Welcome to this week's edition of Impactful Teamwork!

Join us as we talk to Brian Vogel, the founder of Sun Dog Coaching and co-founder of Sensible HR. With 25 years of HR experience, Brian shares his journey into coaching, elaborating on how he shifted his career to focus on leadership coaching and mental fitness.

Discover how his background as a swim coach has influenced his approach to HR and coaching, and gain valuable insights into developing coaching skills, the importance of one-on-ones, and affirming and adjusting team behaviours.

Brian also introduces tools like the Saboteur assessment and the Six Types of Working Genius to enhance team productivity and leadership effectiveness.

Learn how prioritising mental fitness can transform you into a better leader and improve your team's performance. Don't miss the chance to think about your 'WIN' – What's Important Now – and take actionable steps to achieve it! Watch now for practical strategies and invaluable perspectives that will elevate your leadership game.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:09 Brian Vogel's Background and Career Journey

02:08 Transition to Coaching and Founding Sundog Coaching

05:13 The Importance of Coaching in Leadership

07:53 Effective One-on-One Meetings

10:51 Delegation and Team Development

13:51 Understanding Working Genius and Avoiding Burnout

17:21 Mental Fitness and Positive Intelligence

29:44 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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In this episode of the Impactful Teamwork Podcast, host Julia Felton delves into the crucial topic of reinvention and its importance for businesses in 2026 and beyond.

Julia discusses the concept of reinvention as a mindset shift akin to moving from a fixed to a growth mindset. She provides insights on how reinvention can serve as a systemic approach to thriving in chaos, much like nature continually adapts.

Julia also introduces a practical framework—the four R's of reinvention: reflect, reimagine, recalibrate, and repeat. Highlighting significant statistics and offering practical tips, this podcast aims to equip you with the tools to make reinvention a core part of your business strategy.

Tune in to learn why reinvention is no longer just a buzzword but a critical aspect of corporate leadership.

00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork

00:46 Reinvention: The Key to Business Survival

01:48 Understanding the Reinvention Mindset

09:00 The Business Lifecycle and Reinvention

17:34 The Four Rs of Reinvention

21:10 The Importance of Reinvention in Leadership

23:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton welcomes Maria Brink, founder and president of Zynergy International. The discussion centres on the need for a shift from traditional, hyper-masculine leadership models to more balanced, inclusive, and ecologically mindful approaches.

Maria shares insights from her book, 'The Leadership We Need,' emphasising the importance of incorporating diverse voices, widening circles of connection, and balancing masculine and feminine leadership traits.

The conversation also explores the concept of 'poly crises' and what can be learned from indigenous and animal leadership structures. Both Julia and Maria highlight how AI and modern challenges necessitate a more empathetic, adaptive, and inclusive form of leadership moving forward.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:52 The Evolution of Leadership Culture

05:21 Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Leadership

05:45 The Three Pillars of Modern Leadership

08:03 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Traits

11:33 The Role of AI in Future Leadership

17:54 Unconscious Bias in Leadership

21:15 Addressing the Poly Crisis

21:40 The Impact of Monopolised Leadership

22:45 Understanding the Public Crisis

24:02 The Role of AI and Biotechnology

26:34 Leadership Lessons from Nature

30:38 Insights from Indigenous Populations

34:38 The Importance of Belonging and Connection

36:23 Conclusion and Book Information

Please connect with Maria on LinkedIn here

You can purchase Maria's book - Book The Leadership We Need at all good online book stores

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