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Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company PodcastBusiness Mindset Shift for SuccessSend us a textPull the Chute podcast features Tara Landes, Performance Coach, Business Consultant, and Speaker.For 25 years, Tara Landes has been the secret weapon 300+ small businesses leaders have used as they solve operational challenges. She is a certified change management practitioner from The Prosci Institute and a licensed influence trainer from The Cialdini Institute. She is the lead faculty member for the Bellrock management training programs, having graduated 950+ students and counting. She has also delivered almost 100 presentations to organizations like TEC Canada, Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC), and Chartered P...
2025-08-2230 min
HEUTE - Top-News des TagesHeute Podcast vom 24.7.2025Die Meldungen: Der Wirtschaftsminister Hattmannsdorfer hat in einem Interview seinen Unmut über den aktuellen Trend zur Teilzeitarbeit in Österreich geäußert. Er kritisiert, dass immer mehr Menschen auf Teilzeit umsteigen und fordert stattdessen eine stärkere Leistungsbereitschaft. Hattmannsdorfer meint, dass es problematisch wäre, wenn alle diesem Trend folgen würden, und betont die Bedeutung einer engagierten Arbeitsweise für die Wirtschaft des Landes.
Bei Amazon gibt es derzeit heftige Kritik aus den eigenen Reihen: Insider berichten über extreme Arbeitsbedingungen, bei denen die Überwachung sogar bis zur WC-Tür reicht. Die Gewerkschaft erhebt schwere Vorwürfe und spricht...
2025-07-2403 min
Leading ChangeWhy Accidental Managers Struggle and How to Set Them Up for Success with Tara LandesEma is joined by management consultant Tara, who shares insights from 25+ years of working with thousands of managers, both seasoned and accidental. They dive into why top performers often get promoted into leadership roles without the right preparation, how to support those "accidental managers," and why people skills are no longer optional in today’s workplace.
2025-07-0808 min
Women Choosing GrowthTara Landes | 7 Ways to Ethically Win a "YES"🎙️ Episode Overview:In this transformative episode of Women Choosing Growth, Tina Sue sits down with leadership and management expert Tara Landes, founder of Bellrock Benchmarking and Canada’s only certified trainer in the Cialdini Method of Ethical Influence.Tara breaks down seven key principles of ethical influence that are reshaping how we lead teams, grow businesses, sell products, and manage change — without manipulation or gimmicks. From using "unity" to build true partnerships to leveraging "social proof" to ease uncertainty, Tara reveals simple, science-backed shifts that create powerful, lasting impact.If you want to b...
2025-06-3039 min
The SmallBizChat PodcastHit It and Quit It with Leyanis Diaz and Tara LandesIn this episode, Melinda Emerson presents highlights from the Hit It and Quit It Panel where experts Leyanis Diaz and Tara Landes share quick insights and strategies for small business success. The discussion includes top business book recommendations, providing valuable resources for entrepreneurs seeking knowledge and inspiration. Melinda offers acknowledgments and shares information about SmallBizLady University, a resource for further learning and development. The episode concludes with final business advice aimed at empowering small business owners to achieve their goals.
Leyanis Diaz is a Bilingual Business Expert & Consultant, Community & Economic Development Leader, and the visionary Founder of...
2025-06-2610 min
The SmallBizChat with Melinda EmersonHit It and Quit It with Leyanis Diaz and Tara LandesIn this episode, Melinda Emerson presents highlights from the Hit It and Quit It Panel, where experts share quick insights and strategies for small business success. The discussion includes top business book recommendations, providing valuable resources for entrepreneurs seeking knowledge and inspiration. Melinda offers acknowledgments and shares information about Small Biz Lady University, a resource for further learning and development. The episode concludes with final business advice aimed at empowering small business owners to achieve their goals.
Leyanis Diaz is a Bilingual Business Expert & Consultant, Community & Economic Development Leader, and the visionary Founder of MAJOR, an online platform dedicated...
