Tip Thursday With Tara - Checking In With Yourself

AI and Leadership With Guest Rocky Pedden

What happens when leadership meets artificial intelligence? In this episode with our guest, Rocky Pedden, we explore why leaders and businesses need to embrace AI instead of fear it. We discuss the shift from traditional ways of working to a more forward-thinking approach, how AI can be used strategically to improve efficiency and growth, and why human oversight, judgment, and connection still matter in an AI-driven world. We also dive into the real concerns surrounding AI, including employee fears, business security, and the impact of automation on jobs. This conversation focuses on how leaders can responsibly integrate AI, support and retrain employees through change, and create businesses where people and technology work together to build stronger, more sustainable success. Enjoy! About our guest: Rocky Pedden is the CEO of RevenueZen, a growth marketing agency specializing in SEO, GEO, and AI-driven content. I work with marketing teams, founders, and CMOs to build transparent, results-driven systems that drive revenue. I also lead a CMO peer group focused on navigating AI in marketing. Connect with Rocky here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockypedden [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockypedden]

Tip Thursday With Tara - Eisenhower and Overwhelm?

Feeling overwhelmed has become so normal in leadership that many people don’t even question it anymore. In this week’s Tip Thursday With Tara, we’re talking about overwhelm, decision fatigue, and one simple tool that can help leaders regain a sense of control before stress starts running the day: the Eisenhower Matrix. Small shifts in how we prioritize can reduce pressure, improve focus, and help us lead more intentionally instead of constantly reacting.

The Leader of the New Era With Guest Dr. Neja Zupan

What if the future of leadership has less to do with working harder, and more to do with how you manage your energy, mindset, and capacity every single day? In this episode with our guest, Dr. Neja Zupan, we explore how leadership is evolving and why sustainable success matters more than ever. The conversation covers how a leader’s energy impacts their team, the 3 Laws for Sustainable Success - Design, Energy, and Capacity, and the mindset shifts leaders need to make moving forward. We also discuss recognizing the blocks that hold teams and businesses back, rebuilding energy when needed, and simple daily strategies to lead with greater authenticity, clarity, and impact. A practical conversation for leaders looking to grow without burning themselves or their teams out. About our guest: Dr. Neja Zupan is a Global Energy Master, international speaker, and founder of the Energy Masters Academy, a transformative space where high-achieving professionals, visionaries, and conscious entrepreneurs recalibrate their energy, restore their vitality, and lead with aligned clarity, intuitive power, and energetic authority. Weblink: https://www.nejazupan.com [https://www.nejazupan.com]

'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]