Team Lab

What if the "problem team member or leader" isn't the problem at all—but a symptom of a system protecting itself from the truth? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nathalie Martinek, a former cancer researcher who discovered unsettling parallels between tumor metastasis and toxic workplace behavior. After experiencing a carcinogenic work environment herself, Nathalie hung up her lab coat to study what she calls "the human lab"—how good people become participants in dysfunctional systems, often without realizing it. The Big Questions We Tackle: What's the difference between psychological safety and a toxic workplace? Nathalie breaks down how teams can feel safe while existing in wider systems that aren't—and why the buffer won't last forever. How does scapegoating actually work? Unlike bullying (which is personal), scapegoating is systemic—the organization turns on someone to avoid looking at itself. And yes, entire teams can become scapegoats too. Are narcissistic leaders born or made? Nathalie challenges us to look at our own narcissistic traits and how low-trust environments bring out self-protective behaviors in all of us. The question isn't just "who's the narcissist"—it's "how am I participating?" Can toxic cultures change? Only if people are willing to see their own contribution to the problem.  What You Can Do Right Now Don't take their word for it. Watch if what leaders say matches what they do—that's how you know if you're in a trustworthy environment. Preserve your integrity, not your honesty. You don't owe toxic systems your truth. Sometimes staying silent about certain things is self-preservation. Face your trigger points. That tricky person? They're going to show up at every job until you learn what they're teaching you about yourself. Recognize the pattern. If someone's blocking your moves, recruiting allies against you, or giving you impossible assignments designed for failure—you're likely being scapegoated. Get out. For Gen Z: Don't believe everything you're told about workplace culture. See for yourself. Be compliant without being exploited. And remember: work doesn't have to fulfill your purpose—it can just be a place you show up and do good work. Connect with Nathalie Substack: Hacking Narcissism Newsletter Website: www.drnataliemartinek.com LinkedIn: Dr. Nathalie Martinek Books: The Scapegoating at Work (ebook), The Little Book of Assertiveness More Resources Get the Cross-Functional Trust Repair Scorecard

What if navigating constant change isn't about moving faster, but noticing who's stuck at the edge of the bridge? In this episode, we sit down with Suzanne Sitrin, a leadership consultant who's spent decades helping leaders guide teams through transformation: from the quality-management era to today's rapid growth and perpetual pivots. Suzanne shares what actually helps when the bar keeps moving and people are running out of runway. The Big Questions We Tackle: How do you lead when the goalposts keep moving? Suzanne unpacks what she's seeing in so many corporate environments: innovation at the top can translate into exhaustion at the bottom—especially when teams hit a milestone and immediately learn it "doesn't count" anymore. What does psychological safety really require? We talk about trust, vulnerability, and how leaders create the conditions for productive disagreement (without it turning personal). How do you lead across generations without generalizing? Suzanne shares what's changing in expectations at work—and why leaders need both clarity and flexibility: feedback and autonomy. The Hard Truths Not every team (or leader) is ready. Suzanne shares what happens when there isn't true willingness to do the work, and why "growth mindset" can't be lip service if transformation is the goal. What You Can Do Right Now Stop assuming. Curiosity beats projection, especially in ambiguity. Ask more, tell less. You can name hard things if you do it with care and clarity. Celebrate before you raise the bar. Recognition affirms effort, and strengthens future performance. Build emotional intelligence on purpose. Your leadership doesn't end at 5pm; people take it home with them. Connect with Suzanne Website: www.bluebirch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-sitrin/ Instagram: Blue Birch Consulting  

What if everything you learned about leadership is actually holding you back? And what if the secret to thriving through AI disruption and remote work chaos isn't adding new skills—it's unlearning the old ones? In this episode, we sit down with Karen Ferris, organizational change expert, author of eight books including Be Remarkable: Learn to Unlearn, and a voice that cuts through the noise on what teams actually need from leaders today. Karen has spent her career watching organizations struggle with change—and she's seen what separates the ones that thrive from the ones that collapse under pressure. Big Themes We Tackle: What does it really mean to be a remarkable leader? Karen breaks down her REMARKABLE framework—Resilient, Empathetic, Mindful, Adaptive, Resourceful, Known, Accountable, Brave, Listening, and Empowering. But this isn't just another list of leadership buzzwords.  At its core, this conversation is about having the courage and self-awareness to say: What served me yesterday is no longer relevant today. Karen reveals why most leaders struggle to achieve 'Remarkable', because they are often missing the foundations of: Listening to understand Empowerment  Vulnerability  Psychological Safety  We also dig into why organizations are drowning in change fatigue—and why it's usually not about too much change, but too much badly handled change. Don't skip this episode, where Karen shares her proven formula for becoming more successful at better handling change.  Connect with Karen Find Karen on LinkedIn Visit her website: KarenFerris.com Check out her books, including Be Remarkable: Learn to Unlearn Resources Mentioned Alvin Toffler's Future Shock - The origin of "learn to unlearn and relearn" Daniel Pink's work on motivation - Autonomy, mastery, purpose Amy Edmondson's research on psychological safety Gallup's CliftonStrengths research - Trust, compassion, hope, stability as key factors Nick Shackleton-Jones on TikTok - The real reason for return-to-office mandates The Westpac vs. Carleen Chandler case - Groundbreaking Australian fair work decision on remote work

