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🎙️ A Leader’s Purpose with Tami Imlay
The podcast for leaders who’ve outgrown surface-level success and are ready for soul-level impact.
You’ve built the career, led the teams, checked the boxes—and yet, you’re still asking, “Is this really it?”
Welcome to the space where high-achieving, faith-driven leaders come to get honest, get clear, and get aligned.
Hosted by executive coach, speaker, and Master Certified Enneagram and NeuroCoach Tami Imlay, this show helps you rise into your next season with confidence, clarity, and purpose—without burning out, starting over, or chucking it all and moving to Bali (tempting as that sounds).
With 20+ years of leadership experience—including military service, therapy and neuroscience training, and coaching high-level entrepreneurs and executives—Tami brings both strategy and soul to the mic. After becoming a Gold Star Spouse and walking through her own identity shift, she made it her mission to help other leaders do the same: step into a life and leadership that actually feels like you.
Each episode blends truth-telling with tangible tools—expect a little sass, a lot of heart, and zero tolerance for performative leadership. We’ll cover topics like:
✨ Identity clarity & self-awareness using the Enneagram
🧠 Neuroscience-backed tools to rewire limiting beliefs
🎯 Purpose-aligned business and leadership strategy
🧭 Navigating transitions, pivots, and legacy-defining moves
🧘 Burnout recovery and sustainable success
💬 Authentic communication & emotional intelligence
🙏 Faith and leadership integration that doesn’t feel cheesy
If you’re circling your calling, craving deeper impact, or just tired of pretending everything’s fine when you’re quietly questioning what’s next—this podcast is for you.
Because here’s the truth:
✅ You don’t need another strategy. You need identity clarity.
✅ You’re not behind—you’re right on time.
✅ You already have what it takes. You just need to remember who you are.
This is your permission to rise—without losing yourself in the process.
Hit subscribe and let’s get started
Episodes
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
It seems like everyone these days are on a quest to know themselves. They want to know their purpose and really what they have been put on earth for. I think that these questions are actually more important than the answers and the journey of discovery is even more important than the question. Today I answer 3 questions I received from listeners (keep them coming ;) ) These questions are about the basics of the Enneagram and a way to use this amazing tool to help you on your journey of self-discovery.
I hope you find them helpful and maybe even enlightening. How has the Enneagram changed your life? Send me a DM or email! I would love to know!
My name is Tami and I am a Restoration and Confidence Coach. I am a Marriage and Family therapist turned life coach and I love it. I love working with women (and a few men) who want more from life- who are ready to move their tragedy from the center of their story to just being part of their story and reclaiming their identity. If you connect with anything that I'm saying, I would love to talk with you.
Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Facebook and Instagram and email me @ tami@tamimariecoaching.com
My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
For more information on the Song Home by my amazing friend Rachel Wells check out Music on a Mission by Rachel Marie Wells on iTunes.
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Parenting is Hard! Parenting grieving children is harder! Parenting grieving children WHILE you are grieving is even harder. This episode I break down what happens developmentally when kids grieve. This episode just touches the surface but gives you some VERY helpful insight and understanding. Why do my kids ask me the same question over and over? Why does it seem like they have to go through all the details again and again? When you understand what is going on with them you understand their questions and how to guide them.
I hope this episode helps your understanding and gives you a little grace for yourself...and your child. PLEASE please please send me any questions you have. This is a subject that I have studied a LOT and a subject that I deal with daily. Even as I was recording- I didn't realize my daughter was outside the door listening and it lead to a 2-hour conversation at bedtime. It lead to tears both her's and mine but it also allowed us to laugh and grow closer together. You, my friend can have the same experiences.
My name is Tami and I am a Restoration and Confidence Coach. I am a Marriage and Family therapist turned life coach and I love it. I love working with women (and a few men) who want more from life- who are ready to move their tragedy from the center of their story to just being part of their story and reclaiming their identity. If you connect with anything that I'm saying, I would love to talk with you.
Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Facebook and Instagram and email me @ tami@tamimariecoaching.com
My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
For more information on the Song Home by my amazing friend Rachel Wells check out Music on a Mission by Rachel Marie Wells on iTunes.
