This podcast is for you if you’re a business owner, business leader, entrepreneur or executive who knows they want to make a real impact in the world and knows they can’t do it alone. Your host is Julia Felton, a leadership and team engagement specialist provides unique insights into how to harness the energy of your people to create massive business momentum through unlocking the super-power of teamwork. Some of the questions we grapple with are: - You know you need a team to help you but h ...
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Creativity Strategies for Enhanced Team Performance
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40:31In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores the role of creativity in business with Dr. Andre Walton, an expert in organisational creativity. Dr. Walton shares insights into his creative journey, influenced by his artistic parents, and discusses the importance of balancing divergent and convergent thinking to preve…
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Unlocking Leadership: How Beliefs Shape Business Success
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26:02In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, we delve into the critical role of mindset and beliefs in leadership. Host Julia Felton discusses how success in business is 80% mindset and 20% skillset, influenced by her personal journey and recent training in Psych-K. She shares insights from Muriel Wilkins' book 'Leadership Unblocked,' explori…
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Hiring Strategies for Building High-Performing Teams
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37:51In this episode of the 'Impactful Teamwork Podcast,' host Julia Felton welcomes Regina Bergman, co-founder of Holy Grail and CEO of Bridgeport Strategy. Together, they discuss the significance of teamwork as a competitive advantage in business, exploring strategies for effective hiring and team management. Regina shares her expertise on behavioural…
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Flow: The Key to Unstoppable Team Performance
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22:44In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores the concept of 'flow,' an optimal state of consciousness where individuals perform at their best. Drawing from her experiences with equine facilitated leadership retreats, Julia discusses the power of experiential learning and how working with horses provides instant feed…
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Leadership Dynamics in High-Pressure Hospitality Environments
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36:10In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton is joined by Karen Borain, a seasoned expert in the hospitality industry with 43 years of experience, including 35 years at Southern Sun Hotels. They discuss the essential role of teamwork in hospitality, the dynamics of managing diverse teams, and the importance of self-awareness and communi…
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Leadership Reimagined: Embracing Shared Responsibility
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25:18In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores the concept of shared leadership and its impact on business success. Through case studies of major companies like Netflix, Comcast, and Oracle, Julia discusses the benefits and challenges of co-CEO models. She introduces the Diamond Model of Leadership, emphasising the im…
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When Your CEO Creates Chaos: 5 Strategies to Lead with Clarity
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Talent Development Strategies for Effective Leadership
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39:48In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia speaks with Ulli Hildebrand, a strategic talent architect from Pinpoint Solutions, about why teamwork and talent are the ultimate competitive advantages in business. Ulli emphasises the importance of recognising talent, leadership mindset, and setting healthy boundaries. They discuss the…
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Reinvent or Die: Why Standing Still Is No Longer an Option
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24:01In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton discusses the critical importance of business reinvention. Drawing inspiration from the autumn equinox, Julia explores how businesses can harness the rapid pace of change to stay competitive and thrive. She emphasises the need for companies to continually evolve by creating multip…
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Cyber-Security Isn’t an IT Problem — It’s a Team Sport
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36:33In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton is joined by Andy Price, founder of the award-winning IT firm Initial IT. Andy shares his expertise in simplifying technology and focusing on cybersecurity for small businesses. He addresses prevalent cybersecurity threats such as data breaches and ransomware, and offers practical strategies …
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Soft Skills: The Real Skills That Keep Teams Agile
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27:24In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the growing importance of soft skills in the modern workplace, particularly as businesses adapt to the advancements in AI technology. Julia delves into the origins of the term 'soft skills' and argues for a more appropriate term like 'leadership superpowers.' Highlighting research fr…
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Attention: The Hidden Leadership Superpower Revealed
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27:11In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores why attention is the biggest gift leaders can give their team members. Julia delves into how genuine attention fosters connection, engagement, and psychological safety, comparing it to sunlight that helps a forest grow. She discusses the barriers to maintaining attention like digital…
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Purpose as the Heart of High-Performing Teams