What if the workplace transformation everyone's worried about is actually the breakthrough we've been waiting for? What if AI agents don't replace us—they finally free us to do the work that actually matters? Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Matt Tabor, organizational performance expert and founder of BCGN Group. If you caught Part 1, you heard Matt lay out his four 2030 future of work predictions: AI is a Valued Team Member People & Teams Fuel Growth and Innovation Silos Collapse; Outcomes Become Shared Cultures Prioritize Ethics, Resilience & Critical Thinking There's so much we unpack, but Matt helps us answer the all-important question: As information gaps and political shenanigans dissipate, how would you redirect the freed time and emotional energy? Join us as Matt helps you get tactical about what you can do now to get yourself and your team prepared for this shift.  Connect with Matt Find Matt on LinkedIn Resources Mentioned DOWNLOAD BCGN Group's  "2030 Predictions: Agentic AI Implications for People, Culture and Growth" Duncan Simester - Innovative Strategy requires a unique insight to create value + experimentation:  Weekly Team Meeting Ritual to build trust - P2 - 1 Personal, 1 Professional  LinkedIn Learning - For AI training and skill development Amy Edmondson's work on psychological safety  

What if AI agents could finally break down the silos that have frustrated teams for decades? And what if freeing humans from task-based work actually creates the workplace we've always dreamed of? In our first episode of Season 2, and Part 1 of 2, we welcome Matt Tabor, organizational performance expert and founder of BCGN Group, to explore a future that's closer than you think. In addition to spending 25+ years empowering companies and leaders to cultivate adaptive organizations, Matt lead teams at Zendesk watching AI transform not just technology, but how teams think, connect, and create value together. The Big Questions We Tackle: What does work look like when AI handles 65% of our tasks? Matt has some killer predictions for 2030 where autonomous agents manage the transactional work, while humans finally get to focus on what we're actually good at—the subtle, complex, context-rich questions that drive real business growth. At its core, this conversation is about fundamentally reimagining what it means to be on a team. Matt introduces three critical human roles emerging right now: The Boss - Building and managing AI agents The Evaluator - Using business context to assess AI outputs The Superhuman Contributor - Bringing deep expertise that machines can't replicate The Hard Truths We dig into why so many organizations skip the most critical steps between strategy and execution, and how that creates the chaos teams live with every day. Matt reveals what happened when one company tried—and failed—three times to implement the right KPI model, and what it looked like the fourth time when it finally worked. What You Can Do Right Now The conversation gets practical fast. Matt offers concrete steps teams can take today: Pick 2-3 tasks and hand them completely to AI (yes, completely) Spend one hour a week thinking about your team's higher purpose Rebuild your critical thinking muscles before it's too late The Unexpected Hope By the end of this conversation, you might find yourself actually excited about an AI-powered future. Because when agents handle the task work, humans finally get freed up to do what we've been squeezed out of for years—building real relationships, creating breakthrough insights, and focusing on what actually matters. Connect with Matt Find Matt on LinkedIn Learn more about BCGN Group Resources Mentioned DOWNLOAD BCGN Group's  "2030 Predictions: Agentic AI Implications for People, Culture and Growth"  Vector Growth Labs - Specializing in helping companies reignite growth LinkedIn Learning - For AI training and skill development Amy Edmondson's work on psychological safety  

That's a wrap! Season 1 of Team Lab: Reimagining the Way We Work is in the books. Join us for a reflective walk down memory lane, surfacing the big themes, sticky challenges, and practical tools that shaped our conversations with some of the most thoughtful leaders, coaches, and practitioners this season. What You'll Hear in This Episode The Four Biggest Challenges Teams Face Trust & Vulnerability: Why predictive trust isn't enough and why vulnerability-based trust is the real unlock for high-performing teams. Internalized Urgency: How rushing for the sake of rushing erodes excellence, and why strategic pauses are essential. Messy Humans: Friction, conflict, and "sweaty palm" conversations—how they can fuel growth when addressed with intention. Systemic Silos: Why silos persist under pressure and how leaders can weave alignment back into the system. Memorable Tools & Frameworks The Precious/Meaningful Object exercise for building deeper team trust Sense-making pauses to keep teams aligned and engaged Liberating structures for fast, inclusive decision-making The playful "What the Duck Are You Feeling?" icebreaker 'Meeting hygiene' practices to trade rushed decisions for grounded agreements Humanity at the Core Across every conversation, a common thread emerged: honoring the humanity of teams. From creating soulful workplaces (thank you, Jardena London) to recognizing seasons of rest and reflection, to designing environments where people can thrive alongside AI, this season was all about making work more relational and more bearable! A Look Ahead to Season 2 Topics we're pondering: AI-augmented leadership and teams The evolving role of middle managers Strengthening collaboration at speed And more of your questions! Send us your anonymous "Team Dynamic Dilemmas" for a chance to have them unpacked on air. About Team Lab TeamLab explores 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, this podcast brings you inspiring stories and insights to help you build trust, foster alignment, and unlock creativity in your teams. Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe/follow to never miss an episode! Team Lab theme music composed and performed by @subrasonic

If you've ever sat in a meeting that felt like a never-ending swirl of competing voices and unresolved tensions, this episode will show you what's possible when teams bring structure, trust, and purpose into their collaboration.  In this episode, we're honored to welcome Stefan Morales, Founder of Working Together Consulting, Associate with Greater Than and BASE. His background spans organizational development, social design, facilitation, and public engagement — all grounded in a belief that complexity isn't something to fear, but something we can learn to navigate together. Whether it's transforming conflict into productive energy, building decision-making hygiene, or unleashing creativity across silos, Stefan supports clients in practicing new ways of working that actually stick. He's known as an open-hearted iconoclast — someone who helps groups see differently, sense together, and align around the good, big work they're here to do.  Stefan also breaks down: Integrative Decision-Making in Action: How he guided an executive team from gridlock to collective agreement in just 35 minutes. Purpose as a Compass: Why defining (or redefining) shared purpose is essential for decision-making, and how frameworks like PowerStart and liberating structures can help teams co-create clarity. Organizational "Hygiene": What it means to cleanse stuck team dynamics, untangle unspoken tensions, and build simple conflict protocols that empower direct, human conversations. Stories We Tell at Work: How unchecked narratives and negativity bias shape team dysfunction—and what leaders can do to check the stories they're telling themselves. Systemic Obstacles: From scarcity mindsets to organizational "cultural memory," historical systemic stories can ripple through teams and how leaders can disrupt those patterns. Lead Together: Insights from the Lead Together framework and other experiential learning approaches that equip leaders and teams to navigate uncertainty with confidence. The Future of Leadership: Why leaders must embrace iterative, experimental approaches to stay relevant in a world reshaped by complexity and AI. Resources: Learn more about Stefan's work: workingtogether.io UPCOMING WORKSHOP - 23-Sept 2025: The 12th Cohort of Liberating Structures Studio in collaboration with GreaterThan Sign up for Stefan's Newsletter: The Diversion (sign up at workingtogether.io) Book: Lead Together by Brent Lowe, Susan Basterfield, and Travis Marsh Book: Reinventing Organizations by Frederic LaLou Frameworks mentioned: Consent/Integrative Decision-Making, PowerStart, Purpose to Practice, Nine Whys, Liberating Structures, Cynefin Framework

What does it take to move an entire organization forward—without relying on brute force leadership or toxic top-down control? In this episode, Chris Hutchinson shares how authentic leadership creates ripple effects that move teams, organizations, and entire systems. Drawing from his book Ripple, Chris explains how small, intentional leadership actions can generate long-lasting, exponential impact. He reflects on his own journey from an early experience on a challenging team in the military to building thriving leadership ecosystems. We discuss why thriving teams start with trust and interdependence, and what happens when "brilliant jerks" are no longer protected by leadership. Chris also breaks down why efficiency is the wrong starting point for sustainable success, how micromanagement is often a survival strategy, and how leaders can better equip themselves and others for collective performance. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating siloed environments, leading technical experts, or seeking to start a culture change ripple with their immediate team. Resources Ripple: A Field Manual for Leadership that Works Sticky-note facilitation exercises for alignment Goldilocks Curve (performance vs. overuse model) Connect with Chris & Trebuchet Group Website: trebuchetgroup.com Book: rippleleader.com About Team Lab TeamLab explores 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, this podcast brings you inspiring stories and insights to help you build trust, foster alignment, and unlock creativity in your teams. Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe/follow to never miss an episode!