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Taking time to reflect is a way to be more intentional about life. Time passes whether we manage it or not- whether we plan it or not- whether we are waiting for something to happen or not time marches on. What would happen if you decided to be proactive and preemptive? What if you crafted a season rather than allowing it to just pass by? Here are some ways you can design your season without being rigid or overly scheduled. Listen in!
My name is Tami and I am a Restoration and Confidence Coach. I am a Marriage and Family therapist turned life coach and I love it. I love working with women (and a few men) who want more from life- who are ready to move their tragedy from the center of their story to just being part of their story and reclaiming their identity. If you connect with anything that I'm saying, I would love to talk with you.
Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Facebook and Instagram and email me @ tami@tamimariecoaching.com
My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
For more information on the Song Home by my amazing friend Rachel Wells check out Music on a Mission by Rachel Marie Wells on iTunes.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
The physical and emotional effects of grief and loss are NO JOKE! But did you know that not healing can actually have long-term effects on our bodies? Causing illness, fatigue, and even some cases cancer? Did you know that Broken Heart Syndrome is REAL but you don't have to live with it forever. You can choose to restore. You must choose to restore...YOU NEED to choose to restore. Today I talk about why it is important!
My name is Tami and I am a Restoration and Confidence Coach. I am a Marriage and Family therapist turned life coach and I love it. I love working with women (and a few men) who want more from life- who are ready to move their tragedy from the center of their story to just being part of their story and reclaiming their identity. If you connect with anything that I'm saying, I would love to talk with you.
Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Facebook and Instagram and email me @ tami@tamimariecoaching.com
My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
For more information on the Song Home by my amazing friend Rachel Wells check out Music on a Mission by Rachel Marie Wells on iTunes.
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Many days it may seem like we are floating through time and allowing decisions to be made around us. Many of the decisions we are making are subconscious. Are you okay with that? Are you satisfied with your subconscious making decisions for you that can change the direction of your life? Are you fulfilled by just floating through the world? I know I'm not. By changing one choice you can change your life. Today I want to encourage you to look at your decisions. I want you to take the three simple steps that I offer and see how you can change your outlook and the path you are taking.
My name is Tami and I am a Restoration and Confidence Coach. I am a Marriage and Family therapist turned life coach and I love it. I love working with women (and a few men) who want more from life- who are ready to move their tragedy from the center of their story to just being part of their story and reclaiming their identity. If you connect with anything that I'm saying, I would love to talk with you.
Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Facebook and Instagram and email me @ tami@tamimariecoaching.com
My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
For more information on the Song Home by my amazing friend Rachel Wells check out Music on a Mission by Rachel Marie Wells on iTunes.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
As humans, we use the calendar to set aside special dates and times. We mark unique dates on the calendar and plan parties surrounding milestones like birthdays and graduations. When you experience a loss a new type of milestone is added to your life; to your calendar. These dates come whether we are ready or not and the first few milestones are the hardest, but like the years the count goes up. I talk about steps I take to prepare my family, my heart, and myself for our upcoming Heaven's Day. I give you 5 steps that you can take to ease the stress and create a rhythm that will enable you to grow.
My name is Tami and I am a Restoration and Confidence Coach. I am a Marriage and Family therapist turned life coach and I love it. I love working with women (and a few men) who want more from life- who are ready to move their tragedy from the center of their story to just being part of their story and reclaiming their identity. If you connect with anything that I'm saying, I would love to talk with you.
Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Facebook and Instagram and email me @ tami@tamimariecoaching.com
My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
For more information on the Song Home by my amazing friend Rachel Wells check out Music on a Mission by Rachel Marie Wells on iTunes.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
I am so excited to have my first guest interview on today's podcast. Cari Normand and I have known each other for a short time but we have been through some trenches together. We have pushed past insecurities to step out more and more into our identities. In today's episode, I wanted you to have the opportunity to get to know Cari a little more. I wanted her to share her story of reclaiming her life- reclaiming her identity and confidence with you in hopes that it inspires you to do the same.
