take advantage of a 14-day free trial (no credit card required) and sign up, please visit: www.amplifyingleadership.ca/community-info.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 LehmanThanks 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 Amplifying Leadership (formally a division of Twin Life Coaching & Business Services) or their coaches, consultants, or others as affiliated. The listeners hold harmless Tara Lehman and Amplifying Leadership (formally a division of Twin Life Coaching & Business Services, 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
Mentioned books
Feb 23, 2026 • 29min
Fractional Leadership with guest Brian Root
Could your business use executive expertise without the full-time cost? Discover how fractional leadership can fill the gap and drive results, with this episode's guest, Brian Root, a Fractional CPO at Rooted In Product. We explore fractional leadership - a strategic way for businesses to access executive expertise without hiring full-time. Learn the difference between consultants and fractional leaders, the roles a fractional leader plays, and when fractional leadership makes sense.We cover the challenges that lead organizations to hire a fractional leader, plus practical strategies for navigating unique tasks like hiring, firing, and building trust. Discover communication tips and the key benefits of bringing a fractional leader on board.Perfect for business owners, executives, or aspiring leaders looking to understand and leverage fractional leadership in their organizations.
Feb 19, 2026 • 5min
Tip Thursday with Tara - Leading Through Change and Naming the Ending
Practical tips for keeping teams engaged during transitions. The power of naming the ending to give direction and reduce anxiety. Why clarifying the destination matters more than over-explaining process. Reframing resistance as self-protection rather than opposition. A prompt to reflect on whether leaders have stated clear intent or only asked teams to tolerate uncertainty.
Feb 16, 2026 • 26min
Female Leadership Strategies with guest Monika Malan
Female leaders and others have unique challenges and opportunities in leadership today.In this episode our guest, Monika Malan, a leadership coach, and Tara explore what organizations often miss when it comes to introverted leaders and why mindset is a game-changer for effective leadership. Our conversation covers how to work smarter, not harder, the importance of knowing your strengths as a first step, and practical strategies for building confidence. Whether you’re new to a leadership role or navigating a new organization, we discuss actionable ways to lead with purpose. Plus, we share key takeaways for extroverted leaders looking to support and amplify their teams. This episode is packed with insights for women ready to lead with impact and intention.
Feb 12, 2026 • 5min
Tip Thursday With Tara - What You Can Control With Change
Leading Through Change? Here’s Something Every Leader Needs to HearChange is never easy, especially when your team is looking to you for guidance. As a leader, how you respond can make all the difference.This week on Tip Thursday with Tara, Tara shares a practical strategy for reducing resistance and leading your team through change - one that starts with you.Listen and discover how small shifts in leadership can create big results: [Link to episode]Curious about how your team will respond? Tune in and find out.
Feb 9, 2026 • 32min
The Gilded Cage with guest Alessandra Wall
Let's explore how leadership can look successful on the outside while feeling limiting on the inside. In this episode with our guest, Alessandra Wall, a CEO and Founder, we unpack the gap between leadership expectations and reality, the tension between money and alignment, and why doing more doesn’t always lead to more influence or authority. The conversation also dives into why female leaders are often not fully heard, how bias (including AI bias) shows up in leadership language, and the balance between likability, authority, and word choice.We close with why focusing on what you do well and love matters, how misery quietly spreads through teams, and what slowing down and paying attention can unlock for leaders who want sustainable success.
Feb 5, 2026 • 6min
Tip Thursday With Tara - Your Responsibility During Change
Change is hard. Leading through it? Even harder. In this episode, I break down one key way leaders at every level, from team leads to the C-suite and business owners, can show up for their teams during uncertainty.Whether you manage a small team or steer an entire organization, the way you show up matters more than what you say. Tune in to discover the role you didn’t realize you were playing, and how small shifts can make a big impact.Don’t just survive change - lead through it.Amplifying Leadership Community Information: amplifyingleadership.ca/community-info
8 snips
Feb 2, 2026 • 28min
Getting Through Uncertainty with guest Dr. Ravi Iyer
Dr. Ravi Iyer, a Harvard-trained physician-scientist and leadership coach, shares how to navigate constant uncertainty. He discusses predictive perception, practical presence, and cognitive alignment. He outlines the Predictive Brake, the 3 Musketeer model, and ways to build trust, integrity, and cleanup culture in teams.
Jan 29, 2026 • 5min
Tip Thursday with Tara - Energy Debt and Energy Credit
Feeling drained at the end of the day despite getting everything done? You might be accumulating energy debt without realizing it. In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, we explore the difference between energy debt and energy credit, how small daily actions can restore focus and resilience, and why managing your energy, not just your time, is essential for sustainable leadership. Tune in and learn one actionable tip to start protecting your leadership energy today.Enjoy!
Jan 26, 2026 • 32min
Our Leadership Legacy with guest Brett Swarts
Brett Swarts, a capital gains tax strategist and author, shares vivid leadership stories from his upbringing and career. He discusses grit forged by setbacks, using personal stories to shift mindsets, building resilient culture, succession planning, and deep listening to retain teams. Practical, reflective, and action-oriented insights on shaping influence and sustaining momentum.
Jan 22, 2026 • 5min
Tip Thursday with Tara - Time, Priorities, Leadership
A challenge to the idea that more hours fix overwhelm. Why open calendars still leave leaders frazzled. How clear priorities, not busyness, create control. The power of picking and protecting one leadership priority each day. Practical contrasts between reactive days and focused days.
