The Team Engagement Podcast

Join host Shawn J Richards for a special recap of Season 6 of The Team Engagement Podcast . This season featured 38 guests from across the United States, England, and Singapore, all sharing leadership insights that help teams work with greater clarity, intention, and energy. Shawn highlights the season’s major themes, including: How leaders can re-energize teams during low-momentum periods Ways to...

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast , host Shawn Richards sits down with Tracy Nolan , Fortune 100 Executive and Board Director, to talk about the leadership shadow we cast and how it influences every part of team performance. Tracy explains how clarity reduces fear, humanity builds trust, and courage accelerates results. She shares strategies for identifying team lulls, promoting conti...

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards talks with Steve Galley, High Performance Coach and Co-Founder of create.transform. BECOME., about why people support ideas more fully when they take part in creating them. Steve shares how leaders can build participation into their culture, strengthen confidence through honest delegation, and encourage continuous learning among t...

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards talks with Amos Balongo, CEO of Leader Compass Consulting Group, keynote speaker, and communication coach. Amos shares leadership lessons from his work around the world, emphasizing momentum, simple communication, intentional learning, and the value of delegating to build others up. What you’ll learn: - How proactive leadership ke...

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast , host Shawn Richards sits down with Jolynn Ledgerwood , Principal of Elevate Your Talent , to explore how team participation and creative engagement elevate performance. Jolynn explains how tools like LEGO Serious Play can invite deeper thinking and how leaders can encourage learning, delegate effectively, and bring vision to life with involvement—no...

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast , host Shawn Richards talks with Emi Kirschner , Business Strategist and Founder of Emi Kirschner Coaching . They explore how fun and energy go hand in hand when leading teams and growing a business. Emi shares how simple actions can re-energize teams, promote learning, and create stronger connections. She also talks about effective delegation and how...

In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards sits down with David Graddy, Leadership Coach and Author, to discuss how effective leaders use delegation to develop their teams. David shares insights from his book Leading in the Trenches on how to turn daily work into growth opportunities, promote learning across all levels, and build trust through involvement and accountabilit...

In this Episode Kelly Price, CEO of Thrive. HR, shares how strategic HR consulting can re-energize teams and strengthen organizational culture. She dives into the importance of communication, transparency, and aligning company values with employees’ roles and responsibilities. Kelly also highlights how understanding your team’s skills and interests leads to better delegation and growth—and shares...

In this Episode Kasim, co-founder of Pareto Talent and author of the upcoming book HIRE, shares his expertise in talent acquisition and leadership. He discusses the power of authorship in creating ownership, reducing micromanagement, and inspiring accountability within teams. Kasim introduces the 262 Framework for effective delegation, highlighting how aligning responsibilities with individual str...

 In this Episode Travis Gollaher, Vice President of Customer Success at FMSI, shares powerful insights on leadership, delegation, and continuous learning. He discusses how understanding your company’s mission and your role within it can re-energize teams and drive meaningful engagement. Travis emphasizes the value of trust and creativity in delegation, reminding leaders that the best results come...

In this Episode Karen Laos, founder of Karen Laos Consulting , shares her mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women by 2030 through the power of communication and keynote speaking. She highlights the importance of curiosity, creativity, and effective delegation in leadership—encouraging leaders to ask their teams what they want to learn and to focus on what’s controllable. Karen also dis...

In this Episode Rebecca Sunnen Kallaus, founder and CEO of Business Done Better, shares how she helps online coaches and virtual businesses scale with clarity, alignment, and sustainability. She introduces her 5-Engine Operating System, a framework for effective delegation and team alignment, and explains how her weekly Wednesday training sessions equip teams with both technical and personal devel...

In this Episode Jenn Foster, founder of Elite Online Publishing, discusses her new book Be Recognized (co-authored with Melanie Johnson), set to release on September 30. Jenn shares strategies for maintaining team energy, such as using Zoom meetings with music and physical activities, and promoting continuous learning through AI courses and business coaches. She emphasizes the importance of effect...

In this Episode Rob Gallaher, a serial entrepreneur from San Jose, California, introduces his latest venture, ProfitX, designed to help businesses implement effective profit-sharing programs. He shares why leaders must bring energy into their teams through positive body language and actions, setting the tone for performance and culture. Rob underscores the power of storytelling as a tool for commu...

In This Episode  Radhika Dutt discussed her book Radical Product Thinking , which tackles how to build transformative products while avoiding common pitfalls like “pivotitis.” She also gave a sneak peek into her upcoming book, due in late 2026, which examines why traditional goal-setting often fails. In it, she introduces OHLs (Objectives, Hypotheses, and Learnings) —a powerful framework for effec...

In this Episode Clifford Starks, founder of Starks Transformational Coaching, discussed his "Fighters Formula" for effective leadership. He emphasized the importance of listening four times as much as speaking to understand team members better. Clifford advised leaders to model the behaviors they want to see, promote learning by continuously improving, and delegate tasks that team member...

In This Episode Andy Crocker, an aerospace expert with 30 years of experience, discussed his new book, "The Unconditional," which outlines five values for a fulfilling life. He emphasized the importance of gratitude and endeavor in maintaining team morale during low periods. Crocker highlighted the need for leaders to foster a learning culture through direct and indirect methods, stressi...

Jeff Hancher, author and founder of Jeff Hancher Enterprises, discusses his national bestselling book Firm Feedback in a Fragile World . He highlights the importance of celebrating small wins to rebuild team momentum, encouraging continuous learning through accessible resources like YouTube and podcasts, and practicing effective delegation by empowering others. Hancher underscores the need for lea...

Adam O'Connor shares leadership tips on energizing teams, fostering a learning culture, delegating outcomes, and communicating company vision, drawing from his global experience at Gear Inc. What you learn: How to boost team momentum and engagement  Ways to encourage everyday learning  The value of delegating outcomes, not just tasks  How to make company vision meaningful to teams About Adam:...

Meet Aneace Haddad Aneace Haddad – C-suite Executive Coach, McKinsey Senior Advisor, former tech CEO, and pioneer in midlife executive development. Aneace helps CxOs become one high-performing C-suite team, drawing on decades of experience and a unique lens on the transformative power of midlife. With a passion for helping executives unlock powerful insights, Aneace specializes in navigating leade...

Meet James Warren James Warren is the Founder and CEO of Share More Stories, a human experience insights company. The company’s primary offering is the SEEQ Platform, which helps organizations and brands uncover the emotional drivers behind employee and customer experiences. James is a researcher, strategist, writer, and facilitator who blends storytelling, AI, and insights to help companies bette...

Meet Nic Restrepo Nic Restrepo is the Senior VP of Sales at World Emblem , a leading provider of high-quality custom apparel decoration. With a goal-oriented leadership style and deep industry expertise, Nic prioritizes building long-term partnerships that go beyond transactions—focusing on transparency, consistency, and real connection.  A 20-year World Emblem veteran, Nic has been at the forefro...

Meet Lis Anderson Lis Anderson is the Founder and Director of Ambitious PR , an award-winning UK-based communications agency that specializes in reputation management, B2B communications, and thought leadership for high-growth brands. With over two decades of experience in PR and strategic communications, Lis is known for helping businesses tell their story with impact and authenticity. Under her...

Eric Charran Eric Charran is the Founder and CEO of Vulcan Collaborative , a visionary consultancy that helps organizations harness the power of data, AI, and digital transformation to drive real business impact. With over 25 years of experience, Eric is a seasoned data and AI executive known for transforming global enterprises through innovative strategies, scalable platforms, and actionable inte...

Meet Paul Morton Paul Morton is the Founder and CEO of Practical Leadership Academy and a seasoned leadership expert with a strong background in building and leading global revenue teams across sales, marketing, and client success. Known for helping “accidental managers” become confident, effective leaders, Paul shares practical, field-tested management strategies that truly work. He’s the host of...