2025-06-2510 min
The SmallBizChat PodcastThe SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Have Maximum Impact in Your Business with Tara Landes
In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Tara Landes to explore the multifaceted role of a business president. Tara discusses the impact and priorities that come with the position, emphasizing the importance of balancing day-to-day operations with strategic planning. The conversation covers effective hiring and team-building strategies, highlighting the role of leadership and the benefits of advisory boards.
Tara Landes is the founder of Bellrock Benchmarking, a Canadian consulting firm specializing in solving complex business challenges and driving lasting organizational change. With over 25 years of experience, she has advised 300+ small business leaders...
2025-06-2017 min
Leadership Huddle with Geoff WelchThe Art of Letting Go with Tara LandesIn this episode, I sit down with Tara Landes, founder of Bellrock Benchmarking and a master of making leadership development feel both human and doable. We talk about the hidden costs of not delegating, the difference between delegation and dumping, and why most leaders accidentally train their teams to depend on them. Tara shares a framework for understanding growth stages—from blissful ignorance to mindful competence—and how leaders can use that awareness to help their people level up.She also drops gold on how to prep for conferences (spoiler: it’s all about expectations), how to avoid sabotaging your own de...
2025-06-1843 minThe SmallBizChat with Melinda EmersonHow to Have Maximum Impact in Your Business with Tara LandesIn this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Tara Landes to explore the multifaceted role of a business president. Tara discusses the impact and priorities that come with the position, emphasizing the importance of balancing day-to-day operations with strategic planning. The conversation covers effective hiring and team-building strategies, highlighting the role of leadership and the benefits of advisory boards.
Tara Landes is the founder of Bellrock Benchmarking, a Canadian consulting firm specializing in solving complex business challenges and driving lasting organizational change. With over 25 years of experience, she has advised 300+ small business leaders and led 950+ graduates through Bellrock’s ma...
2025-06-1817 min
The Business Owner's JourneyTara Landes: Letting Go of Leadership for Your Small Business to Run Without YouFull Episode Page: Tara Landes: Letting Go of Leadership for Your Small Business to Run Without YouHost Nick Berry sits down with Tara Landes to reveal how owners can step back without chaos, why managerial accounting is the hidden growth engine, and the systems thinking that keeps seven-figure firms humming. Tara’s 25-year track record and 300-plus client roster make this a masterclass in scaling smart.Find OutHow to hand off leadership without burning the house downWhat really makes operations hum in small firmsHer best framework for sticky management trainingThe wo...
2025-06-1835 min
Experience Leadership - The Small Business PodcastWhy Great Employees Fail as Managers (And How to Fix It) with Tara Landes🚨 Is poor management secretly draining your business? You promote your employees to managers. to a leadership roles—only to watch them struggle, your team disengage, and productivity slip. Sound familiar? Bad management isn’t just frustrating—it’s expensive.
High turnover, disengaged employees, and costly mistakes are all symptoms of a bigger issue: most managers were never trained to lead.
🛎 In this episode, customer and employee experience strategist Marc Haine sits down with management consultant Tara Landes. We put a spotlight on the costly mistake businesses keep making—and how to fix it.
We uncover:
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2025-05-2243 min
IDEAS+LEADERS244. How to Solve the Right Problems in Business - Tara LandesIn the episode 244 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Tara Landes — founder of Bellrock, seasoned management consultant, leadership trainer, and expert in turning strategy into sustainable success for small businesses.With an MBA, PROSCI certification, a license in Influence Training, and over 25 years of experience advising more than 300 businesses, Tara brings a powerful blend of psychology and business know-how to leadership and strategy execution.In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How to solve the right problems in business (not just the symptoms)✅ Why str...
2025-05-0524 min
Leadership Purpose with Dr. RobinHow She Turned Career Confusion into a Consulting Business with Tara Landes | Ep 225This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Tara Landes. She says – “I think once you've reached that pinnacle or if you're feeling like it's, it's empty or it's not enough, or even if you haven't reached the pinnacle but you're feeling somewhat unfulfilled, I really think that we're social creatures, and we have to find others to share that journey and passion with. Whatever it is, I just I really think that that's what kinda gets missed. We get so caught up on measuring success in terms of money or promotions. And so, really, I think if...
