Do you have "silos" in your organization?

Where cross-functional teams are a goal but not yet there?

In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, she explores what it really takes to build trust across departments.

Silos can quietly erode collaboration and culture, but strong cross-functional leadership can change that.

Tune in for practical tips on leading beyond your own team, building credibility, and fostering connection across your organization.

Enjoy!

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership, we're joined by guest Ingrid Hu Dahl, a Certified Leadership Coach, Author and Speaker, to explore what it really means to challenge the status quo.

They discuss why it matters, when it’s necessary, and how it can also be a double-edged sword for some leaders.

Together, we unpack the fears that often hold us back from stepping into brave leadership and discuss how vulnerability can actually influence bravery in others.

You’ll hear practical strategies for asking for feedback, especially when it feels uncomfortable, as well as how to use reflection and slowing down as tools for stronger decision-making. We also take a close look at how perfectionism can become a major roadblock to progress, and what we can do to move past it.

If you're a leader ready to stretch beyond what's “always been done,” this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to take that next bold step.

Remember - Leadership Matters

This week on Tip Thursday with Tara, I’m sharing one of the most important leadership lessons: you don’t have to do it all alone.

Whether you're a team lead, a business owner, or somewhere in between, the path of leadership can feel isolating.

That’s why I created the new and engaging Amplifying Leadership Community. It is a supportive, action-focused space for leaders to grow, connect, and amplify their impact.

In this episode, I introduce the community and explain how our Core and Premium tiers are designed to help you:

• Build confidence in your leadership style
• Access practical tools and pathways
• Learn in real time with other leaders
• Avoid burnout and stay aligned with your values

Learn more here: Community Explanation and Walk Through

To join the Core level of the community for just $9.99 per month (limited time launch pricing), click here: Core - Amplifying Leadership

To join the Premium (Inner Circle) level of the community for just $24.99 (limited time launch pricing), click here: The Inner Circle

Because leadership is better when it’s shared.

Remember - Leadership Matters.

What is the difference between a manager and leader?

What about a leader and a great leader?

In this episode with guest Julie Wignal, a Community Creator, Author, Speaker & Unconventional Activist, we explore what sets a leader apart from a manager, and why making that distinction matters more than ever.

The conversation dives into the importance of continual leadership development, sharing insight into the core needs and values that help leaders build trust and foster growth.

You'll hear about the four essential pillars that everyone needs and how this is supported by great leadership, how to communicate in ways that inspire and motivate, and why encouraging feedback, especially from quieter voices, can transform your team culture.

If you're ready to lead with intention, build stronger relationships, and create actions that stick, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways.

Enjoy this great conversation!

Are you a problem solving leader for your team?

Have you tried coaching instead?

In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, we explore why great leaders coach instead of constantly solving problems.

Tara unpacks how solving problems for your team might feel helpful in the moment, but actually holds them back long term and steals your time.

Learn simple coaching strategies you can use right away to build critical thinking, confidence, and ownership on your team, all while freeing up your own time to lead more strategically.

Enjoy the tips!

Link to the Leadership Success Audit: https://forms.gle/Da2XE1dYkykBXgFp9

Creating a great culture means there is trust, teamwork, and yes...love.

In this episode with guest Kelly Hall, a leadership expert and business strategist who helps individuals and organizations move from surviving to thriving we explore how love can be the magic energy that transforms workplace culture.

You will also hear a blueprint for building trust, embracing diverse perspectives, and engaging both introverts and extroverts in meaningful ways.

We also unpack how to restore psychological safety, support culture through change, and harness healthy conflict to strengthen teams.

Whether you're leading or influencing from within, this episode offers real talk and real tools for creating a culture of connection.

Enjoy this engaging discussion!

Leaders, are you accidentally sabotaging your own meetings?

If your team dreads meetings or nothing seems to come from them, it might be time for a reset.

In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara, Tara is sharing 5 ways leaders unknowingly derail their own meetings, and what to do instead to create clarity, ownership, and real results.

Tune in and start making your meetings have purpose, start and end on time, and where everyone feels it was great!

Leadership Success Audit resource link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAtC3F5AZ9VVXfGf9NpYhe198yogd5YXGQWN3FyNJCTmPj-A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108497857982315122141

In this thought-provoking guest episode with Thomas Krause Ph.D., Chairman of Krause Bell Group, we dive into the critical connection between decision making and organizational values and culture.

Are your values something your team lives by - or just words on the wall you one day hope to aspire to reach?

They explore why consistently living your values matters for team trust, accountability, and long-term culture building.

You'll learn how decisions - big and small - reflect the true culture of an organization, and how unspoken biases or rushed choices can undermine your safety and goals.

They unpack:

• The difference between aspirational and lived values
• How unconscious decision-making can become conscious
• Strategies to make more intentional, values-based decisions
• The role of safety as a core value, and how decision making in this area shapes culture
• Using Gemba walks to see the real-time impact of leadership decisions and culture on the ground
• And how to move away from placing blame on an employee toward identifying root causes with clarity

This episode is a must-listen for leaders looking to create alignment between what they say and what they do, and to strengthen culture by making values-driven decisions - even in fast-paced environments.

Enjoy the episode.

Link to the Leadership Success Audit is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAtC3F5AZ9VVXfGf9NpYhe198yogd5YXGQWN3FyNJCTmPj-A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108497857982315122141

Does your team need a push from you?

Or, does your team need you to pause and let them work it out?

In this Tip Thursday with Tara episode, Tara explores one of leadership’s toughest balancing acts: knowing when to challenge your team and when to step back and create space.

You’ll learn a simple framework to help you decide when to lean in, when to hold back, and how to avoid the team burnout or stagnation that can result from always choosing one over the other.

It's about leading with intention, not intensity.

Enjoy the episode and share with others who can benefit too.

As mentioned in the episode, here is this quarter's tool: Leadership Success Audit: https://forms.gle/R1XM4BeEbk7JFg6d9.

In this thought-provoking guest episode of Amplifying Leadership, we explore the concept of Expanded Awareness and the emerging role of a Chief Consciousness Officer (CCO).

Together with guest Charley Johnson, Chief Consciousness Officer who brings other chief consciousness officers into businesses and companies worldwide, understanding consciousness is becoming a vital asset for forward-thinking organizations.

Our guest shares how leaders can shift from a tunnel-vision approach to one rooted in curiosity, neutrality, and awareness - and how doing so can transform team dynamics, strategic planning, and risk management.

You'll walk away with practical strategies for expanding your own awareness, tips for fostering a more conscious workplace, and insight into how a CCO can strengthen your organization’s leadership, culture, and adaptability.

If you're ready to lead with greater intention and insight, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

To learn more about this role in your organization, please connect with Charley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjconsciousness

As noted in the episode, here is the link to your Free Your Guide as a New Leader tool: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLAxgm9fWq5adohuC-GCoXkAqyWpfv9siXkEjQOg-ngMM_nw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108497857982315122141