What happens when you're a capable leader trapped in a challenging organizational culture? How do you create value and showcase your team's worth when you're dealing with controlling stakeholders, chaotic planning processes, and an authoritarian leadership style that permeates the entire organization? In this special solo episode of Team Lab, hosts Angela Migliaccio and Cori Caldwell unpack a real listener situation from 'Holly*', a senior director at a large software company navigating the complexities of a highly matrixed, high-pressure environment with challenging stakeholder dynamics. This episode explores the systemic nature of workplace dysfunction, practical tools for building psychological safety, and strategies for creating positive change from within - even when you feel like "a small cog in an important wheel deep inside the machine." *Names and details anonymized. Tools and Techniques from the Episode Two-by-Two Stakeholder Matrix: Map stakeholders by influence level and relationship quality to identify gaps. "Walk in My Shoes" Exercise: Empty chair technique for building empathy and understanding across roles. Design Alliance/Rules of Engagement: Creating team contracts for communication and decision-making. Red Card/Green Card System: Behavioral feedback tools for team accountability. "Yes, And" Communication: Improv-based technique for building on ideas rather than shutting them down. More Resources Need advice about a sticky situation with your team? Head to teamlabatwork.com, click the 'Submit a Team Dynamic Story' button and you just may hear it unpacked on a future episode! "The Heart Aroused" by David Whyte - Referenced book on bringing humanity to corporate environments About Team Lab  Team Lab explores 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, this podcast brings you inspiring stories and insights to help you build trust, foster alignment, and unlock creativity in your teams. Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe/follow here to never miss an episode! Team Lab's theme music was composed and performed by @subrasonic

What if we told you that your team's capacity to carry challenging moments without shutting down is directly related to the amount of time you invest with them to build a culture of trust, adaptability and emotional intelligence?  In this wide-ranging conversation, leadership coach and global facilitator Joshua Pinchuk joins us to explore what it means to lead in a fast-changing work world. He shares stories from his own career—from a factory floor mishap that defined his leadership philosophy to coaching tech teams navigating the rise of AI. Joshua makes the case for ditching outdated command-and-control leadership models in favor of compassionate, curiosity-driven cultures. He talks about how flatter organizations, mounting workplace pressures, and the speed of technological change are challenging leaders in new ways—and how adaptability, experimentation, and emotional intelligence are the remedies to meet the moment. He also offers thoughtful insights on the future of work, including why companies must invest in early career professionals and embrace internal mobility to better maintain a flow of fresh perspective, engagement and commitment. Joshua Pinchuk is an experienced leader in the fields of learning and coaching.  Joshua has over twenty-five years of experience driving innovation in education, talent development, and organizational transformation. Recognized for his skills in people management, leadership development, and performance coaching, Joshua is passionate about enabling individuals and organizations to succeed. Resources Mentioned BetterUp Report → The Performance Crisis  Peter Drucker: "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn  About Team Lab  Team Lab explores 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, this podcast brings you inspiring stories and insights to help you build trust, foster alignment, and unlock creativity in your teams. Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe/follow here to never miss an episode!  

What does it mean to be a "future-fit" leader? According to our guest this week, being future-fit means improving the performance of organizational leaders to solve the challenges they face today, while expanding their capacities to be more fit for the challenges ahead. They're not just trying to be better at the old game; they're helping to create an entirely new paradigm for how we work and relate to each other. Lyssa Adkins has spent the past decade developing leadership teams worldwide, using skillful professional and organizational systems coaching. She is an internationally recognized leadership coach, future of work expert, renowned Agile-coaching pioneer, and author of the top business book, Coaching Agile Teams.  Dive deep with us as Lyssa shares how leaders can replace command-and-control reflexes with adult-to-adult collaboration, deeper sense-making and what she calls a "future-fit toolbox" of cognitive, emotional and energetic skills. Tools & Resources Mentioned Methodologies: Liberating Structures for group facilitation Relationship Systems Coaching Open Space Technology Sense-making sessions for leadership teams Technology & Platforms: Miro for visual collaboration Slack for remote team communication Influential Thinkers: Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi (Zen teacher and conflict mediator) Daniel Schmachtenberger (Game B theorist) Laura Storm (Regenerative leadership) Bob Anderson (The Leadership Circle) Michelle Holliday ("The Age of Thriveability") Connect with Lyssa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyssaadkins If you're a leader ready to expand your cognitive, emotional, and energetic toolkit and make a bigger impact in the world, connect with Lyssa at lyssaadkins.com.  About Team Lab  Team Lab explores 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, this podcast brings you inspiring stories and insights to help you build trust, foster alignment, and unlock creativity in your teams. Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe/follow here to never miss an episode!  

