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The NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 47 - Chronic Pain: Your Body Says "No," But Your Mind Says "Let's Go!"In this episode of the Neuro Reset Podcast, Dr. Teames explores the physiological aspects of chronic pain and neurological issues. He emphasizes the importance of autonomic testing to understand how the body regulates blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen transfer. Dr. Teams discusses the impact of stress on health, particularly in relation to aerobic and anaerobic respiration. He shares insights into the office's approach to stabilizing patients' brain, body, and biochemistry, offering hope to those with chronic conditions. The episode underscores the need for a comprehensive, tailored approach to recovery, considering each patient's unique history and physiological responses. 2025-05-1929 minThe NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 46 - Meet Amy - Sympathetic overdrive, hitting rock bottom and how to fix itIn this episode of the Neuro Reset Podcast, Dr. Teames converses with Amy, who shares her profound journey through chronic neuro issues. Amy discusses her struggles with debilitating symptoms like vertigo, anxiety, insomnia, and heart palpitations, and the challenges she faced in seeking a diagnosis. The episode highlights the importance of understanding the nervous system's role in health, addressing root causes, and the impact of past trauma. Amy reflects on her recovery journey, emphasizing the significance of self-compassion, mindset shifts, and holistic approaches to health. Her story aims to inspire others facing similar challenges to seek deeper understanding and...2025-05-121h 19
Building Teams with TEAMES & COBehind The Buzzwords - Episode 4 - Digital MarketingWelcome back to "Behind the Buzzwords" with your hosts Tracy Eames, Arielle Morten, and Yanta Haynes! In today's episode, we discuss marketing strategy and digital advertising. Yanta highlights the importance of having a clear plan when using Facebook ads to avoid wasting money. Tracy reinforces the need to tailor marketing strategies to each business by truly understanding their audience.We'll also discuss the difference between tactics and strategy, explore the concept of the marketing funnel, and discuss the power of email marketing, with Arielle emphasizing its high ROI. Plus, we'll cover the essentials of SEO and the...2024-08-1332 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Selina Kelley, Chief Empowerment Officer of DisruptHERSelina Kelley, Chief Empowerment Officer of DisruptHER joins the show to discuss business and empowerment coaching, the importance of being authentic, and her new project, The Midwest Way. Selina and our CEO, Tracy Eames discuss the importance of focusing on your personal journey and how that can impact your professional development as well.Selina describes the coaching she does through DisruptHER to help women who are going through a difficult time to rediscover their power and divine identity, so they can live a purposeful life on their own terms. Through DisruptHER’s coaching, Selina also helps her cl...2024-06-2154 minThe NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 26- Dysautonomia Case ReviewDr. Teames reviews a case study that's designed to be watched on Youtube. Go check out episode 26! View the video here https://youtu.be/QwLZLUqnn2M 2024-06-1709 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COCustomer Discovery RewindIn this week’s episode, we rewind as Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & CO is talking about Customer Discovery.. We have received lots of questions about how we think about customer discovery, and thought we would share a bit more about our approach, along with some tips and tricks to get you started!Show Highlights:Highlight (01:36) -Tracy does a quick refresher on what is a Net Promoter Score and why you should have one Highlight (03:00) - Tracy shares how we kick off customer discovery with a few tips and tricks to get you started. Highlight (06:22) - Why...2024-05-2908 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & CORecap from DisruptHR ColumbiaDisruptHR Columbia was held on Thursday, May 2nd. Our CEO, Tracy Eames, joined the event to talk about the importance of Cross Functional Leadership. Her talk “ Mind the Gap: Why Cross-Functional Leadership Is Imperative and Most Organizations Don’t Have It” was a reminder to leaders about the risk of leading from a silo. Have you ever felt like there are invisible gaps between your teams? Those mysterious black holes where projects and initiatives seem to disappear without a trace? If so, you're not alone.While executives often emphasize the importance of fostering collaboration, empowering teams, a...2024-05-2217 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & CORecap from DisruptHR New OrleansLast Thursday was DisruptHR New Orleans., The theme of the night was the Future of Work, and there were 10 thought provoking presentations. Among them was our CEO, Tracy Eames. This week, she shares her experience presenting, enjoying the event, and simply loving the city for a few days. Tracy’s presentation was “Redefining Leadership: Soft Skill or Strategic Imperative”. A brief summary would be - Let's face the truth together: leadership is anything but soft. It is quantifiable and directly influences your company's bottom line. So why do we often dismiss it as a soft skill? Because tackling...2024-05-0115 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COIntercity TripIn this week’s episode, Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & CO shares a bit of behind the scenes of a day in the life of TEAMES & CO. Today we are sharing a behind the scenes look at a trip we took last week with the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. Each year our Chamber hosts a trip to a host city to support learning, exchange of ideas, and best practice sharing. This year I enjoyed a wonderful two days in the city of Charleston, South Carolina, where I was able to sit in on various panel discussions, learn about the Kin...2024-04-1813 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COBest Practices: Virtual vs In-PersonIn this week’s episode, Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & CO covers a topic that everybody is asking about: Should my team be virtual or in-person? We walk through key questions leaders should be asking themselves, and how great leaders should be able to transcend location. The answer has shades of gray, but our goal is to share a framework with you that can help you and your team choose the best model for you. Show Highlights:Highlight (01:01) -Tracy kicks off with the 3 criteria that we find helpful when you are making a decision about work loc...2024-04-0913 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COBest Practices: Achieving Cross-Functional Team WinsIn this week’s episode, Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & CO is talking about how to help your teams achieve wins. All too often in our companies we operate in silos. These silos create friction between our teams and decrease our ability to reach strategic objectives. Today we are sharing a few tips and best practices about how to achieve strategic wins with your cross-functional teams. Show Highlights:Highlight (01:40) - Tracy introduces why we are talking about cross functional team success. At TEAMES & CO we work on a lot of projects, but specifically, often a CTO or...2024-04-0210 minThe NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 15 - Case Review- Spinal Decompression to the rescueListen to Dr. Teames describe the relationship between the Brain and the Spine. 