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23:28In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton discusses the importance of having a clear and well-articulated purpose in business. Drawing from her book, 'Unbridled Business,' and insights from Simon Sinek's 'Start With Why,' Julia explains how purpose serves as the key pillar for team effectiveness, structure, and performance. She cites…
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15 Toxic Leadership Behaviours That Push Teams Away
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25:04This week's episode of Impactful Teamwork delves into the critical topic of toxic leadership behaviours that inadvertently push team members away. Inspired by a comprehensive research article from HR World and Kick Resume, the episode explores 15 detrimental manager behaviors and their impacts on team morale and organisational culture. Highlighting…
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The Influence Blueprint: A Conversation with Jude Germain
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36:09In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton welcomes Jude Germain, the founder and principal consultant of The Maverick Paradox. Jude, an award-winning leadership expert, shares her insights on 'Maverick Leadership,' a unique approach that enables organisations to thrive amidst complexity. They discuss Jude's 'Influence Blueprint,' e…
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Leadership Lessons from Sailing the Greek Islands
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25:53In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, Julia shares valuable leadership lessons learned during a recent sailing holiday in Greece. These lessons cover topics such as the benefits of shared leadership, the importance of roles and responsibilities, the impact of team dynamics, and the power of proper planning. Additionally, reflections on…
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Agility in Learning: Essential for Modern Teams
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21:00Welcome to the Impactful Teamwork Podcast! In this episode, host Julia Felton delves into the importance of becoming an agile learner, especially in today's fast-changing environment influenced by AI. Julia discusses why developing a beginner's mindset is crucial and offers practical strategies for enhancing learning agility among team members. Ins…
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Noticing and Listening: Why Awareness Matters in Leadership
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29:35In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the critical, yet often overlooked, skills of noticing and listening. Drawing from her experiences during a sabbatical in Africa and insights learned from working with horses, Julia explains how paying attention can be a game-changer for leaders and teams. By being pre…
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Energy in Business: Transforming Your Team Culture
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32:17In this week's edition of Impactful Team Work, host Julia Felton delves into the fascinating yet often overlooked topic of business energetics. Comparing businesses to natural ecosystems, Felton explores how the energy within business environments can influence team performance, engagement, and overall outcomes. She introduces four types of busines…
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Remote Working Challenges: Building Team Connection
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23:27In this week's edition of Impactful Teamwork, the focus is on managing remote and hybrid teams effectively. Prompted by a coaching client's challenges, the episode explores the complexities of building connections and relationships in a remote environment. Key topics include balancing task completion with relationship building, embracing individual…
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Boundaries Enhance Relationships and Collaboration
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25:54In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, hosted by Julia Felton, the discussion centers on the critical importance of setting personal boundaries for fostering healthy relationships and successful teamwork. Drawing from her book 'Unbridled Success' and her experiences with horses, Julia illustrates how boundaries function similarly to fen…
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10 Leadership Hats Every Great Leader Must Learn to Wear
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21:38In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores the complexity and diversity of leadership by discussing the concept of 'wearing different hats.' Drawing from her recent experience managing a hospitality team at the Paris Air Show, Julia identifies and elaborates on ten key leadership roles: the Mentor, the Coach, the …
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Influence in Leadership: Navigating Complex Structures
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29:00In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton delves into the complexities of leading and influencing people in matrix organisations. Drawing from her corporate experience and recent research from the Center for Creative Leadership, Julia outlines the importance of forming relationships across various boundaries within an organisation …
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The Hidden Dynamics Of High Performing Teams
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27:34In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the critical factors behind high-functioning teams. She discusses why some smart and capable teams struggle to perform despite clear roles and responsibilities, attributing it to hidden issues such as the lack of psychological safety and team energy dynamics. Exploring…
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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores the critical importance of psychological safety in the workplace. Drawing from her book 'Unbridled Business: Unlocking Nature’s Wisdom to Reinvent Leadership,' Julia delves into how the business environment directly affects productivity, creativity, and overall team perfo…