What if the breakthrough your team needs isn't found in another strategy session or process improvement, but in a moment of unexpected connection? How can asking people to step outside their analytical comfort zone create the psychological safety that brings teams together? And why asking, "What duck are you feeling right now?" might just be what your next team meeting desperately needs? In this episode of Team Lab, we're exploring these questions with Meredith Tozzer, HR partner and team transformation coach who brings a refreshingly unconventional approach to leading technical teams. With a background spanning art history, higher education, and global high-tech companies, Meredith has mastered the art of reading team dynamics and transforming tension into productive momentum. Join us for a conversation that explores how "constructive friction" can actually accelerate your team's success instead of slowing it down, why the path to vulnerability is best initiated with silliness, and how to convert team resistance into authentic engagement. Resources Connect with Meredith Tozzer on LinkedIn  Mad Libs + Storytelling Team Exercise - Try Meredith's combination approach for team building that gets people out of their heads. Choose a topic or vision for the collective team to build upon. Have each team member write one sentence of a story, starting at the top of a sheet of paper. Have them fold it so the sentence can't be seen by the next person Three-by-Three Grid Icebreakers - Use silly animal pictures (rubber ducks, hedgehogs, raccoons) and ask team members to identify a picture that best represents them in this moment and why. This silly opening can help create safe spaces for sharing for the rest of the meeting! Culture Amp Study referenced in the episode about high performance sustainability over time Mental Health First Aid Training - Particularly valuable for leaders supporting high-pressure teams --- Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe/follow to never miss an episode!  

What if your workplace could energize your spirit rather than drain it? How much smoother might organizations transform if they focused on removing blockers instead of adding more processes? What would happen if we designed our work systems around human dignity, creativity, and meaningful connection? In this episode of TeamLab, we're diving into these questions with business transformation strategist and award-winning author Jardena London. As the founder of Rosetta Agile, Jardena brings over 25 years of experience leading bold transformations across organizations of all sizes. Join us for a conversation that bridges the gap between workplace efficiency and human fulfillment, exploring what it means to be successful at transformational leadership, how AI might actually help us reconnect with our humanity, and why the best leaders "give a hoot and don't pollute." Resources Connect with Jardena on LinkedIn Subscribe to Jardena's bi-weekly newsletter for insights on making work more soulful at her website: JardenaLondon.com Grab Jardena's book for your professional library: "Cultivating Transformations: A Leader's Guide to Connecting the Soulful and the Practical".  Check out the Theory of Constraints by Eli Goldratt to better understand how to help pinpoint critical issues. Assess the 'Me' - Get insights into the qualities others see that you don't see yourself. What about the 'We'? Try Liberating Structures facilitation techniques to gather and cull ideas from large groups so that all voices feel heard. About Team Lab TeamLab explores 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, this podcast brings you inspiring stories and insights to help you build trust, foster alignment, and unlock creativity in your teams. Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe/follow to never miss an episode!  

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 Miro 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 Karen on LinkedIn  Connect With Us Have your team challenge featured and unpacked on a future episode of Team Lab! >> Anonymous Submission Form << Podcast Episodes Website LinkedIn Your hosts: Angela Migliaccio Cori Caldwell Work with us IRL! Book a consult:  Team Lab at Work Team Lab theme music composed by Subra Doyle Insta - @subrasonic; Spotify 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.  

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 "Crucial Conversations" by Kerry Patterson Psychological Safety / 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Model - 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 Karen on LinkedIn Connect With Us Have your team challenge featured and unpacked on a future episode of Team Lab! >> Anonymous Submission Form << Podcast Episodes Website LinkedIn  Your hosts: Angela Migliaccio Cori Caldwell  Work with us IRL! Book a consult:  Team Lab at Work  Team Lab theme music composed by Subra Doyle Insta - @subrasonic; Spotify 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!  

The world of work is at an inflection point. Organizations are grappling with flatter hierarchies, the chaotic whiplash of return-to-office mandates, and the lingering legacy of top-down management—all while trying to build relatively functional, happy teams. Enter 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 struggling leaders, systemic team coaches, and innovative changemakers. We'll uncover how successful teams build trust, foster alignment, navigate complexity, and unlock creativity. 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. 🎧 We want to hear from you! In addition to insightful guest interviews, our episode lineup also includes anonymous listener stories of actual team challenges. Submit yours today for a chance to have us unpack & offer expert guidance in a future show!