My name is Tami and I am a Restoration and Confidence Coach. I am a Marriage and Family therapist turned life coach and I love it. I love working with women (and a few men) who want more from life- who are ready to move their tragedy from the center of their story to just being part of their story and reclaiming their identity. If you connect with anything that I'm saying, I would love to talk with you.
Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Facebook and Instagram and email me @ tami@tamimariecoaching.com
My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
For more information on the Song Home by my amazing friend Rachel Wells check out Music on a Mission by Rachel Marie Wells on iTunes.
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Our last in the series! I cannot believe we have been through so much already and I know you will love this final introduction to the Enneagram Head Triad. There is so much to learn about the Enneagram and we hope that you got enough of a taste to fall in love with it as much as we have! Send in your questions and comments-- we want to hear and we WANT to answer them. If we get enough questions we will come back and do another episode just answering your questions.
What is the Enneagram? Who is it for? Is it made up? Doesn’t that limit and put you in a box? Why should I know about the Enneagram and do I need to know more than just about my number? I am SO GLAD YOU ASKED! Well over the next 3 episodes Cari and I are going to dive into the Enneagram (every number so stay tuned). We will share some stories and questions to ponder. We will talk about how understanding the Enneagram will actually help you be a better person. We talk about how understanding the Enneagram will help you be a better boss, employee, colleague, friend, mother, father...it will help you become a more compassionate and empathetic person. So stay tuned!!!
We only scratch the surface of the Enneagram so get your questions ready and send them to tami@tamimariecoaching.com or beaconsofbravery@gmail.com so we can get you some answers.
If you are interested in taking the Enneagram assessment these are the 2 resources I recommend:
www.yourenneagramcoach.com They have a free faith-based Assessment
https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com This assessment is $12 BUT WELL WORTH IT!!!
If you are interested in learning more about the Enneagram contact Tami!! She is a Certified Enneagram Coach and works daily with people as they dive deep into the Enneagram and how they can use it to achieve their goals, dreams and a life of purpose.
About Tami:
My name is Tami and I am a Restoration and Confidence Coach. I am a Marriage and Family therapist turned life coach and I love it. I love working with women (and a few men) who want more from life- who are ready to move their tragedy from the center of their story to just being part of their story and reclaiming their identity. Using the wisdom of the Enneagram we can move you from fear and confusion into a life of peace, purpose, and direction. If you connect with anything that I'm saying, I would love to talk with you.
Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Facebook and Instagram and email me @ tami@tamimariecoaching.com
My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
About Cari:
My name is Cari and I have a background in the medical field as a Physical Therapist, but after years of treating physical ailments, I’ve realized that many of them stem from emotional issues. So I’ve been on a long journey--I’m passionate about personal development. My favorite thing to do is to learn how to live a better life, so that I can help coach others to do the same. And I’ve realized that understanding our emotions and our minds can lead to complete healing. If you can relate and you’re a professional that longs for something more, please connect with me.
On Instagram @Cari.Normand, on FB @ Cari Yocom Normand or email me at beaconsofbravery@gmail.com
Group programs will be coming soon! Let me know if you’re interested in changing your life!
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Welcome BACK! We had so much fun together on the first episode and we KNOW you will love this 2nd one. We tackle the Heart Triad today and our favorite 2,3, and 4’s. If you missed the first episode please go back and listen to hear about the Gut Triad. BUT TODAY we dive into what makes those who wear their hearts on their sleeves so valuable and beautiful. I am joined again with my good friend Cari Normandat Beacon’s of Bravery Podcast and I am so thankful she joined with me today!
What is the Enneagram? Who is it for? Is it made up? Doesn’t that limit and put you in a box? Why should I know about the Enneagram and do I need to know more than just about my number? I am SO GLAD YOU ASKED! Well over the next 3 episodes Cari and I are going to dive into the Enneagram (every number so stay tuned). We will share some stories and questions to ponder. We will talk about how understanding the Enneagram will actually help you be a better person. We talk about how understanding the Enneagram will help you be a better boss, employee, colleague, friend, mother, father...it will help you become a more compassionate and empathetic person. So stay tuned!!!
We only scratch the surface of the Enneagram so get your questions ready and send them to tami@tamimariecoaching.com or beaconsofbravery@gmail.com so we can get you some answers.
