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
10 snips
Jan 19, 2026 • 26min
Workplace Culture Challenges and Strategies with guest Erin Mills
Erin Mills, owner of Theory Salons and 16-year salon entrepreneur, shares hard-won lessons on building and defending workplace culture. She discusses closing a misaligned location, clarifying non-negotiable values, making values actionable with staff, and using transparent communication and one-on-ones to rebuild trust. Practical, candid stories on leading with values and restarting confidently.
Jan 15, 2026 • 6min
Tip Thursday with Tara - Checking Emails and Messages Less Frequently
Are constant pings and emails draining your time and energy? In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara episode, I share a simple but powerful strategy: check emails and messages only three times a day.Learn how to stop reacting to every notification, reclaim your focus, and get more meaningful work done - without missing anything that truly matters.💡 Want to take it further? Inside the Inner Circle of our Amplifying Leadership Circle Community (amplifyingleadership.ca/community-info), I share additional strategies to protect your energy and focus even more with this tip.
10 snips
Jan 12, 2026 • 23min
Giving Back as a Leader with guest Luba Patlakh-Kaplun
Luba Patlakh-Kaplun, bilingual speech-language pathologist and founder of Kidology, Inc., shares how leaders can use giving back as a strategic tool. She discusses community outreach, simple ways to start donating, involving teams and teens, and how charitable work boosts morale, culture, and business visibility. Practical tips focus on matching initiatives to team strengths and audience needs.
Jan 8, 2026 • 5min
Tip Thursday with Tara - The Peak 60 Minute Rule
Are you working at your peak, or just working away hoping you can be more productive tomorrow? In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara episode, we explore the Peak 60 Minutes Rule - the simple strategy of using your highest-energy 60-minute window each day for your most meaningful work.Stop forcing productivity when your energy is low and start working with your natural rhythm. You’ll get more done, feel less drained, and finally make progress on the tasks that truly matter.Want to dive deeper with this tip? Inside the Inner Circle (of our Amplifying Leadership Circle Community), I share practical steps to identify your personal Peak 60, protect it from distractions, and pick the right tasks to make it count. Information is found at amplifyingleadership.ca/community-info.
Jan 5, 2026 • 31min
Talking Goals with guest Kate Hendrickson
Kate Hendrickson, consultant, author, and leadership strategist with deep experience in strategy and operations. She talks about turning big-picture strategy into focused 90-day goals. She explains prioritizing work with a big-rocks approach. She stresses documenting plans, setting timelines, tracking 4–6 KPIs, and making regular review time non-negotiable.
Dec 18, 2025 • 4min
Tip Thursday with Tara - Gratitude and Happy Holidays
As 2025 wraps up, Tara takes a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to listeners, guests, and leaders everywhere for showing up, sharing, and leading with heart this year. Tune in for a warm reflection on celebrating wins, appreciating progress, and setting the stage for an energized 2026.
Dec 15, 2025 • 32min
Visionary Management with guest Michael Kohan
Michael Kohan, ICF-certified coach and founder of The Elevate Life Project who moved from corporate real estate to life coaching. He explores visionary management, distinctions between compassion, empathy, sympathy and resolve. Short, actionable takes on boundaries, assertive communication, BLUF-style clarity, and creating a team communication charter to prevent small issues from growing.
Dec 11, 2025 • 5min
Tip Thursday With Tara - The Do Not Do List
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 and start your year with clarity, intention, and less stress.It's your turn...create your list and take action.
Dec 8, 2025 • 28min
Be Present with guest Madison Hollimon
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 fully as a leader, from time-blocking to leading by example, and discuss how creating a supportive environment helps employees thrive. Our guest shares invaluable lessons learned on balancing work and life, building a culture that values presence, and embracing vulnerability as a leader. Through candid stories and actionable insights, we explore how to communicate effectively while fostering a workplace where work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a strategy.If you’re ready to stop feeling pulled in a million directions and start leading with intention, this episode will inspire, equip, and challenge you to rethink what it truly means to be present.Enjoy the episode!
Dec 4, 2025 • 6min
Tip Thursday with Tara - Reflecting on Feedback and Taking Action
Feeling uncomfortable with feedback? You’re not alone. However leaning into it can transform your leadership. In this episode, I share a practical mini-framework for reflecting on feedback, turning insights into action, and improving team communication. Learn how to approach feedback with curiosity, focus on behaviors, and make small changes that build confidence and engagement.It's all about growth.
