Amplifying Leadership

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.

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/

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.

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

If you’ve ever thought, “My team knows the goals. I have told them multiple times,” but they still don't seem aligned with them or the vision, then this episode of the Amplifying Leadership podcast might be one to listen to.

In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara episode, we’re talking about a leadership blind spot that shows up more often than most leaders realize - assuming alignment and understanding.

Just because the goals or vision have been communicated does not mean your team sees them the same way as you, or feels connected to them.

In this episode, I share one simple but powerful shift: stop assuming and start asking. Learn how opening up a focused team conversation around your vision or goals can uncover gaps, strengthen clarity, and create real alignment.

Goals and vision isn’t something you announce once and hope everyone follows...it is something you build with your team.

AI isn’t just about robots taking over jobs. It's about helping teams work smarter, innovate faster, and make better decisions.

But are we ready to use it wisely?

Join Tara and her guest, John Munsell who is the CEO and Owner of Bizzuka, as they discuss how AI is transforming how organizations respond to change, offering both typical benefits, like streamlining workflows, and unexpected opportunities for innovation. But its adoption isn’t just about technology; it’s about people, processes, and culture.

Training teams in AI helps them leverage these tools without fear. Rather than replacing employees, AI can free them for higher-value work, expand organizational capacity, and support critical thinking. By addressing risks and encouraging human judgment, leaders can ensure AI drives growth while keeping teams confident and engaged. Enjoy the episode!

John Munsell has been involved in digital marketing, software development, and AI for over 40 years. John has dedicated thousands of hours to mastering AI technologies. This led to the creation of the AI Strategy Canvas® and Scalable Prompt Engineering™. John provided code "amplify" for the free offer in the podcast.

https://ingrain.ai/ingrain-ai-the-sequel/

Most professionals don’t struggle with understanding strategic thinking.

They often struggle with using it consistently.

In this week’s Tip Thursday with Tara, Tara explores how to make strategic thinking a consistent part of your day, not just something you set aside time for.

Many professionals understand its importance, but struggle to apply it in the middle of full schedules and constant demands.

In this episode, Tara shares a simple, practical shift that helps you build strategic thinking into what you’re already doing, so your decisions become more intentional and aligned without adding more to your plate.

Want to go deeper? You can find an extended Tip Thursday With Tara in our community Inner Circle. You can learn more about the Amplifying Leadership Circle Community and access a 14-day free trial for the Inner Circle here: amplifyingleadership.ca/community-info.

Why do some teams bounce back stronger after chaos while others crumble? The answer might surprise you.

In this episode with author and CEO, Ines Garcia, we explore how adaptability, resilience, and diversity intersect to help leaders and teams thrive through change. We dive into the lessons nature offers when facing challenges, showing how its principles can guide personal and organizational growth.

We discuss diversity not just as a value, but as a design principle that strengthens culture, drives innovation, and helps organizations move forward after setbacks. You’ll learn why staying still in times of change can actually set you back, and how intentional strategies such as: thoughtful communication, structured approaches, and cultivating the right conditions, can accelerate growth and adaptability.

Tune in for actionable insights on leveraging diversity, embracing change, seeking answers from nature and building resilience, so you and your team can not only survive challenges but thrive in the face of them.

Ines Garcia is an Agile and Climate Coach, Salesforce MVP Hall of Fame, and author of Nature's Blueprint for Business (Routledge, 2025). She helps organisations deliver better value while reducing waste: for people, products and the planet.

Find more information on Ines and her work at: http://www.inesgarcia.me/

Are you making decisions that actually move you toward your professional or organizational vision, or just reacting to what’s urgent hoping you make the right choice?

In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara, we explore how a simple 3-minute strategic pause can strengthen your strategic thinking and help your decisions align with your leadership or professional vision.

Hear a real-world example of how pausing before acting creates clarity, reduces stress, and ensures your choices support the bigger picture you’re building.

Tune in to start thinking more strategically and leading with intention in every decision.

What if the most powerful way to lead isn’t loud or flashy, but quiet, intentional, and fully your own?

In this guest episode of Amplifying Leadership, Michelle J Howe, CEO and Founder of Empath Evolution, explores what it really means to lead authentically and introduces the Quiet Power Revolution - a shift away from loud, performative leadership toward a more grounded, natural approach.

We dive into self-leadership, the importance of leading by example, and how to engage your team by understanding their strengths and helping them feel genuinely valued.

Michelle also breaks down the difference between deep thinking and overthinking, and why “good enough” often beats perfection.

She wraps up by sharing her personal formula for success - rooted in self-awareness, intentional action, and leading in a way that truly fits who you are.

Michelle J Howe, Founder and CEO, Empath Evolution

www.empathevolution.com

Integrating Intellect & Perception Into Embodied Authority.