Amplifying Leadership

Ever wonder why your female leaders may have energy dips or focus that wavers at work, but there is no physical sign why?

It might be perimenopause or menopause - and it’s time every organization and ever leader learn about it and talk about it.”

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership with our guest Louise Neil, a career engagement and leadership coach, we explore the often-overlooked impact of perimenopause and menopause in the workplace and how we can support our female leaders.

From invisible symptoms that affect performance to strategies for building confidence and starting the conversation at work, we cover practical ways leaders (male and female) can navigate these transitions.

We also discuss fostering psychological safety, supporting employees, and the unique pressures of the “sandwich” generation juggling careers, children, and aging parents when perimenopause is also happening.

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Think you know why your team missed that deadline?

Or why someone looked checked out in the meeting?

👀 Careful! Sometimes those assumptions might be steering you in the wrong direction.

In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara, we’re flipping the script: why leading with curiosity instead of assumptions builds trust, uncovers the real story, and makes you a better problem-solver.

Spoiler: the magic can start with one simple question.

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In a world where business moves at lightning speed, the leaders who win aren’t just faster - they’re smarter about trust, alignment, and empowering their teams.

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership, our guest, Russell Justice, author and business consultant, dive into how leaders can accelerate improvement using tools that work.

Russell shares why listening is the real foundation of trust, plus the four key elements that empower teams: Focus, Alignment, Feedback, and Reinforcement.

We also explore practical strategies for leaders, the difference between feedback and reinforcement, and how “linking in” and “linking up” to your focus and goals keeps everyone aligned.

Whether you’re scaling up or tightening budgets, these insights will help you stay ahead of the competition while strengthening your team.

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Ever feel like your team has great ideas but keeps them locked away like a secret family recipe?

In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara, we’re diving into the simple way leaders can create psychological safety - so people feel confident to speak up, take risks, and bring their best thinking forward.

Spoiler: it doesn’t take grand gestures, just three little words that open the door to innovation.

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Connection isn’t just a “nice to have” in leadership.

It is the glue that keeps teams together, fuels retention, and creates workplaces people actually want to be part of.

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership with our guest, Marcylle Combs, Business Owner / Leadership Expert / Author / Speaker and Podcast Host, we dive into the power of building genuine connection.

This is not the surface-level kind, but the type that strengthens trust, loyalty, and collaboration.

We explore what genuine connection really means, how to truly understand employees beyond job titles, and which parts of conversations create impact (and which should not be shared).

You’ll hear strategies for hiring with connection in mind to improve retention, key communication practices that deepen relationships, and the importance of building connections beyond just your team.

Whether you’re leading a small crew or a growing company, these insights will help you create a culture where people feel seen, valued, and committed.

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As leaders, we often focus on what we need to say, such as giving direction, sharing vision, and motivating others.

But what if one of the most powerful leadership tools is not just just your voice, but your ears?

In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, we’re exploring the art of leading through listening.

You’ll discover why listening builds trust, how it uncovers opportunities and challenges you might otherwise miss, and why it’s one of the most impactful daily choices you can make as a leader.

Plus, you’ll get a simple challenge to help you practice intentional listening this week and see the difference it makes in your conversations.

Leadership doesn’t always come from speaking louder - it often comes from listening better.

What does it mean to lead with zero regrets?

In this episode with guest Saahil Mehta, Entrepreneur, Coach, Author & Mountaineer, we explore how leaders can move beyond traditional definitions of success and instead define what success looks like for themselves, and for their employees.

We’ll talk about the idea of the 7 Summits and why the number seven is so powerful, the key question every leader should ask before making decisions, and why accepting wrong turns is part of the journey.

Most importantly, we’ll dive into how leaders can play a meaningful role in supporting their employees’ growth, not for their own benefit, but for the individual success of each team member.

Packed with practical strategies to open conversations and inspire authentic leadership, this episode will challenge you to think differently and start leading a life - and career - with zero regrets.

“I don’t know”.

Three little words leaders should embrace.

In this Tip Thursday with Tara's Amplifying Leadership podcast episode, Tara explores why three simple words — “I don’t know” — can transform the way you lead.

Instead of eroding trust, admitting when you don’t have the answer builds credibility, authenticity, and space for collaboration.

Tara shares how shifting from pressure to honesty opens the door for stronger problem-solving with your team.

This week’s challenge invites you to reflect on moments when you’ve pretended to know it all versus times you could have chosen honesty. as well as practice using “I don’t know” as a leadership strength.

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Expand your leadership impact by guiding others through influence - not authority.

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership with our guest Andrea Wasserman, Founder of The Executive Express, we explore what it really means to lead with influence and why it’s a critical skill for today’s leaders.

Influence goes beyond managing a team. It is also about guiding peers, inspiring collaboration, and gaining alignment with senior leaders without relying solely on authority.

We share strategies to build influence by understanding motivations, applying universal leadership principles, and avoiding common mistakes.

At the heart of it all is the role of trust and communication, which determine whether your influence creates lasting impact.

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Leadership isn’t about having all the answers.

It’s about creating space for others to think, contribute, and grow.

In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara, Tara is exploring the power of asking, not telling.

She also uncovers how a simple shift in your approach can boost engagement, ownership, and results.

Don't forget to take her challenge too!

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