Amplifying Leadership

'Let Me Tell You a Story' With Guest Kae Wagner

Let Me Tell You a Story, says our guest Kae Wagner. In this episode, we explore storytelling as one of the most powerful tools in leadership. Communication is at the heart of leadership, and stories are what turn messages into real connection - shaping clarity, trust, and how people experience their work. We look at how everyday leadership moments, including “management by walking around,” naturally create stories that influence team culture and engagement. We also discuss the responsibility leaders have in the stories they share and amplify. The right stories build alignment and strengthen culture, while assumptions or gossip can quickly distort it. A leader’s energy plays a key role in what stories take hold. Ultimately, leadership is about the stories you tell, the meaning you create, and the legacy you leave behind. Enjoy the episode! About the guest: Kae Wagner founded North Star Marketing and The Bold Authors Network, to help business owners and authors turn ideas into revenue through strategic marketing, visibility systems, and execution. She’s known for blending sharp strategy with bold offers that catapult clients into new revenue levels. Connect with Kae on LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/kaewagner [http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/kaewagner]

Tip Thursday With Tara - Mental Health As a Priority In The Workplace

Most leaders say mental health matters, but their day-to-day leadership doesn’t always reflect it. In this episode of Tip Thursday With Tara, Tara breaks down the gap between intention and action, and shares 3 simple ways to start treating mental health with the same consistency as physical safety, without overcomplicating it. If you want to go deeper, you can find more tools, conversations, and resources inside the Amplifying Leadership Circle community or by connecting with us on social media. Social media links and free trial links to our community are available at amplifyingleadership.ca. [https://amplifyingleadership.ca]

Addressing Overwhelm With Guest Chris Clearfield.

Leaders don’t usually burn out from one big event. It is the slow accumulation of unspoken overwhelm that builds over time. In this episode, we explore the reality of overwhelm in leadership as a pattern, not a one-off reaction to a busy week. We unpack the hidden drivers behind burnout, including the internal narratives leaders repeat that keep them stuck in constant pressure. Instead of treating overwhelm as a time management issue, we look at it as a signal of deeper structural and leadership patterns. We also explore what actually helps: strategies that go beyond task delegation into mindset, systems, and trust. That includes delegating outcomes, not just work, shifting from blaming people to examining process gaps, and recognizing how a leader’s overwhelm impacts team performance. Most importantly, we talk about normalizing the conversation around overwhelm and building the courage to address it openly within teams. Enjoy the episode! About the guest Chris Clearfield is a leadership strategist and Harvard-trained scientist who helps high-performing entrepreneurs scale without becoming the bottleneck, working with companies like Netflix, Microsoft, Etsy, and ExxonMobil. He is co-author of Meltdown and author of The High-Altitude Entrepreneur. Link to learn more: http://highaltitudebook.com/ [http://highaltitudebook.com/]

Tip Thursday With Tara - Checking In With Yourself

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 [http://amplifyingleadership.ca/community-info] for free trial, no credit card required, links.

Humanizing Leadership with guest Tanna Brodbar

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/ [https://perceptaleadership.com/]