Episodios

  • Whale Wisdom: Collaboration Lessons from the Deep
    Jul 10 2025

    Discover 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.

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    39 m
  • Gaming for Teamwork: How D&D Shapes Collaboration
    Jun 19 2025

    Tom 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/

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    46 m
  • Teamwork in Ants: Decoding their Collective Success
    Apr 24 2025

    Today, 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/yp9xrdse


    What Ants can Teach Us About Working Together - https://tinyurl.com/b8apndwh

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    50 m
  • Clarity, Fluidity and Quantum Teamwork: Unlocking Collective Potential
    Apr 10 2025

    In 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/1632261421

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Collaboration at Sea: Kate Schnippering, Avid Sailor and Creative Technologist
    Mar 27 2025

    Today’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!

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    48 m
  • Team dynamics through change: Shaun Mader, Human-Centric Strategist
    Mar 13 2025

    Today'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.

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    1 h y 21 m
  • Building trust in creative teams: Caitlyn Meagher, Actor & Director
    Nov 20 2024

    Today’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.

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    40 m
  • Forming a values-driven team: Nikita Singareddy on Fortuna Health and transforming Medicaid
    Oct 24 2024

    Today’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!

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    43 m