Team Lab

Team Lab: Reimagining the Way We Work—a podcast dedicated to exploring the power of teams, the science and art of collaboration, and the magic of thriving relationships at work. Hosted by Angela Migliaccio and Cori Caldwell, who've spent years coaching and empowering leaders across the tech industry and beyond, Team Lab invites you to rethink teams—not as hierarchical machines, but as vibrant, living ecosystems. Each episode features relatable conversations, honest insights, and practical wisdom from pioneering leaders, systemic team coaches, and innovative changemakers. We'll uncover how successful teams build trust, foster alignment, navigate complexity, and unlock creativity. We even weave in listener submitted challenges and provide practical advice on how to move forward. Whether you're a team leader, team member, coach, or facilitator, you'll walk away inspired and equipped with fresh perspectives on teamwork and collaboration. **SUBMIT YOUR 'STICKY' TEAM DYNAMIC CHALLENGES HERE for a chance to hear us unpack it on one of our future episodes: https://forms.gle/d8tjzqgxJVYnhtTN8 **

Unlocking the Power of Teams with Karen Duggan - Part 2 05/06/2025

Unlocking the Power of Teams with Karen Duggan - Part 2 Single-day team building and offsites can be powerful for identifying challenges and creating plans for change, but what happens when work resumes on Monday? How do top teams SUSTAIN success? In Part 2 of our talk with organization development expert Karen Duggan, we cut straight to the HOW: How to create norms and rituals that stick, sewing sustainable practices that fuel authentic collaboration, and so many actionable tools for leaders to help their people connect at deeper levels. Karen also shares the ONE question leaders must ask to keep their teams thriving under pressure. Resources Mentioned Team Huddle template in P-squared: Each team member *briefly* shares 2 professional, 2 personal items at the top of staff weekly/biweekly meetings About Our Guest Karen Duggan is a renowned author and organization and talent development specialist who has coached over a thousand teams across various industries. Her unique approach combines practical tools with deep interpersonal work, helping organizations transform how their teams operate. Karen's expertise in team dynamics has made her a sought-after speaker and consultant for companies seeking to cultivate exceptional teamwork. Connect with Connect With Us Have your team challenge featured and unpacked on a future episode of Team Lab! >> << Your hosts: Work with us IRL! Book a consult: Team Lab theme music composed by Subra Doyle Insta - @subrasonic; Up Next: Don't miss Episode 3, where be talking to team transformation consultant, speaker and author of “Cultivating Transformations: A Leader’s Guide to Connecting the Soulful and the Practical”, Jardena London! Jardena will walk us through what it means to take a soulful approach to leading teams, highlighting top moments and case studies from her years of working with organizations of all sizes and levels. /episode/index/show/84692423-cadd-4759-a090-f018069b89bd/id/36442980

Unlocking the Power of Teams with Karen Duggan 04/22/2025

Unlocking the Power of Teams with Karen Duggan Ever wonder why some teams thrive while others struggle, despite having talented people? The answer might surprise you. In this first episode, Karen Duggan, a powerhouse organization development expert who's coached literally thousands of teams throughout her career is here to break it all down! Karen reveals the three non-negotiable elements that can transform an average team into an extraordinary one. Spoiler alert: it's not what most leaders focus on! She shares so many practical exercises and strategies that you can implement TODAY to strengthen team relationships and skyrocket collaboration. (Seriously, we had to split this conversation into two episodes because the wisdom just wouldn't stop flowing!) Get ready to take notes, challenge your assumptions, and discover what truly matters when building teams that create exceptional value. In This Episode Why slowing down to have real conversations accelerates team performance Practical exercises to strengthen team relationships and collaboration How to recognize and address team dysfunction Strategies to elevate your team to unprecedented levels of performance Resources - Patrick Lencioni About Our Guest Karen Duggan is a renowned author and organization and talent development specialist who has coached over a thousand teams across various industries. Her unique approach combines practical tools with deep interpersonal work, helping organizations transform how their teams operate. Karen's expertise in team dynamics has made her a sought-after speaker and consultant for companies seeking to cultivate exceptional teamwork. Connect with Connect With Us Have your team challenge featured and unpacked on a future episode of Team Lab! >> << Your hosts: Work with us IRL! Book a consult: Team Lab theme music composed by Subra Doyle Insta - @subrasonic; Up Next: Don't miss part two of our conversation with Karen Duggan, where she breaks down the advanced team behaviors and mindsets behind high performing and high value-creating teams. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review us. Your support helps us bring more valuable content to team leaders everywhere! /episode/index/show/84692423-cadd-4759-a090-f018069b89bd/id/36255450

Welcome to Team Lab: Reimagining The Way We Work 04/17/2025

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