The Team Engagement Podcast

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 their teams.

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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 keeps mome...

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—not just instruction.

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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 leaders can align their mission and va...

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 accountability.

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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 a personal story about atte...

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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 strengths drives engagement a...

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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 when people are empowered ...

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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 discusses using simple, video-based meth...

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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 development skills. Rebecca emp...

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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 effective delegation by identifying tasks ...

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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 communicating vision, mission, ...

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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 effective learning and problem-solving. 

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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 members love or benefit from. He highlight...

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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, stressing accountability and continuous gro...

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 leaders to communicate vision and value...

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 Adam O’Connor, the Chief Co...

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 leadership transitions and cultivating tra...

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 better understand them...