IMPACTFUL Teamwork

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the importance of teamwork as a competitive advantage and explores strategies to effectively manage remote and hybrid teams. Drawing from recent Gallup research involving 2,877 U.S. workers, the episode highlights four key tactics for boosting hybrid team productivity: planning for success, coordinating hybrid collabo...

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton reflects on her experiences from a transformative corporate event at Farnborough Airshow. Julia shares seven key lessons on building and managing high-performance teams, drawing from her role in facilitating a seamless, collaborative experience in a high-pressure environment. Key strategies discussed include shared leadership, clear role def...

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, the host delves into the benefits and strategies of effective teamwork, drawing lessons from nature's efficient creatures such as bees and ants. The discussion touches on the structured roles within beehives and ant colonies, emphasizing the importance of clear role definitions and communication in enhancing productivity and disaster management in...

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host and leadership specialist Julia Felton explores the crucial role of energy management in achieving high performance. Julia highlights the shift from traditional time management to energy management, detailing how physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy contribute to effective teamwork and leadership. She also discusses the paradigms...

 In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton explores the crucial concept of energy management for leaders and its impact on team productivity and workplace well-being. From the backdrop of her vacation in Greece, Julia delves into Peter Drucker's insights on self-care for leaders and explains the importance of managing one's energy to inspire and support team members. Hi...

In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton discusses the profound impact leaders can have on their teams and the broader organization through their 'impact ripple.' Using the analogy of a stone causing ripples in water, Julia explains how self-awareness and understanding of one's influence can lead to either positive or negative outcomes. She emphasizes the importance of non-verbal...

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felt explores the critical role of values in business through a personal story from her time at Arthur Anderson. Despite the firm's strong values established by its founder, a shift in focus and misalignment between divisions eventually led to its downfall. The episode emphasizes the significance of values in guiding business operations and maintai...

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton explores the significance of purpose within organisations. Felton, a leadership development and team engagement specialist, emphasises the importance of a clearly articulated purpose to unify team efforts and avoid silo mentality. She references insights from her book, 'Unbridled Business,' and other industry thought leaders like Simon Sinek...

In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the fundamental principles of teamwork, emphasizing its undeniable advantages for businesses. She suggests that by looking to nature, businesses can find sustainable models for leadership and growth. Julia draws insights from her book, 'Unbridled Business, Unlocking Nature's Wisdom to Reinvent Leadership,' and shares...

In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork', host Julia Feltman explores valuable teamwork lessons derived from observing animals in their natural habitats. Focused on her experiences in the African bush, Julia shares intriguing insights from the behaviors of lions, elephants, and Cape buffalo. Learn how the social structures and collaborative strategies of these animals can be applied to improve busi...

In this episode, we dive deep into the critical role of leadership in fostering effective teamwork. We discuss how the performance of a leader significantly influences the success of a team, touching on concepts from Simon Bowen’s Model Method. We explore the 16 attributes of great leaders encapsulated in the acronym "COURAGEOUS IMPACT" and discuss practical steps leaders can take to embody these...

This episode of Impactful Teamwork focuses on the importance of understanding individual roles within a team to enhance overall performance. I introduces the concept of 'flow' as a state of peak performance where work feels effortless and enjoyable, emphasising that teams achieving flow can significantly boost productivity and satisfaction. Strategies for encouraging flow, including aligning chall...

Welcome back to Impactful Teamwork, where we explore the vital role of teamwork in business success. Today, we're taking a deep dive into the cornerstone of trust and how it fuels high-performance teams. Join me as we explore excerpts from " Unbridled Business ," uncovering valuable insights on trust and its transformative power. Here are the highlights from this episode: 3:38  Trust as a bus...

Welcome to Impactful Teamwork with Julia Felton. Today, we're diving into why teamwork matters more than ever. From delivering stellar customer service to navigating rapid change, teams are the superpower businesses need to unlock. Key Points: In a service economy, empowered teams drive exceptional customer experiences, as seen in examples like Virgin and Southwest Airlines. Shared leadership and...

Welcome to the Impactful Teamwork podcast, where we explore strategies and tactics to develop game-changing teams for business success. In today's episode, we delve into real-life examples of effective teamwork, showcasing how collaboration drives exceptional results across various industries. From historical events to modern business practices, we uncover the power of unified efforts in achieving...

Welcome back to "Impactful Teamwork"! In this episode, we explore the critical role of diversity in teams and how it acts as a catalyst for innovation and success. Let's dive into the evolving concept of diversity in the workplace, going beyond traditional notions to encompass a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and attributes, including cognitive and experiential diversity. Here are the h...

Welcome to the first episode of this podcast! If you're a business leader or an executive that’s responsible for a team, this episode is for you. It’s about actionable ways to get your team to be more impactful. Teamwork can make or break a company. You might feel that you have a good team, but if they’re not working effectively together, you won't achieve greater success.  So, with insights...

This episode is all about the power of shared leadership and how this can create very effective teams. I’m going to be sharing a model of leadership that changed my business, my team, and my life! The VUCA experience may be new, but it works. That’s because nature has always had a unique way of working, and we can learn a lot about leadership from animals like horses.  So, today's episode is...

I’m Julia Felton, also known as ‘The Business Wrangler!’  I'm a leadership and team engagement specialist helping businesses reinvent and accelerate their performance. This podcast is for you if you’re a business owner or executive who wants to build a team that can work cohesively to make a difference. Together with industry experts, this podcast will give you invaluable tips that you can us...