Denise Tallcott Leadership

Denise Tallcott Leadership Maxwell Leadership Business Coach & Motivational Speaker
Working Moms Redefined Podcast Host
TEDDYco Media Owner
Wife, Working Mom, Your Friend & Leader

Leadership growth doesn’t end when a session does. It continues in the way you communicate, approach challenges and lead...
09/18/2026

Leadership growth doesn’t end when a session does. It continues in the way you communicate, approach challenges and lead the people around you.

Mackenzie, thank you for sharing your experience and allowing us to be part of your growth as a leader.

09/16/2026

This week’s new episode of Working Moms Redefined with Denise Tallcott is one you don’t want to miss! We talk about all things “leading from alignment” with Amber Pecoraro.

One person wants the details. Another wants you to get to the point. Someone needs time to think about it. Someone else ...
09/15/2026

One person wants the details. Another wants you to get to the point. Someone needs time to think about it. Someone else is ready to make the decision and move on. Put all four of them on a team and, without coming from a place of understanding, it can get frustrating pretty quickly.

This is one of the reasons I love having teams take the Maxwell DISC assessment. It gives you language for things you’re already experiencing every day. Why one person asks 14 questions. Why another barely asks one. Why someone wants to talk it through and someone else would really prefer you send an email.

None of those people are necessarily communicating wrong. They’re communicating differently. That is the part I love getting to teach. When a team starts understanding those differences, you can almost feel the frustration come down. People communicate differently because they understand who is on the other side of the conversation.

That’s the power of DISC. Let’s uplevel your team, together.

Strong leadership asks us to hold two things at once: care for the people we lead and confidence in the direction we pro...
09/11/2026

Strong leadership asks us to hold two things at once: care for the people we lead and confidence in the direction we provide.

Leading with heart means listening, understanding and recognizing the person behind the work. Speaking with confidence means being honest, clear and willing to have the conversations that matter.

Neither requires you to have every answer. Both require you to lead with intention.

Challenges have a way of revealing how we respond under pressure, where we need to grow and what our teams need from us....
09/09/2026

Challenges have a way of revealing how we respond under pressure, where we need to grow and what our teams need from us.

The lesson may not be obvious in the moment. Taking time to reflect can turn a difficult experience into an opportunity to lead with greater clarity and intention.

What has a recent challenge taught you about leadership?

08/28/2026

Learning how to delegate and let go of control is hard, and you can do hard things.

What a wonderful start to the day with the Adams County CEO program. Thank you for letting us be part of this fabulous p...
08/27/2026

What a wonderful start to the day with the Adams County CEO program. Thank you for letting us be part of this fabulous program, thoughtful conversations and intense questioning. These kids are amazing, and I can’t wait to see them grow!

TEDDYco Media
Working Moms Redefined with Denise Tallcott

08/21/2026

Have you listened to our episode with Sara Seminick yet?!

Growth doesn't happen by accident. The leaders who continue to make an impact are the ones who choose to learn, reflect ...
08/18/2026

Growth doesn't happen by accident. The leaders who continue to make an impact are the ones who choose to learn, reflect and keep developing themselves.

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth are designed to help leaders recognize the habits, mindsets and intentional actions that create lasting personal and professional growth.

Because becoming a stronger leader isn't about reaching a finish line. It's about continuing to grow into the person and leader you're called to become.

Are you ready to take your next step in growth?

https://www.denisetallcottleadership.com/Laws_of_Growth

People don't need leaders who have every answer. They need leaders who make them feel heard.When we dismiss someone's fe...
08/14/2026

People don't need leaders who have every answer. They need leaders who make them feel heard.

When we dismiss someone's feelings or move too quickly to a solution, we can unintentionally send the message that their experience doesn't matter.

Strong leadership starts with empathy. It means listening, acknowledging and creating space for people to know they are valued.

When people feel seen, they are more likely to trust, communicate and grow.

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