Team Builders Podcast

In this episode, Jonathan, Gerry, and Stephen introduce two new team building experiences now available in the UK: City Build and One Voice.  Discover how these experiences foster creativity, collaboration, and team connection. Help your team reach its full potential teamchallengecompany.co.uk

In this episode, Jonathan, Gerry, and Stephen talk about what to think about when planning a team building experience. Instead of thinking about dates and venues the team suggest leaders take a step back and think about the bigger goals they want to meet. Why are you having this event? What do you hope it will do for your team in the long run? Listen for actionable tips ahead of your next team bui...

Join Jonathan, Gerry, and Stephen as they discuss the powerful impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in team building. From the heartwarming Toy Factory to the community-focused Go Give Backpack initiative, learn how incorporating CSR experiences into your work culture can boost morale and make a meaningful difference to those in need. Help your team reach its full potential teamchalleng...

In this episode, the team discusses the importance of aligning team building activities with your organisation’s vision, values, and principles. Join Jonathan, Gerry, and Stephen as they explore how tailored team building experiences can help employees connect with their company’s culture on a deeper level, turning vision and values into everyday actions. Help your team reach its full potential te...

Join Jonathan, Gerry, and Stephen as they explore how fostering a culture of learning can drive success for teams.  From embracing new challenges to developing new skills, they share insights into why continuous growth is essential for team performance.  Discover practical tips on how to encourage a learning mindset in your organisation, and hear inspiring stories of teams that thrived by stepping...

In this engaging episode, we welcome John Colley, the Group Head of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing at Breedon Group PLC, a leading supplier of essential materials to the construction industry across Great Britain and Ireland.  Join hosts Stephen, Gerry, and Jonathan as John shares his unique insights into fostering collaboration, communication, and connection within a diverse team. Drawing on his e...

Radio producer John McInally, who has two decades of experience of ‘managing talent’ joins Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen in this episode. Over the years John has worked with radio brands such as Heart, Smooth and XFM and picked up several awards along the way including the ‘Oscars of radio’ for his breakfast show: the Gold Sony Award. Listen in for stories of his time working with talent and persona...

Join the team as they reflect on their favourite inspirational leaders.  Listen to Jonathan, Gerry, and Stephen as they share the people who have influenced their careers from personal anecdotes of people close to home, to household names. Help your team reach its full potential teamchallengecompany.co.uk

Discover the dynamic world of land management and conservation with Dee Ward, owner of Rottal Estate in the Angus Glens. With a background in business, which includes starting and shutting down an office watercooler company, Dee offers a special viewpoint on sustainable land use. Accredited by Wildlife Estates Scotland, Rottal Estate balances wildlife conservation with traditional sporting activit...

We are pleased to welcome back Leanne Maiden, a wonderful woman who just finished the 'toughest row in the world,' soloing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Join us as we discuss Leanne's adventure and gain valuable takeaways about incredible resilience developed amidst the relentless waves. Learn how she managed her emotions in the face of tragedy and found sustenance in the depths of solitu...

Discover the relationship between team building and workplace wellbeing in our latest podcast episode. Join Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen as they talk techniques for creating team-building exercises that promote wellbeing. Help your team reach its full potential teamchallengecompany.co.uk

The co-directors of Team Challenge Company, Jonathan Hazley, Gerry Crowley, and Stephen Hazley, discuss the importance of team building in the AI era. Uncover why, in the face of technology developments, stimulating human connection, creativity, and adaptability is essential to success in the workplace. Gain insights from Team Challenge Company on integrating these crucial skills into engaging tea...

Lieutenant Colonel Dean Canham OBE, Head of the Centre for Army Leadership, joins us for this episode.  The Centre For Army Leadership is described as existing to “champion leadership excellence and to optimise the Army’s human 'edge' that underpins operational success. (They) support the development of exceptional leaders not just for the British Army, but for the whole nation.” Lieutenant Colone...

