Episode 14: The Untaught Skill of Teaming

We say we value teamwork. But how many of us were ever taught how to team?In this episode, Giovanna D’Alessio unpacks why real teaming — not just collaborating, managing, or aligning — is one of the most vital yet overlooked leadership capacities of our time.Teaming is not a structure. It’s a living skill. A way of being in difference without disconnection. Of navigating complexity with presence, not performance. Of building trust not through strategy decks — but through small, daily acts of courage.You’ll learn:Why psychological safety isn’t about being nice — it’s about being realHow high-functioning teams disagree productivelySix practices that bring teaming to life — from surfacing the unspoken to strategic silenceWhether you’re a leader, coach, or team member, this episode will help you see teaming not as a buzzword — but as a transformational practice.Tune in. Reflect. And remember: teaming isn’t a role — it’s a choice we make, again and again.The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC — reflections on leadership, culture, and change for HR professionals and organizational leaders. Connect with Giovanna on LinkedIn. New episodes released regularly. Stay curious.