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Collaboratory: exploring the power of teamsEvery Voice Counts: Improvise & Connect with Jesse PudlesOur final episode for this season features Jesse Pudles, CEO and founder of SpotCorp Events, who brings his background in theater and storytelling to the world of team-building. Discover how improvisation, authenticity, and playful design can break down silos, boost team resilience, and make sure every voice is heard.https://www.spotcorpevents.com/We will take a break to take stock, reflect and see what we will do next with Collaboratory. If you have any feedback, please reach out to nicscollabpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for li...2025-07-2951 minCollaboratory: exploring the power of teamsWhale Wisdom: Collaboration Lessons from the DeepDiscover how humpback whales master teamwork in this episode of Collaboratory. Dr. Natalie Mastick, aquatic science expert, shares insights from her research on whale collaboration—especially their incredible bubble-net feeding. Learn what these ocean giants reveal about communication, trust, and shared goals, and how their strategies can inspire stronger teams in work and life.2025-07-1139 minCollaboratory: exploring the power of teamsGaming for Teamwork: How D&D Shapes CollaborationTom Watkin is a business leader, facilitator, and advocate for using Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) to enhance teamwork and leadership skills. With extensive experience managing teams across industries and continents, Tom brings a unique perspective on the parallels between collaborative storytelling in D&D and real-world team dynamics. Through his blog Dungeons and Dragons at Work, he explores how roleplaying games can foster creativity, problem-solving, and stronger connections within teams, making him an expert in blending fun with professional growth. https://dndatwork.com/about/ 2025-06-1946 minCollaboratory: exploring the power of teamsTeamwork in Ants: Decoding their Collective SuccessToday, we’re joined by Dr. Heather Campbell, an ant biologist with a deep passion for social insects, particularly ants. As the co-author of Ants: A Visual Guide, Dr. Campbell has extensively studied the intricate social structures and collaborative behaviors of ants. Dr. Campbell holds a PhD in ecological entomology from the University of Reading and is a lecturer in entomology at Harper Adams University in Shropshire, UK.Ants: A Visual Guide - https://tinyurl.com/yp9xrdseWhat Ants can Teach Us About Working Together - https://tiny...2025-04-2450 minCollaboratory: exploring the power of teamsClarity, Fluidity and Quantum Teamwork: Unlocking Collective PotentialIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Wagner D’Annuzzo, a consultant and former leader in shaping the future of work at IBM and Prudential Financial. Wagner shares why “clarity creates capacity,” how autonomous teams thrive through fluidity, and why leadership is a mindset every team member should embrace. This conversation is packed with insights to help your team align, innovate, and achieve awesome results.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wagnerdenuzzo/Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Succeed-Essential-Skills-Workplace/dp/16322614212025-04-101h 04Collaboratory: exploring the power of teamsCollaboration at Sea: Kate Schnippering, Avid Sailor and Creative TechnologistToday’s guest is Kate Schnippering, Sailor & Multimedia Futurist, Former IDEO Exec Design Director, Product Leader, and Creative Technologist. We chat about her sailing trips across the Atlantic, dividing up tasks on a sailboat, decision-making in challenging situations and how to use a sextant! 2025-03-2748 minCollaboratory: exploring the power of teamsTeam dynamics through change: Shaun Mader, Human-Centric StrategistToday's guest is Shaun Mader. He is a team effectiveness coach and partner at TGN Consulting, where he focuses on workforce mobilization to help organizations thrive through periods of significant change.2025-03-131h 20Collaboratory: exploring the power of teamsBuilding trust in creative teams: Caitlyn Meagher, Actor & DirectorToday’s guest is Caitlyn Meagher, she is an Actor, and Co-Artistic Director of Paul here in New York City. We dive into the world of acting, discussing everything from preparing a play for opening night to encouraging audiences to feel rather than think.
I mention Claire Hughes Johnson and her book Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building.
We also discuss the different stages of team development: forming, storming, norming, and performing. You can read more about this here.2024-11-2039 minCollaboratory: exploring the power of teamsForming a values-driven team: Nikita Singareddy on Fortuna Health and transforming MedicaidToday’s guest is Nikita Singareddy, Co-founder and CEO of a 6-person startup, Fortuna Health, 'the TurboTax for Medicaid.' We chat about how Fortuna Health was formed, the interview process, when people are at their “spikiest”, the values of Fortuna Health, and so much more!
In the episode, I mention the astronaut who went to the international space station - Chris Hadfield - and how he led a team working through many issues. I read about this in David Burkus’ book: Best Team Ever!2024-10-2542 minCollaboratory: exploring the power of teamsTeaser2024-10-1000 min
Insight with Chris Van VlietDolph Ziggler Is SO Underrated, The Best MITB Cash-In, Spirit Squad, Becoming NXT Champion, Stand Up ComedyNic Nemeth (@HeelZiggler) is a professional wrestler better known as Dolph Ziggler in WWE. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about being called "underrated" his whole WWE career, his debut match against Batista, the emotions he felt when he cashed in the Money In The Bank briefcase on Alberto Del Rio, his love for standup comedy, his brother Ryan Nemeth crushing it in AEW as the Hollywood Hunk, becoming NXT Champion, why he ended up becoming the most successful Spirit Squad member and more!For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: h...2023-04-0646 min