2025-04-3030 min
Beyond The ZeroEnd of Year Special Part 1Full show notes available here https://beyondthezeropodcast.substack.com/p/show-notes-end-of-year-special?sd=pfTravis MeyerBest of the Year Satantango Laszlo K Manifold Destiny - Rick from Only Fans Darconville’s Cat - no comment :) Jerusalem - Alan Moore Under the Volcano Unidentified man at left of photo - Jeff Bursey Richard Braugitan - The Abortion The Luminous Novel - Levrero Lost Empress - Sergio De La PavaNext year Franzen - Crossroads Louis Armand - The Combinations The Pale King 7 Dreams Anatomy of Melancholy Solenoid Theroux Ala...
2025-04-201h 55
Girl, Take the Lead!225. Unlocking Influence: Reciprocity, Authority, and the Psychology of YesTara Landes, GenX, has been the secret weapon hundreds ofsmall businesses leaders have used as they solve operational challenges for over 25 years. She is a certified change management practitioner from The Prosci Institute and a licensed influence trainer from The Cialdini Institute.She is also the lead faculty member for the Bellrock management training programs, which are unique in both methods and results. In this episode she brings her expertise in influencing others with grounded research and such enjoyable storytelling. She breaks down the psychology of influence using research-backed insights from Dr. Robert Cialdini, Daniel K...
2025-04-1039 min
Training UnleashedUnleashing Effective Leadership: Transforming Management Training with Tara LandesIn this insightful episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackel sits down with Tara Landes, founder of Bellrock, to explore innovative approaches to leadership training and effective management practices.Tara shares her unique synchronous online training methodology, designed to engage learners through live workshops, breakout sessions, and one-on-one coaching. She discusses why reinforcement and real-world application are critical for leadership development and explains how her Management Foundations course helps leaders build long-term habits.Key Topics Discussed:
Why synchronous learning is making a comeback in leadership training
How breakout...
2025-04-0231 min
The Experimental LeaderUnlocking Operational Excellence with Tara LandesThis episode of The Experimental Leader explores leadership challenges, the power of experimentation, and ethical influence.Discover principles like bravery, reciprocity, and consistency, along with actionable insights to foster purpose-driven leadership and a values-aligned culture.
2025-03-3130 min
How Leaders Think with Kenny LangeHow Tara Landes Thinks About The Power of Receiving Feedback Gratefully
On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange engages in an insightful conversation with Tara Landes, founder and consultant, delving into the nuances of effective feedback in leadership. Tara, with her extensive experience as the secret weapon behind numerous small businesses, shares her compelling insights on transforming feedback into collaborative advice. Discover the art of receiving feedback with gratitude, the significant distinction between feedback and advice, and how leaders can cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. This episode is packed with strategies to enhance your feedback dynamics, whether you're new to leadership or have years of experience.
2025-03-1941 min
Construction Champions PodcastBuilding Construction Leaders & Smarter Businesses with Tara LandesIn this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Tara Landes, founder of Bellrock Consulting, joins Ron Nussbaum to discuss how construction leaders can build stronger businesses by developing their teams, managing cash flow, and prioritizing profitability over revenue. With over 25 years of experience helping 300+ businesses, Tara reveals why leadership training, performance evaluations, and mindset shifts are essential for success.What You’ll Learn:✅ Why managing cash flow is the #1 stressor for construction owners.✅ How hiring a bookkeeper or controller can increase profits.✅ Why not every top performer should become a manager—and what to do instead.✅ The power of performance...
2025-03-1334 min
Unterwegs mit JournalUMJ1/13 Zwischen Trauma und Hoffnung – Serbien und der KosovokriegIn zwölf Tagen kreuzen Alex und ich von Norden nach Westen durch Serbien. Dabei besuchen wir gleich zwei Mal ein hochklassiges Sport-Event: In Novi Sad bringen uns die aggressiven Fans des Fußballklubs Roter Stern Belgrad zum Staunen, in Belgrad ergattern wir Karten für das Final Four der Basketball Euroleague. Abschließend wandern wir durch den Tara Nationalpark und kommen so ganz im Westen des Landes wieder einmal hinaus in die Natur.