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The 5 Distinctions of a Team: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All
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30:21In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores the concept that not all teams are the same by delving into the key factors that drive team effectiveness. Drawing insights from the book 'Teams That Work: The Seven Drivers of Team Effectiveness,' Julia examines five important areas: reliance, membership stability, task …
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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the intricacies of building effective teams by debunking five prevalent myths about teamwork. Drawing from personal experiences, industry studies, and insights from the book 'Teams That Work: The Seven Drivers of Team Effectiveness', Julia addresses misconceptions such…
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Harnessing Nature's Blueprint for Dynamic Leadership
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23:22n this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton explores how nature can teach us about leadership and organisational development. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Kathy Allen's book 'Leading From the Roots,' Julia discusses viewing organisations as living systems, embracing dynamic energy, and fostering a mindset of co-creation and …
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Leadership Is Dead. Long Live Reinvention
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25:13In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, the host discusses the critical importance of reinvention in business leadership to stay competitive in the rapidly changing 21st-century landscape. Key points include the obsolescence of traditional business models, the rise of AI, and the necessity for continuous change. The episode explores how …
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Models for Effective Communication and Engagement
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43:03In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, hosted by Julia Felton, guest Simon Bowen, creator of the Genius Model and founder of The Models Method, discusses the profound impact of models on teamwork and communication. He explores how visual and structural models clarify complex ideas, enhance believability, and facilitate deeper understand…
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Transforming Teamwork: The TOADD Approach To Productivity
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24:32In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, Julia Felton discusses how business leaders can overcome productivity challenges by adopting the TOADD Model: Train, Outsource, Automate, Delegate, and Discipline. Julia highlights the importance of codifying strategies into models to make complex information more digestible and actionable. She also shares per…
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Navigating Organisational Tension: Stability Versus Agility
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26:32In this week's edition of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton delves into the pivotal findings from the 2025 Deloitte Human Capital Survey. The episode examines how organisations can navigate the tension between the need for stability and the demand for agility in a world of constant change. Julia discusses the alarming statistics that reveal a…
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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the concept of 'Teamship,' a transformative approach that shifts focus from individual leadership to collective team responsibility. Julia discusses the limitations of traditional top-down leadership in today's dynamic business environment and advocates for Teamship as…
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Consistency Creates High-Performing Teams Over Time
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27:50In this special birthday edition of Impactful Teamwork, the host reflects on the podcast's one-year journey, emphasizing the importance of consistency and celebration in building high-performance teams. They highlight how regular, predictable actions foster trust, psychological safety, and engagement among team members. The host also discusses the …
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Why Connection is the Cornerstone of Impactful Teamwork
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24:54In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton delves into the crucial topic of connection, emphasising its heightened importance in the age of AI. Julia draws insights from various experiences, including workshops and her book 'Unbridled Success,' to explore how authentic human connections can enhance leadership, teamwork, and communicat…
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Impact Your Leadership Through Intentional Legacy
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21:05n this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the deeply personal topic of the law of legacy, inspired by the recent passing of her horse, Coach Toby. Felton highlights the importance of intentional legacy planning for leaders and discusses how Toby exemplified impactful leadership. She shares insights and personal anecdotes to r…
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Building High-Performance Teams with David Cox
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38:13In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton chats with David Cox, a media operations and team leadership expert with over 15 years of experience. They discuss the critical role of teamwork in business success and how David transformed a chaotic team at ViaPlay into a high-performing unit. Key topics include the importance o…
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48 - Leading Through Change: Embracing BANI Framework
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26:17In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton introduces the BANI framework, a concept that redefines our current world beyond the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) model. Coined by futurist Jamais Cascio, BANI stands for brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. Julia explains how BANI reflects today's chaotic and …