2024-04-0120 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COBest Practices : How to Optimize Strategic Planning for Improved ResultsIn this week’s episode, Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & CO is talking about optimizing your strategic planning process. Do you ever feel like you are always strategic planning? You start in August, and you have customer discovery, stakeholder surveys, data reporting, program/product assessments as you start creating forecasts for what next year could look like.And that usually ends up being a 200 tab Excel file, right. There is the forecast and the reforecast and the re-reforecast and so on down the line. And this takes a lot of time, right? It usually takes most of ou...2024-03-2613 minThe NeuroReset PodcastBONUS EPISODE - Alternative Treatment Options for Concussions - Brain Injury Awareness Month!Listen in to Dr. Teames and a patient that has recovered from concussion describe the nutrition, physical activity and rehab associated with concussion journey!2024-03-2144 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COBest Practices - Cross Functional Alignment for Strategic ResultsIn this week’s episode, Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & CO is talking about how cross-functional alignment can help you achieve more impactful strategic results. This is part of our series on how to help leaders accelerate their growth and build empowered teams. Our goal is to share a few of our best practices and how we think about it, in an effort to help you grow your business. In this episode we will talk about prioritization and how doing less can help you achieve more, the “Come Back meeting “ and want it is, and how simple processe...2024-03-1917 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COMillion Dollar ConnectorsIn this week’s episode, we welcome the Million Dollar Connectors to the show. That is right, four coaches all in one show. We have: Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & COCourtney Teasley, CEO of emeffenMelissa Well, CEO of Got AGencyCeria Woodrit, CEO of Soul LiberationToday we are talking about Frameworks and Strategy. Melissa and Ceria are our resident experts on setting up your business framework, and your strategy for success. Courtney and Tracy are asking them questions, and helping pull out all of their great insights for our listeners. Are you starting a business? Maybe tryi...2024-03-1237 minThe NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 12 - Spinal Disc Injury? Interview with Disc specialist Dr. JD DudumTune in with Dr. Teames and Dr. JD Dudum of Dudum Chiropractic to learn more about Spinal Decompression and the incredible stories about avoiding surgery for low back and neck disc injuries like bulges, herniations, and protrusions. 2024-03-111h 06
Building Teams with TEAMES & COCustomer DiscoveryIn this week’s episode, Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & CO is talking about Customer Discovery.. We have received lots of questions about how we think about customer discovery, and thought we would share a bit more about our approach, along with some tips and tricks to get you started!Show Highlights:Highlight (01:36) -Tracy does a quick refresher on what is a Net Promoter Score and why you should have one Highlight (03:00) - Tracy shares how we kick off customer discovery with a few tips and tricks to get you started. Highlight (06:22) - Why you should not...2024-03-0608 minThe NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 11 - POTS Recovery Case Part 1 - Meet AbigailListen in to Dr. Teames and Abigail discussing her journey to recovery from POTS type symptoms.2024-03-0450 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Courtney Teasley, CEO & Founder of emeffenIn this week’s episode, Tracy interviews Courtney Teasley, CEO & Founder of emeffen. Courtney is a business coach for the overqualified woman, an attorney, and author of the “The Easy Way to Learn your Rights” book series. Show Highlights:Highlight (03:17) - Courtney shares her incredible journey from attorney to professor to author to business coach. She touches on how she helped get a judge elected, and her incredible work to support the D.A.M.M community and help end mass incarceration. Highlight (17:29)) - We chat about the importance of creating a level playing field. In both bus...2024-02-2755 minThe NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 10 - POTS Recovery Case - Meet AllyDr. Teames sits down with guest and patient Ally, and she shares her story with POTS, Dysautonomia and returning closer to a normal life after working with Desert Brain and Spine2024-02-2629 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & CO5th Year Anniversary of Teames & Co.In this week’s episode, Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & CO is celebrating the 5th anniversary of TEAMES & CO. She takes a bit of a walk down memory lane and shares a few exciting thank you offers for the audience. Today is a bit of a celebration for us at TEAMES & CO, so we are refreshing everybody on how it all got started and how we help clients grow.Show Highlights:Highlight (02:12) - Tracy thanks the TEAMES & CO audience and announces some special surprises coming your way! Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for updates throughout the...2024-02-2018 minThe NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 9 - Chronic Pain - Brain or Spine? Let's find outDr. Teames discusses his approach to chronic pain and the brain.2024-02-1904 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Ceria Woodrit, Founder of Soul LiberationIn this week’s episode, Tracy interview’s Ceria Woodrit, Founder of Soul LIberation. We are continuing our conversations about coaching, with our lively discussion with Ceria about how she helps empower women entrepreneurs to thrive in their divine essence. With a deep-rooted foundation in Reiki practices, Ceria not only harnesses the universal life force energy for healing but she also employs a holistic approach that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. In our month of coachingCeria's commitment to her clients' well-being goes beyond the surface, delving into the core of their being to facili...2024-02-1330 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Athena Cauley Yu, Founder of Meticulous InkIn this week’s episode, Tracy interviews Athena Cauley-Yu, Founder and aka the big boss lady of Meticulous Ink. Athena shares her journey of entrepreneurship and the opening of Meticulous Ink, luxury letterpress print company in Bath, UK. While bespoke printing keeps her and her team busy, Athena is on a mission to help other creatives found and scale their businesses. Show Highlights:Highlight (02:02) - Athena shares why she became an entrepreneur, her founding of Meticulous Ink and Tracy talks about why she does not dare visit the shop (i.e. fear of buying too many thing...2024-02-0626 minThe NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 7 - Dr. Steinhauser O.D. talking Optometry, Neurology, and SpineDr. Teames and Dr. Steinhauser discuss eyes, brain, and spine health- and her experience as a patient at Desert Brain and Spine2024-02-0539 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Melissa Wells, Founder of Got AgencyIn this week’s episode, Tracy interviews Melissa Wells, the founder and CEO, of Got Agency where she specializes in supporting high-performing women navigating significant transitions from military service or from exhausting professional fields. She and Tracy discuss those big life transition moments, the importance of coaching, and much much more. Show Highlights:Highlight (03:09) - Melissa talks about how to make complex things simple Highlight (09:47 ) - Melissa and Tracy talk about big transitions, and Melissa dives into transitioning to civilian life from the Military. Highlight (16:01) - We touch on the importance of setting a vision. This could...2024-01-3126 minThe NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 6 - Dr. Teames talks a little deeper into DysautonomiaDr. Teames dives it in and speaks a little more to dysautonomia, just some short and sweet information to enhance your learning!2024-01-2903 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Carmen Schmidt, Small Business Mogul, A Yarn StoryIn this week’s episode, Tracy interviews Carmen Schmidt, a small business mogul and owner of A Yarn Story, Walcot Yarns, and Events Unwound. Carmen and Tracy have a fun conversation about business coaching, building your team, connecting with you customers, and Carmen’s journey as an entrepreneur. So if you are a budding entrepreneur or a small business mogul in the making, be sure to tune in to pick up a few insights and have a few laughs. Show Highlights:Highlight (03:09) - Carmen shares here journey to entrepreneurshipHighlight (07:26) - Tracy and Carmen talk about business coach...2024-01-2333 min
The NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 5 - Success Story - How parents manage their own health with special needs childrenDr. Teames talks with his patients, who are parents of a beautiful kiddo with special needs. While rewarding, special needs often comes with an increase workload, and 24/7 care. These amazing parents share their own story and that of their child's rehabilitation. This one is a tear jerker, so prepare the kleenex. 2024-01-2237 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COIntroduction to Season 4!We are back for Season 4! Join us for our official Intro to Season 4. This season we are picking up where we left off, and have a ton of great content. As always we will dive into the TEAMES & CO PIllars of Growth: Defining & Delighting your Customers, Setting and Achieving an Ambitious Strategy, and Building Effective and Empowered Teams. We will have leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs from around the world joining us to answer tough questions, share insightful conversations, and most importantly have some fun sharing our entrepreneurial journeys! Tune in EVERY TUESDAY and follow us on...2024-01-1604 min
The NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 3 - Patient Success Story - Meet Erin - Car Accident and Post Concussion SyndromeDr. Teames interviews one of his patients and she tells her success story of post concussion syndrome. Concussions often occur and are mistaken for whiplast in car accidents. Every patient must be evaluated neurologically in addition to their spine including MRI's to evaluate soft tissue damage such as herniated discs and the like. Listen in to hear Erin's story of her recovery, and what she's up to now.2024-01-1522 min
The NeuroReset PodcastEpisode 1 - Introduction to The NeuroReset Podcast- Brain-Body-BiochemistryDr. Teames dives into WHY he created this podcast, the types of patients he works with, stories from ACTUAL patients, as well as interviewing vendors and hosting some of the most technologically advanced medical equipment available to the world of chiropractic and functional neurology rehab.2024-01-1522 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Tim Cakir, Growth ConsultantIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Tim Cakir, a growth consultant and co-lead at Juno Talent. Show Highlights:Tim introduces himself and his story working from door to door sales to marketing and tech, to becoming a “growth hacker”, to becoming a “growth consultant” focused on helping organizations grow sustainably (01:25)The team talks about the benefits and challenges of working in a global workforce (7:01) Tim discusses the sweet spot of where he typically works with from a company maturity perspective, between a Series A and a Series B (10:00) Tim shares his perspective on how organizat...2022-03-3136 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Tom Finn, Co-Founder & CEO, LeggUPIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Tom Finn, the co-founder and CEO of Leggup. Show Highlights:Tom introduces himself and how he started Leggup, a brand new coaching platform that leverages cutting edge psychology and technology to help leaders improve both their productivity and their well-being (1:07)Tom shares his feedback for first time leaders in several ways: 1) by “inverting the triangle” through servant leadership, 2) by creating psychological safety at work, and by 3) assuming good intent (9:00)The team discusses how to support the team by understanding and supporting employees goals… even to the point where tha...2022-03-2439 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Brandon Miller, CEO, 34 StrongIn this week’s episode, Mike interviews Brandon Miller, the CEO of 34 Strong, a consultancy that’s focused on building great places to work. Show Highlights:Brandon shares his story, which started with a long line of challenging work places, and his discovery of the “Strengths” framework! (02:20)Mike and Brandon dialogue on the strengths framework (8:20) Brandon talks about the power of the 1:1 conversation between manager and employee in developing relationships that enable stronger management (27:45)Brandon shares his personal strengths as a case study in the Strengths method (35:45)Brandon speaks to the process through which 34 Strong works with organ...2022-03-1752 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Alexander Embiricos, CoFounder & CEO, RemotionIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Alexander Embiricos, the CEO of software company Remotion the Virtual Office for Hybrid Teams. Show Highlights:Alex introduces himself and shares his multifaceted background that ultimately led him first to American, and then into software, and then from Silicon Valley to the East Coast of the United States… ultimately leading to the development of Remotion (02:00)Mike and Alex discuss the flexibility and the strong sense of identity that have shaped his professional and personal background - ultimately enabling him to relate more closely to others, but leading to ch...2022-03-1047 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Dr. Paul White, President & Founder, Appreciation at WorkIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Dr. Paul White, the leader of appreciationatwork.com, a globally recognized organization that leverages the 5 Love Languages framework to help teams better demonstrate appreciation and improve company morale in the workplace. Show Highlights:Dr. Paul introduces himself and his book on “appreciation at work”. (2:30)Mike and Dr. Paul discuss what the “5 Languages of Appreciation” are within the workplace, and how they related to the better known “5 Love Languages” (9:20)Dr. Paul shares where listeners can find access to his books, and tools to help equip teams to improve in their commun...2022-03-0337 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Tim Collings, Founder/CEO 4iLeadershipIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Tim Collings, the founder and CEO of 4iGroup - a leadership development company that helps leaders who seek to create a better world by developing exceptional people to create extraordinary organizations. Show Highlights:Tim shares his story and what led him to start 4iLeadership (02:30)The group discusses the way to use mission statement and purpose strategically in their organizations (09:15) Tim explains his infamous “Spider Web Analogy” (15:10) Tracy and Tim discuss the challenges faced by new leaders, advice / wisdom that new leaders should follow, and some common watch outs for...2022-02-2442 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Jimmy St. Louis, CEO, Franchise123In this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Jimmy St. Louis, the current CEO of Franchise123, and a former NFL player, olympian, and crossfit games contestant. Show Highlights:Jimmy shares his background ranging from athletics as a Tight End for the Tennessee Titans, as a Crossfit games contestant, and an Olympic rower, and then eventually transitioning into his roles as a culture-building professional leader. Jimmy also shares his perspective that he hasn’t wanted to let sports define him (2:45)Jimmy shares how he came across the idea of creating more access to franchising opportunities while worki...2022-02-1741 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Dr. Paul White, President & Founder, Appreciation at WorkIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview https://www.drpaulwhite.com/ (Dr. Paul White), the leader of https://www.appreciationatwork.com/ (appreciationatwork.com), a globally recognized organization that leverages the 5 Love Languages framework to help teams better demonstrate appreciation and improve company morale in the workplace.