In this episode, the team discusses teambuilding outcomes. Listen in as Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen discuss the transformative power of team building beyond icebreakers and fun activities.  Learn why team building is an important strategic investment for your company's culture, productivity, and creativity. We cover everything from fostering trust and collaboration to increasing motivation and cho...

Tune in to hear Jonathan, Gerry, and Stephen share their thoughts and strategies on seamlessly integrating team building experiences into your conference agenda.  Learn how to engage your team effectively, foster collaboration, and enhance the overall conference experience for your attendees. Listen now and help your team reach it's full potential teamchallenge-company.co.uk

In this episode, Murray Henderson, co-founder of HAUS Collective, joins us to share one of the architecture studio’s key principles: Creative Abrasion.   Creative Abrasion isn't just a buzzword at HAUS, Murray explains that through rigorous debate and discourse his team amplifies differences and leverages them to create a catalyst for innovation.   So, if you are looking to fuel creativity within...

Guest: CEO of the Odyssey Trust, Robert Fitzpatrick The Odyssey in Belfast hosts sensational concerts by international artists, exhibitions, and the adrenaline-pumping action of the Belfast Giants ice hockey team. Robert Fitzpatrick embodies the spirit of collaboration. He's a master at bringing people together 🤝 and has a wealth of incredible insights to share. Whether you're a leader, a team pl...

Join Jonathan, Gerry, and Stephen in this forward-looking episode of the Team Builders Podcast. Gerry emphasises the importance of listening to clients to craft truly impactful events. Stephen discusses the art of personalising experiences, while Jonathan discusses shifting the focus from mere time-filling activities to becoming an integral part of a business's day, week, month, and future.  And f...

Jonathan, Gerry, and Stephen take a step back from the day-to-day in this episode to reflect on the year's triumphs and challenges.    Listen in as they share stories, standout moments and what they’ve learned this year. Help your team reach it's full potential teamchallengecompany.co.uk  

 In this special holiday edition of The Team Builders Podcast we are bringing the festive cheer.  Join us as we unwrap how how integrating team building experiences into your Christmas celebrations can transform your office party into a pivotal moment for your organisation. Help your team reach it's full potential teamchallenge-company.co.uk  

Meet Sabrina Faith and Leanne Maiden, two incredible individuals who met online during Covid who are about to face the Atlantic Challenge, rowing a staggering 3,000 miles from La Gomera to Antigua. The pair had no prior rowing experience, they'll endure a gruelling routine of two hours on, two hours off, battling sleep deprivation, physical strain, and mental hurdles. Dive into their inspiring tal...

In this episode of the Team Builders Podcast, co-directors Stephen Hazley, Gerry Crowley, and Jonathan Hazley share some of their favourite team building stories and memories from the past 20 years.  Listen to the team as they elaborate on how they strive to embody their key principle of 'Embrace the Unexpected'! Help your team reach it's full potential at teamchallenge-company.co.uk

In this episode, we look into our crystal ball to predict the future of team building! Join our co-directors, Jonathan Hazley, Gerry Crowley, and Stephen Hazley, as they reveal their forecasts for the future. The team discuss how technology can transform the way teams engage and collaborate in team building experiences, including Virtual Reality (VR) and the potential of augmented reality. Listen...

🎧 Dive into the latest podcast, where the team explain the concept behind outcome-led experiences!  Discover how Team Challenge Company crafts experiences based on your goals for your team. Whether you're seeking a morale boost or a creative jolt, this episode will help you understand more about how to truly tailor team building to your needs. Help your team reach its full potential at teamchalle...

The Team Builders Podcast hosts, co-directors Jonathan Hazley, Gerry Crowley and Stephen Hazley, discuss one of the common challenges many companies face: silos within teams. They unveil the secrets to better collaboration and the art of fusing individual strengths into a united front. From casual coffee breaks to performance-driven incentives, discover strategies that have transformed some of the...