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Zombie Leadership: The Hidden Threat to Your Business Success
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23:53In this week's edition of Impactful Teamwork, the Julia Felton delves into the concept of 'zombie leadership'—an insidious form of leadership that persists despite being outdated and ineffective. Julia introduces the term and explores its impact on teams and organisations, highlighting eight axioms of zombie leadership that contribute to stagnant, …
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Using The GC Index To Create High-Performance Teams
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36:02The episode delves into the multifaceted applications of the GC Index, a tool used to measure and map individuals' energy for impact in various roles. The discussion spans its use among diverse clients from small consultancies to large corporations. It emphasises how recognising different proclivities—Game Changer, Strategist, Implementer, Polisher…
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Resilience: The Key to Success in Business and Leadership
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21:47In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton shares insights from her recent encounter with boxing legend Frank Bruno. Drawing from Bruno's resilience, discipline, and mental toughness, Julia highlights three key lessons applicable to business leadership: the importance of resilience in overcoming setbacks, the value of discipline and h…
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The Secrets to Creating and Sustaining High-Performance Teams
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27:15In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Feltner discusses the critical elements needed to build high-performing teams: trust, energy, and curiosity. Julia shares research findings and real-life examples, including lessons from nature and horse herds, to illustrate how these elements work synergistically to create unstoppable t…
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Creating Trust in the Workplace: Insights and Actionable Steps
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28:15In this episode of the 'Impactful Teamwork' podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the vital role of trust in team dynamics, sharing a personal story about rescuing and building trust with two horses, Bracken and Thistle. Julia explains how lessons learned from her equine experiences can be translated into business strategies using the ABCD model o…
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The Resilience Factor: Thriving Through Challenges
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34:43n this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton is joined by resilience coach Russell Harvey. Russell shares his definition of resilience as 'springing forward with learning,' differentiating it from the traditional idea of 'bouncing back.' They discuss the importance of pausing, re-energizing, and reflecting to build resilience, introducin…
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The Future of Business: Embracing Transformation in 2025
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21:18In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, hosted by Julia Felton, we explore five significant disruptive shifts shaping the corporate world in 2025. From the end of traditional corporate advantages to the rise of swarming leadership and continuous reinvention, Julia delves into how these changes demand adaptability, agility, and innovative strategic p…
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Navigating Leadership in 2025: Embracing Five Paradigm Shifts
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18:42In this New Year's episode of Impactful Teamwork, we usher in 2025 by discussing key leadership transformations necessary for thriving in today's turbulent environment. Reflecting on McKinsey & Company's latest research, the episode emphasises the need for new leadership skills focused on impact, collaboration, and authenticity. We discuss five cri…
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Harnessing Energy and Embracing Reinvention for 2025
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18:53In this New Year's Eve episode of Impactful Teamwork, reflections on 2024 and goal-setting for 2025 are discussed. The host shares insights from a Vision Quest with Stephanie Trager about the importance of aligning energy with goals. Anecdotes about a 2020 workshop with horses illustrate how alignment impacts goal achievement. The episode also expl…
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The Power of Appreciation: Boosting Engagement and Productivity
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16:39In this heartfelt episode, Julia expresses deep gratitude for the listeners of the IMPACTFUL Teamwork podcast over the past year. She highlights the importance of showing appreciation both in personal and professional contexts. Through touching anecdotes, including stories about individuals like Colin and Amber who have significantly contributed to…
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Reflecting for Success: Embracing Nature’s Cycles in Business
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22:49In this episode of IMPACTFULTeamwork, host Julia Felton emphasiSes the critical role of reflection in both personal and professional development. Drawing parallels with nature's cycles, Julia explains how businesses can benefit from periods of rest, reflection, and regeneration. She also introduces the 'start, stop, continue' exercise to help leade…
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Middle Managers: The Unsung Heros of Organisational Success
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24:32In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, Julia Felton discusses the critical role middle managers play in fostering talent and shaping organisational culture. Highlighting their often overlooked yet essential contributions, she delves into the pressures they face from both senior leadership and team members, emphasising the need for better support an…
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