Show Highlights:
Dr. Paul introduces himself and his book on “appreciation at work”. (2:30)
Mike and Dr. Paul discuss what the “5 Languages of Appreciation” are within the workplace, and how they related to the better known “5 Love Languages” (9:20)
Dr. Paul shares where listeners can find access to his books, and tools to help equip tea...2022-02-1438 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Paul Glover, Founder, Paul Glover CoachingIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Paul Glover, the “No B.S. Work Development & Resilience Coach”. Show Highlights:Paul introduces himself and his “No BS coaching philosophy” (02:00)Paul describes the “Three Tenants” that he asks each of his clients to adopt: 1) Attraction - AKA Positive Energy, 2) Attention, 3) Appreciation (10:47)Paul talks about the importance of having a “fool” in your life - somebody who has psychological safety to provide real feedback without fear of punishment (22:00)Tracy and Paul discuss the creation of shared goals and clear direction (24:45) Paul shares about the book that he wrote called “WorkQu...2022-02-1436 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with John Samuel, Co-Founder and CEO of AblrIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview John Samuel the Cofounder and CEO of ABLR360. Show Highlights:John introduces ABLR360, their mission to remove the barriers that have hindered people with disabilities. They do this by eliminating the digital divide, by changing mindsets about people with disabilities, and creating pathways for employment. John also shares more about his own story. (2:15)Tracy and John dig deeper into what’s meant by “the digital divide”, including a case study from his own experience in accessing the incredible talent that exists within the blind community (4:30)Tracy and John disc...2022-01-2744 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Charles Ross, President & CEO, InBIAIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Charles Ross, the President and CEO of InBIA - a global leader in the world of Entrepreneurial Support. Show Highlights:Charles introduces himself and the InBIA organization and the group discusses the recent partnership that TEAMES & CO had to partner with InBIA in a recent strategic plan. (01:50)Charles discusses the challenges of, and benefits of, having such a broad and diverse organization with a broad member base. (9:10) Tracy and Charles dialogue about the conferences, and the outcomes and practices that InBIA fosters at their conferences. (14:30)Mike and Char...2022-01-2043 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Joanne Louis-Paul, President at Strat + Ops Consulting Inc.In this week’s episode, Mike interviews Joanne Louis-Paul, the president at Strat + Ops Consulting Inc., and the Founder of Hudson Valley United Freelancers and Entrepreneurs. Show Highlights:Mike introduces the guest of the day, Joanne Louis-Paul and learns about Joanne and her work. Joanne dives into her decision to jump into entrepreneurship based off of her experiences during the pandemic (01:55)Joanne discusses her approach to group dynamics, team building, relationship development, and the best way to leverage the various personalities on a team to the fullest effect for the full team (9:25)Mike and Joanne chat on...2022-01-1338 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Brett Brenton, Sr. Director and Fay Horwitt, CEO of Forward CitiesIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Fay Horwitt and Brett Brenton with Forward Cities. Show Highlights:Brett and Fay share the heart behind Forward Cities to address the inequities in our society, specifically within the context of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Support, and how Forward Cities creates “equity for every entrepreneur” (02:15)Tracy asks the group about how Forward Cities helps communities progress towards a common goal and vision, in spite of the competing priorities and self-interests of individual groups and organizations. Forward Cities calls this “Sense-Making” (10:00)The group discusses how Forward Cities determines it’s time to ste...2022-01-0655 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COLooking AheadIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike invite Clair (who is usually behind the scenes of the Building Teams podcast) to review their goals for 2022. Show Highlights:Clair shares his goals for 2022 including: his goals for Nodderly in 2022, his personal goal to improve in consistency in meditation, and a fun goal to progress in a new game called Surviving Mars (03:30)Tracy shares her vision for TEAMES Global, her culinary vision for learning new recipes in 2022(hint, hint… Tracy will be getting her baking on and learning to bake pies!), and Weezy’s (Tracy’s dog) goal to h...2021-12-0916 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COYear In ReviewIn this week’s episode, Show Highlights:Mike and Tracy encourage listeners to do a “retrospective” on the year in review (2:30)Takeaway #1, Tracy and Mike discuss the Importance Of Engaging Your Stakeholders (4:50)Takeaway #2, Tracy and Mike discuss Decision Making (11:15)Takeaway #3, Tracy and Mike discuss The Importance of Having A Steadfast Vision (17:20)Takeaway #4, Tracy and Mike discuss How To Be Flexible In The Pursuit Of That Vision (21:00)Takeaway #5, Tracy and Mike discuss Teams Are Still The Most Important Part Of An Organization (31:25)Related Links:Do you want to learn more about TEAMES & CO? Check us out h...2021-12-0244 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Clair MorganIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Clair Morgan, the founder of Nodderly, the amazing video and audio editing company used by TEAMES & CO for this very podcast! Show Highlights:Tracy introduces Clair to the podcast, including how WE work with Nodderly to produce this very podcast. (01:50)Clair shares more detail about how he decided to “Take the plunge” into Nodderly and how his first year has gone. (5:00) The group discusses the process that Clair follows in a team formation process, especially the establishment of helpful team norms that allow for strong team performance.(10:40)Clair sh...2021-11-1829 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Mike VaggalisIn this week’s episode, we flipped the script and interviewed our usual host, Mike about his business Keepsake Tales. Mike shares about the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, the importance of customer discovery, a great team, and his vision to help every child understand that they are one of a kind and intrinsically valuable by seeing themselves represented as the protagonists of their very own Keepsake Tale. Show Highlights:Mike gives an overview of how Keepsake Tales came to be, what they do, and how they do it. He shares that through personalized chi...2021-11-1134 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Kaleb Hupp - REBOOTShow Highlights In this week’s episode, Mike interviews Kaleb Hupp, a former infantry officer in the army, and currently an owner and partner at Rally Point Wealth Management. Mike and Kaleb talk about Kaleb’s experiences in the army and how his lessons in leadership, organizational effectiveness, and strategy have translated to his career as a management consultant, and now as an entrepreneur. HighlightsKaleb discusses his decision to join the army and the beginning of his career. (5:30)Mike and Kaleb talk through the job of an infantry officer, his mission (7:40) Mike and Kaleb d...2021-11-0441 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Tracie Sponenberg - REBOOTIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer of the Granite Group. A great conversation on how leaders can build communications, support their teams and ultimately put people first. Show Highlights:Tracie S shares more about the Granite Group and her role as the Chief People Officer, including the most pressing challenges coming out of COVID, and her role in creating a psychologically safe environment for the team at the Granite Group. (00:53)Tracie S addresses how she and the team balanced business goals, while also working