When I first saw The Leadership Academy program, I had a moment of hesitation.
I thought:
“I’m not in corporate anymore.”
“Leadership training? That’s not really what I need right now.”
But the more I read… the more I realized how wrong I was.
Andra Stefanescu—someone I’ve admired and crossed paths with since 2021—had built something much deeper than a typical leadership course. This wasn’t about management styles or performance reviews. It was about leading with trust, clarity, and emotional intelligence—no matter your title or stage.
So I joined. And it changed everything.
What I walked away with:
🧠 A deep understanding of the SCARF model
I finally saw the neuroscience behind how trust, communication, and emotional safety work—and why we freeze, resist, or pull away under pressure.
💬 Tools to create safety in every conversation
Whether I’m coaching a founder, running a strategy session, or navigating resistance—I now have a toolkit for building trust and guiding progress, even in tough moments.
🪴 A new way to lead myself
As a founder, business coach, and consultant, I work with solo entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, small business teams, and occasionally corporate clients. But what I’ve realized is this: the hardest person to lead is usually yourself.
And that’s exactly what this program helped me do.
But it wasn’t just what I learned.
It was who I learned it with.
I met incredible leaders inside the cohort—people I now consider friends, collaborators, and a real community of support.
And getting to spend time with Andra—learning directly from her brilliance and grounded wisdom—was an absolute gift.
Since completing this program, I’ve led client sessions with more clarity, made business decisions with more self-trust, and built deeper momentum with the people I serve—not by doing more, but by communicating better.
This wasn’t about “learning how to be a leader.”
It was about remembering that I already am one.
And now, I have the tools to lead with calm, courage, and clarity.
If you’re a founder, creative entrepreneur, or small business owner who’s constantly giving, guiding, and holding space for others…
But inside, you’re feeling unclear, stretched thin, or unsure how to hold space for yourself—
This program is for you.
I can’t recommend The Leadership Academy enough.
Here’s the link to learn more and join the next cohort (yes, I’m an affiliate—but only because I deeply believe in this work):
👉 Learn more about the program
I thought I didn’t need leadership training.
Now I know better.
And I want the same shift for you.
Enjoy!
—Tamar
Thank you, Tamar, this resonates deeply. It took me years to realize that true leadership isn’t about corporate titles or management tricks, but about clarity, trust, and authentic communication. Leading others always starts with understanding how to lead yourself. The hardest, most valuable leadership lessons I've encountered revolve around building genuine safety, trust, and emotional coherence. It sounds like this experience unlocked exactly that for you.
I appreciate you sharing your honest reflection, it reminds us all that leadership isn't a role, but a practice rooted in continuous self-awareness and growth.
Good point - we all need leadership training! I did it during my MBA and it was super valuable.