Teaming with Possibility
Join Simon Dowling as he explores the wonderful world of teams. This show is perfect for those who seek to unleash the true power of teams in their organisation. In each episode, Simon shares insights from his own work as a leadership team coach, as well as chatting with guests about their own experiences of leading teams. Simon began his career as a commercial lawyer, but his real passion for teaming was born out of his experience as an improviser, having trained and performed for many years - including in the hit Australian TV show, "Thank God You’re Here". Simon is also the author of “Work with Me: How to get people to buy into your ideas” - a practical guide to influencing and leading without authority. www.simondowling.com.au
Episodes
17 episodes
17 | Is it okay to laugh at work?
What role does humour play in teams? Whether it’s laughter, play or simply seeing the lighter side of things, there’s plenty of research that points out the benefits of humour. But when can humour backfire, and how do you manage it?
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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22:00
16 | Conversational intelligence
In this episode, Simon takes a moment to reset his intentions around the podcast - and get back in the groove.We then dive into the idea of a team’s conversational intelligence. Because the way a group engages with each other a...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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35:08
15 | Tame the Meeting Beast!
Meetings. Some people seem to love them. Some people hate them.But not all meetings are made equal. And if there’s been one constant theme throughout 2023, it’s that teams aren’t doing meetings as well as the...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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27:02
14 | Finishing strong
Every team enters phases of finishing. Projects, tasks, quarters, years… How you finish matters. It not only leaves you with a sense of pride and achievement - it sets you up for a strong start to the next chapter. In this...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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16:56
13 | Boundaries
Teams can be noisy places. Distractions, meetings, corridor conversations - all of which can make it hard to get the important work done. So much so, it can sometimes be hard to get important work done. Contact Simon a...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:06
12 | What’s your team addicted to?
Your team’s culture - and performance - is shaped by the patterns of behaviour embedded within the team. These are habits, and often they’re a sign of what the team is truly “addicted” to - the things you value above all else. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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19:44
11 | Please stop hiring for “cultural fit”!
You often hear leaders talk about the importance of hiring for 'cultural fit'. But is that always such a good idea?? What if the REAL strength in teams actually comes from DIFFERENCE? In which case, is there a better way to think of the d...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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21:03
10 | Get your team out of the weeds!
Why do so many teams get caught in conversations that are ‘easy’, but not important. So often, opportunities to tackle big picture questions are wasted as people get stuck “in the weeds”.In this episode, Simon explores why this happens, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:12
09 | “How often should we meet?” is the wrong question
“How often should our team meet?”I get asked this question a lot, and I think it’s for a couple of reasons. First up, most teams are struggling in some way to get meetings right. Second, meetings have such an impact on a team’s culture a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:54
08 | At the heart of every great team: co-creation
“What do you think underpins every great team?”That’s a question someone asked me recently and, after a moment of reflection, two things came to mind: connection and co-creation.In this episode, I explore what ‘co-creation’ really...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:17
07 | When teamwork leaves no time for... my work!
There’s a clichéd and slightly irritating expression, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” But what about when teamwork become the stuff of nightmares?In this episode, Simon talks about the very real problem of over-collaboration...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:13
06 | It’s the vibe of the thing
Every great team is bound together by one thing: energy. Being part of a team will either energise you or deplete you of energy - which feeds straight into your work and your wellbeing. How energised is your team? How do...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:30
05 | Conjuring up a shared vision
As your team sets sail into a new year, a new quarter, a new initiative, a new phase… it’s so important to align around a shared picture of success. This is more than just ‘strategy’ - it’s about aligning a team’s energy and sense of purpose. &...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:11
04 | My 3 wishes for your team
In this episode, Simon reflects on some of the things he’s noticed in teams over the last year, and in the Christmas spirit makes 3 wishes for every team in 2023!A couple of comments from Simon about things he mentions in the episode:&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:40
03 | Making conflict your friend
To do great work, teams need to let their differences collide. Different ways of working, different experiences, difference opinions.... it's those differences that give teams depth and underpin their strength. But all those di...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:44
02 | The courage to team
Working in teams can be a risky business - certainly at an interpersonal level. High performing teams are great at challenging one another, giving and seeking feedback, and debating important topics. All of which takes a certain lev...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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27:35
01 | To team or not to team...
What do you get if you put a group of people together and call them a "team"? Unfortunately, the answer isn't necessarily "a team". Because the one thing every group needs is a clear and shared commitment to what teaming even means. In th...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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20:33