to create a physically and...2021-10-2847 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Michelle Tracz - REBOOTIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Michelle Tracz, CPA, CFE,PLLC. Michelle is the founder and owner of Michelle Tracz CPA firm, and an active leader in the North Carolina business community. We spoke to her about how she and her team help organizations build a strong foundation, adapt to changing conditions and how she integrates into their teams to support their growth.Show Highlights:Michelle introduces herself, her CPA firm, and when a CPA could be the right consultative partner for your company. (2:14)Michelle shares her perspective on how she’s able to i...2021-10-2148 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Jon Jones - REBOOTIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Jon Jones, the CEO of Anthroware. Anthroware is a team of brilliant strategists, developers, designers, and engineers who build software for humans. Their mission is to untangle the complexity in routine workflows by creating digital tools that automate, streamline, and simplify processes. Show Highlights:Jon discusses the evolution of Anthroware and how they have expanded their client services (2:30) Jon shares how Anthroware segments their customers based on their problem types, active vs. passive; latent vs. one with a defined solution. The group discusses how leaders can best match...2021-10-141h 10Building Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Anne Jones - REBOOTIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Anne Jones, the CO-Founder of District C. We speak to the importance of building strong teams, and how those team skills can be developed over time.Show Highlights:Anne shares the inspiration behind District C, and what the organization does. The group discusses the value of group project work, and how District C has developed a framework that unlocks the strengths of a diverse team. (0:58)Anne explores the District C framework, and shares the real stories and reactions of students who have been through the program, and the...2021-10-0744 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA conversation with Catherine Hayes - REBOOTIn this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Hayes, DMD, SM, DMSc, CPCC, PCC. Catherine is the Author of “Everything Is Going to Be Okay!: From the Projects to Harvard to Freedom”. In addition to being an acclaimed author, Catherine is an Enneagram expert, and shared her insights on how the enneagram can help team members build self awareness and foster better communication across their teams. Show Highlights What is the enneagram? (2:16)Catherine shares how the Enneagram can help individuals build self awareness (8:07)Learn how the Enneagram can help teams build better pr...2021-09-3038 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Geraud Staton - REBOOTIn this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Geraud Staton, Executive Director of Helius. Geraud shares how Helius provides training and coaching for small businesses and necessity-driven entrepreneurs. They work closely with small business owners to help them earn and pay a fair living wage.The program starts with a 10-week business training program that ends with participants having a business plan and a working, 1-year strategic plan. Then, Helius students move on to a full one-year coaching program where they meet monthly with in-house coaches as well as a bevy of subject matter experts fr...2021-09-2345 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Brett Hampson - REBOOTIn this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brett Hampson, a Finance leader at a Fortune 100 company. Brett is an experienced Finance leader, with extensive knowledge about leading teams and executing on results. Brett and Tracy speak about how to set expectations with your team, support them through change like working from home, and how he is changing the way he plans with his team to be more agile to future change. Show Highlights What are the attributes that successful and empowered teams share? (4:15)Managing Expectations in the Real World (10:38)How to inter...2021-09-1642 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn interview with Krista Covey, FFVCIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Krista Covey, the President of First Flight Venture Center. We have an exciting episode exploring the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the joys and excitement of the start-up world, and how Krista and her team work together to deliver exceptional support to high-science start ups. Show Highlights:Krista shares her background and gives an overview of First Flight Venture Center (01:52)The group discusses the amazing environment and community of the First Flight Venture Center entrepreneurial ecosystem (10:30)Krista shares her perspective of maximizing the resources of her team to benefit the Firs...2021-09-0946 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Dino Skerlos, Sustainable Sales SolutionsIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Dino Skerlos, the Outsourced Vice President of Sales at Sales Xceleration. We dive into many important topics from setting sales goals, how sales and marketing can work better together, and how you can foster friendly competition and most importantly collaboration within your teams.Show Highlights:Dino introduces himself and shares about his background as a fractional sales leader with client organizations, including the success of his his previous ventures resulting in 4 company exits due to growth that Dino and his teams have driven: (0:58)The group discusses the te...2021-09-0243 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Anne JonesIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Anne Jones, the CO-Founder of District C. We speak to the importance of building strong teams, and how those team skills can be developed over time.Show Highlights:Anne shares the inspiration behind District C, and what the organization does. The group discusses the value of group project work, and how District C has developed a framework that unlocks the strengths of a diverse team. (0:58)Anne explores the District C framework, and shares the real stories and reactions of students who have been through the program, and the...2021-08-2642 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COAn Interview with Mary Beth and Megan - Humane Society of York CountyIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Mary Beth Knapp, Board of Directors President, and Megan Price, Rescue Manager at the Humane Society of York County located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This episode is part of our non-profit spotlight, where we explore how leaders suppor their teams, and allow our audience to share their ideas and insights via our social media at #askteames. Show Highlights:Introduction to Mary Beth, Meghan and “Avril Lavigne” with the Humane Society of York County. The group shares the mission and an overview of the team operations (1:03)Mary Beth and...2021-08-1930 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with David HarkinsIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview David Harkins who is a strategic change consultant and a professor of entrepreneurship.Show Highlights:David shares the process that he follows as a coach for entrepreneurs and businesses from current state assessments to implementing a culture change process: 1:58Tracy and David discuss making decisions without all the information that they would like to have, and in a changing environment: 11:15Mike and David talk about customer discovery and the similarities and differences between customer research in large vs. small organizations: 14:10David addresses a question on how he co...2021-08-1243 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Tracie SponenbergIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer of the Granite Group. A great conversation on how leaders can build communications, support their teams and ultimately put people first. Show Highlights:Tracie S shares more about the Granite Group and