What does it take to truly collaborate?

How can leaders create environments where diverse perspectives are valued, trust is nurtured, and meaningful conversations drive innovation?

Finding Your Collaborative Edge™ is a podcast for leaders, teams, and professionals who want to unlock the full potential of collaboration in their organisations and lives.

Hosted by Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd, co-founders of Collaboration Equation™, this show explores the essential elements of psychological safety, inclusive dialogue, and diversity of thought and feeling—helping you cultivate a mindset of curiosity, care, and courage.

Each episode delves into real-world leadership challenges, expert insights, and powerful stories from those who are finding their collaborative edge. Whether you’re a senior leader, team manager, or someone passionate about creating human-centred workplaces, this podcast will inspire you to build connections, embrace difference, and lead with authenticity.

Join the conversation and start your journey towards more impactful, collaborative leadership.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

In this episode we are delighted to be in conversation with James Renwick, Recast Coaching Ltd.. Recast Coaching offers a space to reframe your thoughts, renew your energy and reimagine your future; and Tony Spong Lead Consultant at AAR. AAR works with brands to design marketing ecosystems, building inspiring partnerships and driving commercial performance.

Together we explore:

• The excitement when collaboration feels right
• How growth happens at our edges to help us go beyond our limits
• The risk of overusing collaboration and the importance of consciously choosing it
• The importance of creating the right conditions for collaboration
• How a sense of belonging helps build the commitment to driving collective success

1. Be clear about what collaboration is and how you can use it for the greatest value
2. Design the physical and social space necessary to create the right environment
3. Create a culture of belonging where people are committed to and energised by collaborative success
4. Talk less and listen more - to truly understand rather than just respond

During our conversation we mention the following references:

Nancy Kline’s book - A Time to Think

Accenture Song’s research on the Life Trends 2025 and Social rewilding

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Thank you to you, the listener and viewer. And a huge thank you to Brown Bear Studios for the production of our show, and to SHMOGUS MEDIA for the marketing of it.

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