If you are interested in taking the Enneagram assessment these are the 2 resources I recommend:
www.yourenneagramcoach.com They have a free faith-based Assessment
https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com This assessment is $12 BUT WELL WORTH IT!!!
If you are interested in learning more about the Enneagram contact Tami!! She is a Certified Enneagram Coach and works daily with people as they dive deep into the Enneagram and how they can use it to achieve their goals, dreams, and a life of purpose.
About Tami:
My name is Tami and I am a Restoration and Confidence Coach. I am a Marriage and Family therapist turned life coach and I love it. I love working with women (and a few men) who want more from life- who are ready to move their tragedy from the center of their story to just being part of their story and reclaiming their identity. Using the wisdom of the Enneagram we can move you from fear and confusion into a life of peace, purpose, and direction. If you connect with anything that I'm saying, I would love to talk with you.
Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Facebook and Instagram and email me @ tami@tamimariecoaching.com
My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
About Cari:
My name is Cari and I have a background in the medical field as a Physical Therapist, but after years of treating physical ailments, I’ve realized that many of them stem from emotional issues. So I’ve been on a long journey--I’m passionate about personal development. My favorite thing to do is to learn how to live a better life, so that I can help coach others to do the same. And I’ve realized that understanding our emotions and our minds can lead to complete healing. If you can relate and you’re a professional that longs for something more, please connect with me.
On Instagram @Cari.Normand, on FB @ Cari Yocom Normand or email me at beaconsofbravery@gmail.com
Group programs will be coming soon! Let me know if you’re interested in changing your life!
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
WELCOME! We are so excited that you are here! I say we because this is my first ever duo episode! I have had the privilege of being a guest on Cari’s podcast Beacon’s of Bravery and we had so much fun we wanted to do a mini-series together. We decided that tackling and introducing the Enneagram would be a great first mini-series.
What is the Enneagram? Who is it for? Is it made up? Doesn’t that limit and put you in a box? Why should I know about the Enneagram and do I need to know more than just about my number? I am SO GLAD YOU ASKED! Well over the next 3 episodes Cari and I are going to dive into the Enneagram (every number so stay tuned). We will share some stories and questions to ponder. We will talk about how understanding the Enneagram will actually help you be a better person. We talk about how understanding the Enneagram will help you be a better boss, employee, colleague, friend, mother, father...it will help you become a more compassionate and empathetic person. So stay tuned!!!
We only scratch the surface of the Enneagram so get your questions ready and send them to tami@tamimariecoaching.com or beaconsofbravery@gmail.com so we can get you some answers.
If you are interested in taking the Enneagram assessment these are the 2 resources I recommend:
www.yourenneagramcoach.com They have a free faith-based Assessment
https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com This assessment is $12 BUT WELL WORTH IT!!!
If you are interested in learning more about the Enneagram contact Tami!! She is a Certified Enneagram Coach and works daily with people as they dive deep into the Enneagram and how they can use it to achieve their goals, dreams and a life of purpose.
About Tami:
My name is Tami and I am a Restoration and Confidence Coach. I am a Marriage and Family therapist turned life coach and I love it. I love working with women (and a few men) who want more from life- who are ready to move their tragedy from the center of their story to just being part of their story and reclaiming their identity. Using the wisdom of the Enneagram we can move you from fear and confusion into a life of peace, purpose, and direction. If you connect with anything that I'm saying, I would love to talk with you.
Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Facebook and Instagram and email me @ tami@tamimariecoaching.com
My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com
Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you!
About Cari:
My name is Cari and I have a background in the medical field as a Physical Therapist, but after years of treating physical ailments, I’ve realized that many of them stem from emotional issues. So I’ve been on a long journey--I’m passionate about personal development. My favorite thing to do is to learn how to live a better life so that I can help coach others to do the same. And I’ve realized that understanding our emotions and our minds can lead to complete healing. If you can relate and you’re a professional that longs for something more, please connect with me.
On Instagram @Cari.Normand, on FB @ Cari Yocom Normand, or email me at beaconsofbravery@gmail.com