her role as the Chief People Officer, including the most pressing challenges coming out of COVID, and her role in creating a psychologically safe environment for the team at the Granite Group. (00:53)Tracie S addresses how she and the team balanced business goals, while also working to create a physically and...2021-08-0545 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Michelle TraczIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Michelle Tracz, CPA, CFE,PLLC. Michelle is the founder and owner of Michelle Tracz CPA firm, and an active leader in the North Carolina Business community. We spoke to her about how she and her team help organizations build a strong foundation, adapt to changing conditions and how she integrates into their teams to support their growth.Show Highlights:Michelle introduces herself, her CPA firm, and when a CPA could be the right consultative partner for your company. (2:14)Michelle shares her perspective on how she’s able to i...2021-07-2945 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Jon JonesIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Jon Jones, the president and CEO of Anthroware. Anthroware’s mission is to untangle the complexity in routine workflows by creating digital tools that automate, streamline, and simplify processes. Anthroware believes that software doesn’t have to be hard to use, and business doesn’t have to be complex; your team can stop worrying about busy work and get back to what they love to do. Show Highlights:Jon discusses the evolution of Anthroware from an execution-based tech shop into a comprehensive product studio, go-to-market, and strategic consultant...2021-07-221h 07Building Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with J. Scott RutterIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike interview Scott Rutter, a trusted advisor and community influencer on how he has built a strong network and works to support his community and teams. Show Highlights:Scott shares his perspective on building authentic, human centered, relationships. (2:05)Mike and Scott discuss the difference between transactional relationship building (networking) and more authentic relationships (4:15)Tracy and Scott discuss the customer discovery approach that transcends industries. (5:30)Scott shares his role as a builder of informal relationships within his network. (9:25) Scott shares his approach to balancing confidence and humility as a leader. (15:30)Tracy...2021-07-1526 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Chris GorgesIn this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Chris Gorges, Founder and CEO of Thompson and Prince, a Branding and Creative Agency. We cover a variety of topics, but focus on how Chris has built an incredible network, how this “extended team” helps him better serve his customers, and how he approaches providing an exceptional customer experience. As a brand builder, Chris has a unique perspective of the customer experience, and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Show Highlights How does Chris build meaningful releationshisp through networking, and how this helps him provide even bett...2021-07-0124 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & CORE-Bridging the Gap - Leadership Training OpportunitiesThis week we are revisiting best practices in leadership training. As we prepare for the TEAMES Global launch this week (June 29th), we have been receiving many inquiries about leadership training and how to best train leaders at each stage in their career. We hope you enjoy this re-play. Sign up for updates from TEAMES Global and all of our courses as they launch! And all students can request access to our private LiinkedIn Group - TEAMES Global and join the conversation with other leaders on empowering teams as they achieve ambitious strategies and deliver exceptional customer experiences. 2021-06-2425 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Kaleb HuppShow Highlights In this week’s episode, Mike interviews Kaleb Hupp, a former infantry officer in the army, and currently an owner and partner at Rally Point Wealth Management. Mike and Kaleb talk about Kaleb’s experiences in the army and how his lessons in leadership, organizational effectiveness, and strategy have translated to his career as a management consultant, and now as an entrepreneur. HighlightsKaleb discusses his decision to join the army and the beginning of his career. (5:30)Mike and Kaleb talk through the job of an infantry officer, his mission (7:40) Mike and Kaleb d...2021-06-1739 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COTeames GlobalShow Highlights In this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike speak about the launch of TEAMES Global. This is a great episode where the TEAMES & Co team highlights how they practice what they preach – listening to customers and developing products based on customer demand. They walk through the intent behind their TEAMES Global launch and the products that they’re creating. Are you ready to become a better leader? Tune in to learn more about the new TEAMES Global offering. HighlightsWhat was the inspiration behind TEAMES Global, and what is the core offe...2021-06-1012 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COStrategic PlanningShow Highlights In this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike speak about Strategic Planning. This is a great episode that builds off of our previous discussion on Current State Analysis. As organizations are in new phases of planning, we highlight some tips and insights that we have learned from leading a variety of strategic planning processes. Are you ready to kick off your strategic plan? Tune in to learn a few of our best practices. HighlightsOnce you have your current state analysis, Mike shares how you can kick off a strategic plan (5:50)Mike and...2021-06-0329 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Clyde BrownIn this week’s episode, Tracy Eames and Mike Vaggalis interview Clyde Brown, Vice President of Program Management at RTriad Enterprises, LLC. Clyde shares with Mike and Tracy more about RTriad’s work to build the field of cyber security while also supporting people as they look to join the growing field.Through their KnowWon community and apprenticeship program, they are leading the way in expanding cyber security and delivering solutions for clients. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how you can train your teams, build better customer relationships, and continue developing throughout your career...2021-05-2740 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COCurrent State AnalysisIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike discuss how leaders can use a current state analysis Show Highlights Related LinksLearn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-designFollow TEAMES & CO on Facebook LinkedIn, Twitter (@teamesandco)and Instagram (@teamesandco)Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on YouTube.Related Episodes: Learn how Leading Virtual Teams can help your teams achieve greater results. Vi...2021-05-2026 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COBridging The Gap: Hybrid WorkIn this week’s episode, Tracy and Mike discuss how leaders can best support their teams as they navigate hybrid work or continue working from home. We discuss how to build feedback loops and help teams transition into a new phase of our work processes. For your team this may be coming back to the office, continuing to work from home, or a hybrid work model. Show Highlights Why a “Team Assimilation” exercise can help teams build stronger team communication (2:56)What are the steps of a Team Assimilation (5:25)Mike underscores key areas of focus to help team pro...2021-05-1318 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversaton with Catherine HayesIn this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Hayes, DMD, SM, DMSc, CPCC, PCC. Catherine is the Author of “Everything Is Going to Be Okay!: From the Projects to Harvard to Freedom”. In addition to being an acclaimed author, Catherine is an Enneagram expert, and shared her insights on how the