Episode 8

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25th Mar 2024

Ep 08 : Developing Teams

The Hopi Indians have a saying, which is 'one finger can't lift a pebble', and it is perhaps self-evident in our complex world that the role of teams has never been more important today.

Our reference points for what makes a great team often come from the world of elite sport and yet, in spite of the lessons to be taken from this context, there appears to be significant room for improvement in how well teams in our workplaces work together.

Misalignment, miscommunication and conflict often derail the best of intentions and erode company or business unit profits. These costs are significant, hidden and avoidable.

Perhaps now is a good time for us to revisit and explore the idea of a team.

  • What sorts of teams are out there in the world?
  • What are some of the challenges in teams today?
  • How do teams need to change in future to become better?

This episode of The Pocket Dojō offers some answers to these questions and shares some of our experiences over the last 20 years of working with different types of teams all over the world.

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The Pocket Dojō
A podcast about leading from the 'inside-out', how we lead ourselves and each other.
The Pocket Dojō is hosted by Asha Singh and Paul Crick.
In 2019, Forbes reported that $366BN was invested globally in leadership training and yet, as consulting firm McKinsey reported, most of these leadership programs fail to create the desired results.

There is a disconnect between what is taught in the classroom and what happens on the field of play in our teams and organisations.

Most of us want real leadership more, yet want the leaders we have less particularly as the majority of our organisations continue to play finite games in a world where the resources available are not.

The Pocket Dojō podcast seeks to tell stories and have conversations about why and change how we lead ourselves and each other - however small that change is - and to accomplish this one leader, one team and one organisation at a time.

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Paul Crick

As a globally recognised and accredited coach, Paul offers what every senior leader secretly craves but seldom finds: a confidential space where discretion meets exclusivity, and where one-to-one support is not just a service but a sanctuary.

Whilst his practice has a global reach, his work is both highly professional and deeply personal whether working virtually or in person from his base in Harley Street, London.

His clientele is as diverse as it is distinguished. From the boardroom to the performing stage, his clients come from many different walks of professional life but share a common thread: the pursuit of excellence. Paul has not only worked with them but has also been instrumental in supporting their journey of generative change to help them accomplish new levels of success.

Paul has been learning and practising the craft of coaching since 2007. In 2023, sixteen years later, he was elected as one of the Top 50 Thought Leaders for coaching by Thinkers 360 and selected from 17,000 candidates to be one of Dr Marshall Goldsmith’s Pay It Forward coaches in his 100 Coaches organisation.

His multidisciplinary approach to coaching is as unique as it is effective, blending science, intuition, and a deep understanding of human behaviour to unearth hidden insights and unlock untapped potential.

His clients are more often than not successful women established in senior roles working in demanding careers in the corporate world or as entrepreneurs running their own business.

What truly distinguishes Paul is his deep expertise in navigating periods of intense transition and growth. We're talking about those pivotal moments in your career and personal life where the decisions you make can set the trajectory for years to come.

His approach is designed to guide and support you through these critical periods from the inside out. This means not just tackling the external challenges but also addressing the internal dynamics that often go unnoticed but are equally crucial to attend to.

The results speak for themselves. Clients who have engaged with Paul report not just rapid growth in their professional lives but also significant improvements in their personal well-being.

In an era where change is the only constant, Paul provides the steady hand and insightful guidance that every senior leader not just desires, but fundamentally needs.