Das Highlight findet jedoch in der serbischen Hauptstadt statt. Dort erfahren Alex und ich bei einer geführten Stadttour nicht nur sehr viel über di...
2023-06-2225 min
Der Gangster, der Junkie und die HerrinVom Lieblingsonkel zum Triebtäter – Maximilians Wolf im Schafspelz
Schafe gelten als arglos und nützlich und sind die klassischen Beutetiere von Räubern. Doch neben den Opferlämmern gibt auch die sprichwörtlichen schwarzen Schafe. Um beide soll es in dieser Folge gehen, die harmlos anfängt, aber in der Maximilian Pollux von Drogenhandel, Prostitution und einem Kinderpornoring berichtet.
Als junger Teenager hängt Max gerne bei seinem Lieblingsonkel ab. Der ist gebildet, witzig, weitgereist, ein Waffennarr mit Connections ins Rotlichtmilieu, bei dem Max Konsole zocken kann und Marihuana bekommt. Eines Abends schneit eine hübsche Frau herein, die nach Koks fragt. Sie findet Max süß, strubbelt ihm durch die...
2022-09-2256 min
Women on a Mission with Sue RevellEpisode 31: Being More - The Season Two Heartbeats Sometimes we don’t yet know the detail of our calling, we just know we’re here for ‘more’, and we heard a lot about ‘more’ in Season Two. It was a common theme, running through many interviews, as each guest shared their own unique experience of being called to do and be more, in their mission. For some guests, it called into question who they are; for others, there was a sense of looking to the future and how they want to be remembered as a result of the mission they have been chosen to fulfil....
2022-03-0421 min
Women on a Mission with Sue RevellEpisode 31: Being More - The Season Two Heartbeats Sometimes we don’t yet know the detail of our calling, we just know we’re here for ‘more’, and we heard a lot about ‘more’ in Season Two. It was a common theme, running through many interviews, as each guest shared their own unique experience of being called to do and be more, in their mission. For some guests, it called into question who they are; for others, there was a sense of looking to the future and how they want to be remembered as a result of the mission they have been chosen to fulfil....
2022-03-0421 min
The Navigating Disruption PodcastAddicted to Impact with Tara LandesWhat was a Canadian twenty-something pest control salesperson doing on a Belarussian subway with a backpack full of rubles? Listen to this interview with Tara Landes to find-out. While we both grew up in Vancouver, it took a decision to change our life direction for us to meet at our MBA program at Ivey Business School. For the past 12 years Tara has been the President of Bellrock Benchmarking, Inc., a company which she founded. In this very personal conversation we share memories and lessons learned about education, careers, mental wellness and the addictive nature of witnessing the impact of...
2020-10-1637 min
The Navigating Disruption PodcastAddicted to Impact with Tara LandesWhat was a Canadian twenty-something pest control salesperson doing on a Belarussian subway with a backpack full of rubles? Listen to this interview with Tara Landes to find-out. While we both grew up in Vancouver, it took a decision to change our life direction for us to meet at our MBA program at Ivey Business School. For the past 12 years Tara has been the President of Bellrock Benchmarking, Inc., a company which she founded. In this very personal conversation we share memories and lessons learned about education, careers, mental wellness and the addictive nature of witnessing the impact of...
2020-10-1637 min
Adulting.tv PodcastAdulting.tv LIVE! When You're Young But Forced to Adult with Tara Falcone, ReisUPToday, Tara Falcone from ReisUp joins Harlan and Miranda. Some of us delay adulting as much as possible while some of us have been forced to be responsible at an age when our friends were busy being young. Find out why Tara had to start adulting at age 13 and how supporting herself financially changed her life. Tara Falcone, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, former Wall Street analyst, and Founder of ReisUP LLC. ReisUP is an early-stage financial services company dedicated to increasing investing education and access for everyday investors. Her mission is to empower peo...
2017-05-0642 min