enneagram can help team members build self awareness and foster better communication across their teams. Show Highlights What is the enneagram? (2:16)Catherine shares how the Enneagram can help individuals build self awareness (8:07)Learn how the Enneagram can help team...2021-05-0735 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COLIVE - Bridging The Gap - OnboardingIn this week’s episode, Mike and Tracy speak about Bridging the Gap in OnBoarding. As leaders, we invest an incredible amount of time in hiring just the right people, but often skip the most important step: On-Boarding.Whether welcoming a new member of the team to your company, or a new team member from within your organization, a well planned onboarding process makes an employee feel valued, welcome, and most importantly equips them to succeed in their role from day 1. Show Highlights Tracy & Mike dive into onboarding, what it is, what is included, and...2021-05-0641 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Geraud StatonIn this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Geraud Staton, Executive Director of Helius. Geraud shares how Helius provides training and coaching for small businesses and necessity-driven entrepreneurs. They work closely with small business owners to help them earn and pay a fair living wage.The program starts with a 10-week business training program that ends with participants having a business plan and a working, 1-year strategic plan. Then, Helius students move on to a full one-year coaching program where they meet monthly with in-house coaches as well as a bevy of subject matter experts fr...2021-05-0643 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COLIVE - Bridging The Gap - TrainingIn this week’s episode, Mike and Tracy speak about Gaps in Leadership Training. We have exciting news that we will share, and will answer our listener questions. Show Highlights Tracy & Mike share exciting news on the launch of a new TEAMES & CO tool, TEAMES Global, an online learning platform aimed at helping every team member build skills, develop stronger teams, and accelerate growth through on-demand learning. Been less than impressed with corporate trainings in the past. TEAMES Global offers approachable content in courses broken down into chapters, so you can learn when it is convenient. Take...2021-05-0524 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Jeff KaplanIn this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Kaplan Director at Venture Asheville and Co-Founder and CEO of Just Kibbitz. We speak about start-ups, growing your team, and how learning about your customer is your best investment. Show Highlights What is Venture Asheville and how does it support the start-up community (1:59)Celebrating entrepreneurship and the impact of Startups in the community with the Venture 15 (6:33)Why a co-founder is so helpful for a start-up venture (12:05)Importance of a team and how they can help you deliver exponential growth (16:12)A case...2021-05-0336 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COLeah Craig FieserIn this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Leah Craig Fieser, Executive Director at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day we are interviewing Leah Craig Fieser, the Executive Director of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, NC. We invited Leah to speak with us about her team as one of our goals is to bring awareness to adopting senior pets, and chose Brother Wolf, as I adopted my senior pup, Weezie from their rescue in 2019. Weezie was a bit older than 10 years old...2021-04-2957 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COOrganizational DesignIt is a Throwback Thursday!! Today we release an archive from our podcast file! Recently you have heard some of our new podcasts with guest experts, but today’s episode is a throwback from a discussion on organizational design that Luis and Tracy had at the end of last year. We thought it would be fun to take a trip back to the archives and share this short episode on organizational design. Show Highlights Tracy jumps into a quick overview of organizational design and how we think about it at TEAMES & CO (1:23)Once you have your stra...2021-04-2208 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Brett HampsonIn this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brett Hampson, a Finance leader at a Fortune 100 company. Brett is an experienced Finance leader, with extensive knowledge about leading teams and executing on results. Brett and Tracy speak about how to set expectations with your team, support them through change like working from home, and how he is changing the way he plans with his team to be more agile to future change. Show Highlights What are the attributes that successful and empowered teams share? (4:15)Managing Expectations in the Real World (10:38)How to inter...2021-04-1539 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Nicole BelisleIn this week’s episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Belisle, Co-Founder & Lead Facilitator, of Collective Channel. Nicole and Tracy speak about the Service Leadership Mentality, building authenticity, and the role of a leader. It is a great episode for all those listeners looking to build better communication and collaboration, while driving results!Show Highlights How to build a Communication Cadence - examples of the Techstars model with conscious leadership practices added ( 17:59)What is an OKR? How to develop them to drive success? (21:16)What is Smarketing? (25:22)Unlock information flow, other approaches in addition to...2021-04-0837 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Troy Johnson, CEO of YM4CThis week Tracy Eames, Founder of TEAMES & CO, sits down with Troy Johnson, CEO of YM4C, a non-profit enrichment program that is committed to building strong, trusting relationships, positive attitudes, and life skills in youth through practical teachings and social entrepreneurship. YM4C is a community centric organization that partners with local businesses, public schools, community centers, churches, and law enforcement. They believe that a good role model and a positive environment bring out the best in young people. Mentoring works best when it’s long-term, centered in community, and built around fun activities. A positive att...2021-04-0131 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COA Conversation with Susanna L HarrisWe are thrilled to be kicking off Season 2 of the podcast with our guest Susana L Harris, from PhD Balance. Susanna shares the mission of PhD Balance, a community creating space for academics to learn from shared experiences. They want graduate students to be able to openly discuss and get help for difficult situations, from navigating academia to dealing with mental health struggles. We also have the great pleasure of diving into topics around leading virtual teams, and how she and the PhD Balance team manage remote work across timezones. Show Highlights Learn more about how PhD...2021-03-2541 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COSeason 2 KickoffWelcome back to Building Teams with TEAMES & CO podcast. TEAMES & CO is rooted in the idea that effective teams deliver memorable customer experiences and exceptional business results.Our goal on this podcast is to help you bring together your team, strategy and customer experience to accelerate the growth of your business. Today are sharing an exciting announcement as we prepare to kick off season 2.2021-03-1203 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COCollaborating Across FunctionsAs your organization grows, it is vital that you build communication across your teams. This will help you foster growth, acceleration, and innovation. Tracy and Luis discuss how leaders can collaborate with other leaders from different functions and how to navigate potential points of tension. By identifying and removing friction points, leaders can improve cross-functional collaboration and enable their teams to achieve shared goals. Show Highlights Examples of how leaders can work cross-functionally to achieve shared organizational goals. (3:00)How