IMPACTFUL Teamwork

Julia Felton

This podcast is for you if you’re a business owner, business leader, entrepreneur or executive who knows they want to make a real impact in the world and knows they can’t do it alone. Your host is Julia Felton, a leadership and team engagement specialist provides unique insights into how to harness the energy of your people to create massive business momentum through unlocking the super-power of teamwork. Some of the questions we grapple with are: - You know you need a team to help you but how do you get your team on the same page? - How do you get them pulling in the same direction and not pulling apart? - How do you create a connected, collaborative, cohesive team? In this podcast I will be sharing with you strategies and tactics to help you become the best leader you can be so that you can inspire IMPACTFUL teamwork. Teams that make a real difference. Each podcast will be full of actionable steps you can take and implement immediately. We’ll also be interviewing guests to learn from them what has worked for them and importantly what hasn’t. Rest assured there will also be a good dose of wisdom from the natural world as I believe that nature contains a blueprint for how we can all work together to create engaged, enthusiastic, empowered teams.

  1. 27 JAN

    Mental Fitness in Leadership: Insights from Brian Vogel

    Welcome to this week's edition of Impactful Teamwork! Join us as we talk to Brian Vogel, the founder of Sun Dog Coaching and co-founder of Sensible HR. With 25 years of HR experience, Brian shares his journey into coaching, elaborating on how he shifted his career to focus on leadership coaching and mental fitness. Discover how his background as a swim coach has influenced his approach to HR and coaching, and gain valuable insights into developing coaching skills, the importance of one-on-ones, and affirming and adjusting team behaviours. Brian also introduces tools like the Saboteur assessment and the Six Types of Working Genius to enhance team productivity and leadership effectiveness. Learn how prioritising mental fitness can transform you into a better leader and improve your team's performance. Don't miss the chance to think about your 'WIN' – What's Important Now – and take actionable steps to achieve it! Watch now for practical strategies and invaluable perspectives that will elevate your leadership game. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:09 Brian Vogel's Background and Career Journey 02:08 Transition to Coaching and Founding Sundog Coaching 05:13 The Importance of Coaching in Leadership 07:53 Effective One-on-One Meetings 10:51 Delegation and Team Development 13:51 Understanding Working Genius and Avoiding Burnout 17:21 Mental Fitness and Positive Intelligence 29:44 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways You can connect with Brian Vogel here Request the Saboteurs Assessment by emailing hello@sundogcoaching.com Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify

    33 min
  2. 13 JAN

    The Leaders of Today Should Not Be the Leaders of Tomorrow

    In this episode of 'Impactful Teamwork,' host Julia Felton welcomes Maria Brink, founder and president of Zynergy International. The discussion centres on the need for a shift from traditional, hyper-masculine leadership models to more balanced, inclusive, and ecologically mindful approaches. Maria shares insights from her book, 'The Leadership We Need,' emphasising the importance of incorporating diverse voices, widening circles of connection, and balancing masculine and feminine leadership traits. The conversation also explores the concept of 'poly crises' and what can be learned from indigenous and animal leadership structures. Both Julia and Maria highlight how AI and modern challenges necessitate a more empathetic, adaptive, and inclusive form of leadership moving forward. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:52 The Evolution of Leadership Culture 05:21 Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Leadership 05:45 The Three Pillars of Modern Leadership 08:03 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Traits 11:33 The Role of AI in Future Leadership 17:54 Unconscious Bias in Leadership 21:15 Addressing the Poly Crisis 21:40 The Impact of Monopolised Leadership 22:45 Understanding the Public Crisis 24:02 The Role of AI and Biotechnology 26:34 Leadership Lessons from Nature 30:38 Insights from Indigenous Populations 34:38 The Importance of Belonging and Connection 36:23 Conclusion and Book Information Please connect with Maria on LinkedIn here You can purchase Maria's book - Book The Leadership We Need at all good online book stores Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify

    39 min
  3. 30/12/2025

    Harnessing Scientific Principles for Business Success with Stuart Webb

    In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton is joined by Stuart Webb, an expert in transforming businesses through scientific approaches. Stuart shares his journey from a scientific career to entrepreneurship, emphasising the power of applying scientific principles to business processes. They delve into Stuart's innovative PATH system (Purpose, Action, Team, Harmony) and his structured four-step process for effective team management: feedback, one-on-one meetings, coaching, and delegation. The discussion highlights the importance of starting small, giving consistent feedback, and the role of empathy in leadership. Stuart also emphasises the benefits of establishing systems and processes early on to ensure business sustainability and personal harmony. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:37 Stuart Webb's Journey from Science to Business 04:15 Applying Scientific Principles to Business 07:54 The PATH System Explained 13:26 Importance of Harmony in Business 16:20 Feedback and Team Management 19:10 Implementing One-on-One Meetings 19:27 Three Sections of Effective Meetings 19:52 Developing Skills Through Coaching 21:11 The Power of Delegation 23:21 The Importance of Feedback 25:26 Building Relationships and Empathy 32:18 The Value of Slow and Steady Change 36:05 Contact Information and Conclusion To contact Stuart - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartwebb/ or www.the-complete-approach.com Connect with Julia: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Take the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify

    38 min

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This podcast is for you if you’re a business owner, business leader, entrepreneur or executive who knows they want to make a real impact in the world and knows they can’t do it alone. Your host is Julia Felton, a leadership and team engagement specialist provides unique insights into how to harness the energy of your people to create massive business momentum through unlocking the super-power of teamwork. Some of the questions we grapple with are: - You know you need a team to help you but how do you get your team on the same page? - How do you get them pulling in the same direction and not pulling apart? - How do you create a connected, collaborative, cohesive team? In this podcast I will be sharing with you strategies and tactics to help you become the best leader you can be so that you can inspire IMPACTFUL teamwork. Teams that make a real difference. Each podcast will be full of actionable steps you can take and implement immediately. We’ll also be interviewing guests to learn from them what has worked for them and importantly what hasn’t. Rest assured there will also be a good dose of wisdom from the natural world as I believe that nature contains a blueprint for how we can all work together to create engaged, enthusiastic, empowered teams.