Amplifying Leadership

Strong culture isn’t just nice to have. It can make or break a business.

In this episode, my guest, Erin Mills, Theory Salons owner and visionary entrepreneur, shares her journey through the challenges of building a healthy workplace culture, including the difficult decision to close a store, and how those experiences became wins.

We explore why culture matters, the leader’s role in modeling values, reconnecting with your “why,” fostering transparency and honest feedback, creating safe spaces where employees feel seen, and how culture directly impacts both your team and your customers.

Packed with candid conversation and practical strategies, this episode is a must-listen for leaders committed to lasting culture change.

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.

Giving back is more than a nice gesture.

It is a powerful leadership strategy.

In this episode, Tara and her guest Luba Patlakh-Kaplun, a speech language pathologist, the founder, and director of Kidology, Inc.. dive into what it means to give back as a leader, why it matters for both your team and your business, and how it goes beyond the traditional “pay it forward” approach.

They discuss common challenges leaders face, like matching expectations and understanding your audience, and share practical strategies to start giving back in meaningful ways.

Tune in to learn how supporting your team can boost engagement, strengthen your company culture, and enhance your business reputation and visibility.

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.

In this episode with our guest Kate Hendrickson, a Consultant, Author and Leader, we dig into the real strategy behind setting goals that actually work.

These are not the “write it in a fancy notebook and hope for the best” kind, but the kind leaders can execute with clarity and confidence.

We explore how to map out meaningful objectives, identify the key actions that bring them to life, and build the structured accountability needed to follow through.

You will hear how to break a big-picture strategy into focused 90-day goals that move your business forward without creating overwhelm.

We also talk about the habits leaders need, from tracking the right KPIs to defining what a truly successful goal looks like.

And of course, we dive into why coaching matters in the process. Because when leaders are supported, challenged, and guided with intention, their odds of success don’t just increase, but the multiply.

If you’re ready to elevate your goal-setting game and create momentum that lasts, this episode is your guide.

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.

Are you ready to elevate your leadership style and truly inspire your team?

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership, I sit down with Michael Kohan, founder of The Elevate Life Project and coach, to explore what it means to be a visionary manager.

We dive into the subtle but crucial differences between compassion, empathy, sympathy, and resolve, and how understanding them can transform the way you lead.

Michael shares why putting people first helps them thrive, the importance of boundaries, and how proactive communication can prevent small issues from turning into big problems.

We break down four types of communication and introduce the concept of a communication charter - what it is and why every team should have one.

If you want practical strategies to tackle problems early, build trust, and create a collaborative environment where both your team and your business flourish, this episode is for you.

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.

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!

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.