guidelines and guardrails can help you navigate friction points while also va...2020-12-1118 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & COIndividual Development PlansIn this week's episode, Tracy and Luis discuss what an Individual Development Plan is and how teams can implement them for growth. At TEAMES & CO, we believe that IDPs are a vital part of the goal-setting process. While your goals outline what day-to-day success looks like, an IDP sets you and your team members up for future success. It helps you outline how you can develop skills for the future, and enables your team to build agility. Show Highlights Building a communication cadence to support successful IDP achievement (2:03)How IDPs can...2020-12-0418 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COInvesting in TeamsOn this week's episode, Tracy and Luis discuss how leaders can invest in their teams and empower them to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We highlight a few key areas to invest in:+ Shared Purpose+ Clear Goals+ Celebrating Together+ Resources & ToolsShow Highlights How creating clear goals not only helps you achieve team alignment but helps build a feedback loop between you and your team. (3:21)Why celebrating your success is not only fun but vital to your team’s ongoing improvement and suc...2020-11-2614 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COHow to Foster Culture and Accelerate Growth with CommunicationIn this week's episode, Tracy and Luis discuss how leaders can use communication to both foster culture and accelerate growth! While many believe that these are separate focus areas, at TEAMES & CO we help organizations execute strategies that reinforce them both creating an amplification of your success. We use a framework we like Show Highlights We share our approach with the “Who What Where Why When and How of communications” (2:58)How a strong communication cadence builds team culture, empowers your teams, and accelerates your growth(13:58)Examples of Communications and how you can integrate these to create a solid...2020-11-2018 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COCustomer Communication Through ChangeWhen we're facing change, one of the key stakeholder groups that we want to be in constant communication with is our customers. In this episode, we address why and how you can stay in touch with your customers and navigate the change together. We have used the example of changes in business operations during COVID-19, but these tools can be used to help customers navigate other changes your business may face as you grow and potentially need to update your procedures or product offering. Listen to learn how you can help your customers successfully navigate any changes with you...2020-11-1211 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COLeading Virtual TeamsWe have all been adjusting to a new reality for our teams, and part of this has been learning to work in new ways. This may mean that you and your team are now working virtually or some of your team may be working from the office and others may be virtual. The concepts shared not only highlight how to support virtual teams now but on-going as you work across locations. Additionally, woven through the discussion are insights on how you can manage this change of shifting to working virtually, as well as managing future change processes that you...2020-11-0516 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & CONavigating Unprecedented Change with Agile TeamsIn today’s episode the TEAMES & CO team, dive into how companies that are in the middle of large-scale change, and perhaps know that more changes are on the way, can go about responding now, and also preparing their short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans.Show Highlights How does change affect my team, and how can I help support my team through change? (2:32)How does change affect my customers, and how can our team ease the transition of change for your customers, building an exceptional experience for them despite the change. (5:49)How is this change affecting my stra...2020-10-3113 minBuilding Teams with TEAMES & CO7 Ways to Learn from Our First YearIn this episode, Tracy and Luis discuss lessons for launching a business. The conversation is based on a recent article written by Tracy Eames "Launching a Business? 7 Ways to Learn from Our First Year". Here is the link to the full article: https://medium.com/@tracy.eames/launching-a-business-7-ways-to-learn-from-our-first-year-406065634067Show Highlights Empowering your teams and investing in the number one asset of your business (3: 57)Don't stop at knowing your customer, put them at the center of your company ( 7:24)Why mentors can help founders add a valuable perspective to their work and help them continue t...2020-10-1520 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COTeam AssimilationIn this episode, Tracy shares how Team Assimilation exercises are not only a great tool for new leaders to use to get to know their teams, but a tool that can be used by teams at all stages to manage change, build alignment and foster team agility.Show Highlights: What is a team assimilation (1:06)How do you prepare and lead team assimilation (2:02)Examples of results that can be gained from team assimilations (6:03)Want to learn more about preparing your team for growth and building team agility https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design 2020-10-0809 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & CORefocusing Around The CustomerIn this episode, we discuss how organizations can refocus around their customers. Our companies are all based around our customers, right? We started our business to fill a need, and deliver value to our customer base. We don't exist without our customers, so it's imperative to make sure that we understand who they are, and what they consider valuable. Highlights include:Defining your customer and understanding what they consider valuable (1:41:)How you can define a customer research plan using a recent research plan from our work as an example (4:08)Overview of what is a cu...2020-10-0119 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COThe Fallacy of OversimplifyingIn this episode, Tracy and Luis speak to the leadership fallacy of oversimplification. As leaders, we're often busy, and this often translates into sitting in meetings all day while we are still trying to achieve results and develop our teams. Unfortunately, this means that vital initiatives like employee engagement, team building, and succession planning can get boiled down and oversimplified, and mean we end up moving in the wrong direction versus helping empower our team. Highlights include :How Employee Engagement is more than a buzz word, and how you and your team can build authentic engagement vs...2020-09-2433 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COPhilosophy of TEAMES & COJoin us to learn how TEAMES & CO was founded and how we help organizations build empowered teams and grow their business. We kick off by sharing how we work side-by-side with you to optimize your business model, align your organizational structure, and define key metrics to assess impact – in other words, we make sure you have an exceptional team, working on the right priorities, with a clear strategy and roadmap for success. Our Founder and President, Tracy Eames walks us through:Examples of how organizations (2:20) can inadvertently create friction points for their...2020-09-1720 min
Building Teams with TEAMES & COIntroduction to the TEAM building podcastIn this episode, Luis Wilson, TEAMES & CO Product Manager, sits down with our founder and president, Tracy Eames. Together they introduce us to the TEAMES & CO podcast and what listeners can expect!Stay tuned to learn more about how you can accelerate your growth by empowering your teams and helping them achieve an ambitious strategy while delivering an exceptional customer experience. To learn more about TEAMES & CO, visit us at www.teamesandco.com.Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of Teames and Co. Mention of particular products or...2020-09-0703 min