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Are you looking for ways to enhance your team building skills and bring your team together? Look no further than the Team Builders Podcast hosted by Team Challenge Company co-directors Stephen Hazley, Gerry Crowley and Jonathan Hazley. In this podcast series, you'll gain valuable insights and strategies on how team building can improve communication, collaboration and overall team performance. Our expert hosts bring years of experience and success in building high-performing teams in a variety of industries in the UK and around the world. You'll also hear from the companies Team Challenge Company have worked with and from other team building companies based in the UK and beyond. Take this opportunity to take your team to the next level with the Team Builders podcast. #teambuilding #leadership #collaboration #podcast

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May 25, 2026Episode 5519 min

55: Episode 55 | Why engagement is the real measure of success

In this episode of The Team Builders Podcast, Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen discuss why engagement is the real measure of a successful team building or team engagement session.It is easy to judge an event by how smoothly it runs, how good the venue looks or how many people attend. But the real value comes from how involved the team becomes, how well they connect with the message and what they take back into the business afterwards.The conversation explores how to design sessions that include different personalities, not just the loudest voices in the room. It also looks at the role leaders play in encouraging participation, creating a safe environment and helping people contribute in ways that feel natural to them.Find out more about Team Challenge Company at teamchallenge-company.co.uk

May 11, 2026Episode 5418 min

54: Episode 54 | Leaders Set the Energy

In this episode of The Team Builders Podcast, Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen explore the role of energy in team performance, leadership and long-term success.Energy is often thought of as high-volume, big speeches and constant positivity. But it is much more nuanced. The discussion looks at how leaders can use energy as a tool, why authenticity matters and why being ‘up’ all the time is not always realistic or useful.

March 16, 2026Episode 5310 min

53: Episode 53 | Bringing Your Whole Self to Work

In this episode, Jonathan, Gerry, and Steven explore what it really means to bring your whole self to work and whether it's the right approach for everyone. From navigating the balance between authenticity and professionalism to understanding generational differences in workplace openness, the hosts share honest insights on creating environments where people feel comfortable being present without oversharing. Find out more about Team Challenge Company here www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk

March 2, 2026Episode 5236 min

52: Episode 52 | Building a successful team culture with Gordon Wilson from Carbon Financial Partners

In this episode, Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen sit down with Gordon Wilson, Managing Director of Carbon Financial, to explore how intentional culture-building drives business success. Gordon shares his journey of founding and growing Carbon, revealing how letting teams create their own values, focusing on inputs over outputs and empowering people to make decisions, builds loyalty and performance.Find out more about Team Challenge Company here www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk

February 16, 2026Episode 5110 min

51: Episode 51 | The Power of Music In Team Building

In this episode, Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen explore how music can be a powerful force for bringing teams together. Whether your team are seasoned performers or have never picked up an instrument in their lives, discover how going from zero to hero in just one session can be the perfect metaphor for what your team can achieve together back in the workplace.Find out more about Team Challenge Company here www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk

February 2, 2026Episode 5013 min

50: Episode 50 | Building Out Loud

In this episode, Jonathan, Gerry & Stephen are talking about ‘building out loud’ - the idea of leaders sharing how they think, not just what they decide. Why showing the working, even when it’s messy, builds trust.And how teams collaborate better when everyone understands the journey, not just the destination.Find out more about Team Challenge Company here www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk

January 12, 2026Episode 4918 min

49: Episode 49 | Pressure testing teams in a safe environment

In this episode, Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen discuss the importance of training under pressure, why businesses often deal with rather than prepare for pressure, and how creating safe, challenging environments helps teams identify who steps up when it matters most. Find out more about Team Challenge Company here www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk

December 8, 2025Episode 4826 min

48: Episode 48 | Surf, Resilience and Team Wellbeing with Elliot Welch

In this episode, Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen are joined by Elliot Welch from Lost Shore Surf Resort, Europe’s largest and most advanced wave pool. Together they explore how surfing, outdoor activity and stepping outside your comfort zone can strengthen resilience, motivation and teamwork. Find out more about Team Challenge Company here www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk

November 24, 2025Episode 4720 min

47: Episode 47 | Why 'Onboarding' matters

In this episode, Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen unpack what great onboarding really looks like. From first-day nerves to creating unforgettable welcome moments, the team share real stories, practical insights and the small details that make the biggest difference.Find out more about Team Challenge Company at www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk

November 10, 2025Episode 4626 min

46: Episode 46 | Hospitality Insights from Lyndsay Ferguson

In this episode, Jonathan, Gerry and Stephen are joined by Lyndsay Ferguson, MICE Commercial Director at Klarent Hospitality. Lyndsay shares her journey from washing dishes at 15 to leading commercial strategy across multiple properties, offering insights into people-first leadership, authentic relationships and creating those unforgettable “magic moments” in hospitality.Find out more about Team Challenge Company at www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk