Teams Transformed

In this episode, Georgina is joined by Caroline Souto, a PCC and ACTC-certified coach with over 15 years’ experience in leadership, innovation, and team development across 14 countries. Based in Brazil and a faculty member and global partner with TCS, Caroline brings a rich, global perspective to emergent coaching—grounded in deep presence, observation, and trust.Together, they explore small moments of emergence that create big impact, where what’s happening in the here and now shapes the direction of the conversation, rather than a predetermined agenda. Caroline shares how her practice has evolved from diagnosing and fixing to being fully present with teams, allowing real needs (like fatigue or unspoken tension) to surface and guide meaningful dialogue.You’ll discover:How emergence shows up in subtle but powerful moments during team coaching. Why letting go of rigid agendas can unlock deeper connection and insight. How to create the conditions - trust, safety, and awareness - for emergence to unfold. The impact of your way of being as a coach, and how presence itself becomes an intervention. Why observation, patience, and inner work are essential to transformational coaching. This episode is a compelling invitation for team coaches and leaders to trust the process, work with what’s truly happening, and recognise that even the smallest shifts in awareness can lead to profound change.Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

Georgina and Allard are joined by Jason Leunberger, sharing his powerful insights from a six-month team coaching engagement within a large, complex organisation. At the heart of his story are key learnings about subgroups, the courage to experiment at different levels of the system, and the time it takes for a team to truly come together as one. We also explore the value of co-coaching in navigating this journey.Jason, with a background in tech, consulting and leading GRC globally at Starbucks, now coaches leaders and teams through Kinkou. He shares a pivotal moment when a divide between longstanding and newer leaders surfaced, and how facilitating a direct dialogue helped unlock insight and provide a way forward.You’ll discover:How subgroup dynamics can shape (and stall) team effectiveness. Why courageous experimentation at different system levels matters. The importance of staying present when discomfort and division arise. How co-coaching strengthens support during complex interventions. Why patience and timing are essential for lasting team alignment. This episode offers rich, real-world insight for team coaches and leaders working with change and complexity, highlighting that true transformation takes time, courage, and a willingness to stay with what’s emerging, even when it’s uncomfortable. Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

In this episode of Teams Transformed, Allard is joined by Nick Regan and Henrik Herrmann to explore how holding models and frameworks lightly can enable skillful, in-the-moment interventions. Reflecting on a workshop with a newly formed executive team, they share how they navigated uncertainty when plans fell short and the group got stuck in repetitive patterns.Nick Regan, an ICF-certified leadership and team coach and Accredited Professional Dialogue Practitioner, and Henrik Herrmann, a senior executive coach and founder of True Work with 15+ years of corporate leadership experience, offer practical insights for working with complex teams. They unpack how tuning into group dynamics—and subtly using frameworks like the Kantor Model—helped surface what was happening and guided the team leader to shift the energy toward alignment.You’ll discover:How to use models like the Kantor Model without becoming overly reliant on them. What to do when a team gets stuck in unproductive or repetitive dynamics. The power of co-coaching in navigating uncertainty and supporting real-time intervention. How raising awareness of team patterns can unlock movement and alignment. The value of offering in-the-moment individual feedback within team sessions. This episode is a practical and insightful guide for team coaches and leaders looking to balance structure with flexibility—using frameworks as a support, not a script, while staying fully present to what’s emerging in the moment.https://ici2learn.comhttps://skillfulcollaboration.comhttps://truework.de

In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard are joined by Jen Campion, an Executive and Team Coach with a background in strategy and organisational change. Working across public and private sectors, Jen supports leaders and teams navigating complexity and change. Her practice is grounded in Gestalt—slowing down, paying attention, and creating the conditions for honest dialogue and meaningful shifts in how teams work together.Jen shares a powerful story from a team session where a team member voiced a strong opinion that created palpable tension—one of those charged moments that often get smoothed over too quickly. Reflecting on her own unusually strong intervention, Jen explores what it means to stay with the energy in the room and use it as a doorway to deeper team learning and growth.You’ll discover:·         How to recognise and work with charged moments in team conversations.·         Why pausing and developing open awareness can unlock deeper dialogue.·         How coaches can navigate strong emotions without shutting them down.·         The importance of ongoing inner work, self-acceptance, and supervision for coaches.·         How presence and vulnerability can catalyse powerful shifts in team dynamics.This episode offers rich insight for team coaches and leaders alike, reminding us that the moments that feel most uncomfortable often hold the greatest potential for awareness, learning, and transformation.Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard are joined by experienced team coach and learning and development professional, Emma Pugh. Emma works with teams who can’t unsee their impact on people and the planet, helping them strengthen how they lead together through coaching and transformative programmes.Emma shares two powerful stories of moments of emergence. In one, a leader’s public criticism created a heavy silence—yet staying with the discomfort led to a breakthrough in honesty and connection. In another, resistance to a reflective exercise exposed differing levels of psychological safety. Both stories highlight the coach’s role in helping teams make the invisible visible.You’ll discover:How staying present in discomfort can unlock breakthrough.Why resistance often reveals what’s really happening in a team.The value of authentic response, self-awareness, and supervision.How to work with the ever-shifting nature of team dynamics.A compelling reminder that real transformation begins when we surface what’s beneath the surface—and have the courage to stay with it.Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard are joined by Zoe Egerickx, an Accredited Executive and Team Coach who works with purpose-driven leaders and teams, particularly in health and social care. Grounded in trust, psychological safety, authentic connection, and purposeful action, Zoe brings a deeply relational approach—“it’s all about the relationships.”Zoe shares real-world stories from her practice, revealing moments of emergence that led to deeper connection and growth. Together, they explore surrender, contracting, and container-building, and how vulnerability, listening, and slowing down can transform team dynamics.You’ll discover:What it really means to surrender to emergence in team coaching.How clear contracting and strong containers support risk-taking and trust.Why vulnerability and deep listening unlock connection and movement.The value of embracing discomfort and resisting the urge to rush.Insights for coaches working with teams at any stage of development.This episode offers thoughtful inspiration for team coaches and leaders who want to work more relationally, trust the emergent process, and create lasting impact by meeting teams exactly where they are. Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

In this episode, Georgina and Allard are joined by Mary Morand, an executive coach who helps leaders and teams uncover new ways of being and working. Together, they explore moments of emergence and the subtle shifts that create genuine connection.Mary shares a powerful story of a team moving from humour and deflection to real contact—sparked by a simple collective deep breath. The conversation highlights self-awareness, courage, and vulnerability, and how coaches model effective relationships through their presence. You’ll discover:How small moments can catalyse meaningful shifts in team dynamics.Why trusting yourself is essential when working emergently.The importance of courage and vulnerability in creating real connection.Insights for new team coaches on patience, practice, and embracing your own learning journey.The episode reflects on authenticity, presence, and the rewards of transformational team coaching, highlighting what’s possible when coaches trust themselves, stay present, and allow the process to unfold.Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

Caroline Duffy joins Georgina and Allard to share a defining moment in her journey from facilitator to emergent team coach. Working with senior leadership teams, Caroline reflects on how naming her own frustration and inviting real-time reflection unlocked deeper engagement and learning.Together, they explore the courage and vulnerability required to work emergently, the importance of trust and clear contracting, and why “travelling light”—letting go of rigid agendas—creates space for meaningful transformation.You’ll discover:What happens when coaches move from facilitation to emergent, team-led work.How naming what’s real can unlock trust and deeper dialogue.The role of courage, vulnerability, and contracting in moments of emergence.Why embracing unpredictability often leads to the most meaningful change.How continuous self-development supports both coaches and the teams they serve.This episode offers rich insight for team coaches and leaders who want to create the conditions for genuine connection and lasting transformation, by staying present, responsive, and open to emergence. Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

In this episode, Georgina and Allard are joined by fellow team coaches and TCS Diploma alumni Emily Jones and Dr Sebastian Fox for a rich, candid exploration of emergence in action. Emily shares an early-career experience of holding steady in the midst of team conflict—learning to stay present, trust the process, and allow the tension itself to become a catalyst for meaningful change. Seb reflects on both successful and challenging moments, offering insights into the delicate balance between structure and spaciousness, psychological safety and productive discomfort, intervention and silence.You’ll discover:How coaches navigate conflict and uncertainty while staying grounded and connected.Why psychological safety and structure matter, but also have limits.The art of knowing when to step in and when to let silence do the work.The unique power of co-coaching, from shared presence to multiple perspectives and deeper reflection.Throughout the conversation, the group highlights the real nature of emergence; imperfect, unscripted, and full of possibility. Their stories affirm that the most transformative moments often arise when coaches stay present, trust the field, and allow situations to unfold. Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

In this final episode of 2025, we recap Georgina and Allard's most powerful insights on emergent work, spotlighting the core capacities — self-awareness, presence, empathy, and attunement — that help coaches read the room, surface what truly matters, and create the conditions for real trust, connection and transformation.We also look ahead to 2026 and share what’s coming next, including an invitation for team coaches to get involved in future episodes and bring their own experiences of emergence to help grow a bold, evolving community of practice.If that's you and you want to be involved, email [email protected] for more details. Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

What if the most powerful shifts in team coaching happen not through planning, but through the unexpected moments that move us?In this episode of Teams Transformed, Allard and Georgina kick off a brand-new series exploring emergence in team coaching—what it really is, what makes it possible, and why it’s becoming essential in today’s organisational landscape. Building on strong feedback from listeners, they unpack the conditions that allow emergent work to thrive: heightened awareness, deep contact, empathy, and a focus on process over content.You’ll discover:Why presence and attunement are foundational for working emergently.How tuning into a team’s energy opens space for deeper learning and connection.The value of slowing down to notice what’s unfolding beneath the surface.Early insights into a growing movement toward deeper, more transformative work in organisations.Allard and Georgina also share their excitement for the journey ahead, announcing plans to invite fellow practitioners to contribute their own stories of emergence. This episode sets the stage for a series designed to inspire coaches, leaders, and teams to embrace what arises in the moment—and to trust that real transformation often begins there.Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

Are we ever truly ready for the next step in our coaching journey - or is growth something that unfolds as we go?In this reflective episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard look back on the evolution of the series and their own paths as team coaches. They explore the deep personal work that underpins effective coaching - how family dynamics shape our styles, and why real mastery goes far beyond tools, frameworks, or techniques.You’ll discover:How personal history and self-awareness influence your coaching presence.Why ongoing self-discovery, supervision, and community are essential companions on the journey.The courage it takes to stay vulnerable, curious, and authentic with teams.Key insights revisited from previous episodes, including emergent approaches and individualised practice.This conversation is both a reflection and an invitation - to keep evolving, to embrace uncertainty, and to continue growing as a practitioner, even when you don’t feel entirely “ready.”If you’re a coach, facilitator, or leader committed to lifelong learning, this episode will remind you that readiness isn’t a destination - it’s a way of being. Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

Every team moves through distinct stages of growth - but how can coaches skillfully guide them through each one?In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard explore a refreshingly simple yet powerful model of team development, inspired by Gestalt theory and the work of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. Moving beyond the familiar Tuckman framework, they introduce a three-phase approach: beginnings (orientation and inclusion), middles (differentiation and constructive conflict), and endings (cohesion and integration).You’ll discover:What each stage feels like for team members, and the psychological needs present at each phase.How to create psychological safety early on to set a strong foundation.Why healthy conflict in the middle stages is essential for growth and innovation.Ways to support endings so teams can integrate learning and move forward stronger.Practical strategies for applying this framework in both single sessions and ongoing coaching journeys.Join us for rich insights and real-world examples that help coaches, leaders, and facilitators recognise where their teams are—and how to meet them there with purpose and awareness. Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

What if the real technology for change in team coaching isn’t found in new tools or frameworks—but in the meta skills you bring to the room?In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard introduce the three core meta skills that underpin powerful, transformational work with teams: presence, use of self, and active experiments.You’ll discover:Why these higher-order skills are the foundation of effective team coaching.How to work more impactfully in the moment by drawing on presence and use of self.Practical ways to run active experiments that shift unhelpful patterns.Why meta skills matter more than techniques when it comes to lasting transformation.Through real-world stories and practical examples, this conversation highlights how meta skills equip coaches, leaders, and facilitators to help teams learn, adapt, and grow together—no matter what challenges arise.Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

What happens when coaches and teams stop trying to control the process and start leaning into uncertainty instead?In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard explore the challenges and profound opportunities that emerge when we let go of rigid agendas and embrace present-moment work. Through vivid metaphors, personal stories, and research, they reveal how uncertainty isn’t something to fear - it’s a powerful entry point for awareness, connection, and transformation.You’ll discover:Why identifying the unspoken needs of a team can often unlock deeper collaboration.How shifting from scripted control to attuned presence creates real movement.The role of awareness in expanding what’s possible for a team.Practical ways to let possibilities emerge, rather than forcing outcomes.This conversation invites leaders, coaches, and facilitators to see uncertainty not as chaos, but as an opportunity for teams to truly grow and learn together. Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

When it comes to team coaching, the difference between being ON or OFF can make or break a connection. In this episode of Teams Transformed, Georgina and Allard explore what it really means to work emergently with teams—an approach that relies on presence, contact, and responsiveness rather than rigid agendas.You’ll discover:Why principles like contact, the here and now, and field theory are game-changers in team coaching.How being genuinely present and energetically available opens the door to deeper trust and learning.The subtle, often invisible dynamics that shape team behaviour—and how to bring them to light.Practical ways to surface real-time experiences that strengthen collaboration and awareness.Packed with real-world examples, this conversation reveals how emergent coaching can unlock transformation by staying curious, open, and responsive to what’s happening in the moment.If you’re a leader, coach, or facilitator looking to elevate how your teams connect and grow, this episode will spark fresh ideas for creating lasting impact. Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

In this episode, Georgina and Allard dive into the real-world challenge of launching team coaching engagements—where structure meets spontaneity. They explore how to lay the groundwork for deep transformation by creating psychological safety, building a strong container, and gradually shifting ownership to the team. With candid stories and hands-on tools, they reveal how meaningful progress unfolds over time—and how trust, visibility, and presence unlock the true potential for learning and growth.In this episode:Why establishing initial structure and safety is critical when beginning team coaching engagements.How balancing structure with emergence allows real team issues to surface naturally.Building strong coaching containers - the key to creating psychological safety and trust.Why contracting and relationship-building are essential before diving into coaching work.The observation and discovery phases  - how they help reveal deeper team dynamics and needs.How tailoring your coaching approach honours each team's unique context and learning path.Handing over responsibility  - how this empowers teams to self-lead and sustain change. Resources mentioned in this episode:Georgina's book Mastering the Art of Team CoachingRemember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

In this compelling episode, Georgina Woudstra recounts a transformative team coaching moment so powerful, she was dubbed a 'magician.' Joined by Allard, she unpacks the origin and deeper meaning of that phrase in the context of team coaching. Together, they dive into what it really takes to guide teams through conflict and into breakthrough: courage, conviction, and a deep trust in the process. With vivid personal stories and bold experiments, they reveal how presence, intuition, and self-awareness become the coach’s greatest tools. Tune in and reflect on the mantras and beliefs that fuel your own magic in team coaching.In this episode:Why real change in team coaching happens by revealing hidden dynamics.Why coaches need courage and belief to truly trust the process.How staying present with live team moments matters more than using external tools.Why coaching thrives when approached with curiosity and openness.How simple mantras like “trust the process” can help ease pressure and sharpen focus.How meaningful change emerges from the team’s insights, not imported tools.An invitation to experiment! Notice what blocks candour within your team and try mantras that better support flow. Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

Kicking off the series with energy and insight, hosts Allard and Georgina trace the roots and rapid evolution of team coaching. Together, they unpack the movement away from conventional facilitation and training, diving into what makes modern team coaching truly transformative. From harnessing the power of collective learning to embracing the unpredictable, this conversation reveals how the coach’s presence becomes the catalyst for real change in teams.In this episode:The transition from individual to team coaching.Identifying the limitations of traditional team workshops and facilitation.The need for transformational change, not just skill-building.Why it's important to focus on team process over content.Acknowledging the benefit of team learning as a collective, not individual, endeavor.The coach’s mindset and use of self as a primary tool.Creating environments where real team issues can emerge and be addressed.Remember to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!Brought to you by Team Coaching Studio - The world’s leading academy for team coaching. To find out more about us visit https://teamcoachingstudio.com/

The podcast for anyone interested in the theories and methodologies of Team Coaching. Listen now for a taste of what's to come, with your hosts Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong. And remember - subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode.