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Teamwork Sandbox ™
by Yolanda Fraction
Teamwork Sandbox is a podcast that explores the art of collaboration, effective teamwork, and the critical role managers play in supporting their teams. This show is all about building partnerships—between managers and team members—where everyone works together toward a shared goal. Sure, you could accomplish the task on your own, but when you harness the power of a team, you create a stronger force for positive impact, delivering better results and driving your organization toward greater success. Join us as we dive into strategies, insights, and hear others team stories!
Episodes
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Using Creativity For Greater Impact with Melissa Dinwiddie
In this episode of Teamwork Sandbox, Yolanda sits down with Melissa Dinwiddie to explore the role of creativity in how we connect, communicate, and work together in teams and within our organizations. Melissa shares her perspective on creativity as a tool for fostering stronger relationships and...
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Love as a KPI with Executive Leader, Utibe Bassey
I sat down with executive leader, Utibe Bassey, for a conversation about leadership and the impact we leave on people. Utibe has led in Fortune 500 environments, holds an MBA, and brings a perspective that comes from experience, not just research or theory. Her approach is practical, intentional,...
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Rethinking Leadership Books with Sy Islam
In this episode of Teamwork Sandbox, I sit down with Dr. Sy Islam. He's an associate professor, consultant, and co-author of Leadership of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Leadership Lessons from The Last Airbender. We unpack how leaders can think more critically about the books and media they...
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Beyond a Tool: Artificial Intelligence (and Tech) as a Partner with Dr. Emi Barresi
What are the ethics involved in bringing technology into our teams in a way that still honors our humanity? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Emi Barresi, a passionate leader and founder of the HEART framework, which stands for Human Ethics Approach for Remote and Tech-Hybrid teams. Emi shares...
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Accelerating Trust, Belonging, and Collaboration with Fred Miller
How do teams stay connected and engaged during seasons of change? In this episode, Yolanda speaks with Fred Miller, an experienced consultant in organizational development and author of Safe Enough to Soar. Together, they explore what it takes for leaders to build trust, create psychological...
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Authenticity, Data & the Real Work of Leadership with Marla Albertie, PhD
In this episode of Teamwork Sandbox, I’m joined by author and industrial-organizational psychologist, Marla Albertie, PhD for a candid conversation on what it really means to lead with intention. We talk about the tension between showing up authentically and staying professional, how data can…
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Leading Your Team with Questions with Author, Bob Tiede
About This Episode: When working with your team, do you find yourself using more statements or questions? Research shows relational versus transactional leaders are far more effective when leading and managing their team. In this episode, I talk with leadership author, Bob Tiede about his book,...
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Multi-Generational Teams and The Future of Work with Yanika Daniels
The future of work includes learning how to effectively manage hybrid teams, leading multi-generational employees and competing with other organizations for top talent. In this episode, I sit down with executive coach and consultant, Yanika Daniels to talk about best practices in leading teams,...
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Generative Artificial Intelligence and How We Work
In this episode of Teamwork Sandbox, we dive into the evolving role of AI in the workplace with Jeff, an educator and AI researcher whose journey began with GPT-3. Jeff unpacks how leaders, team managers and anyone in the workplace can benefit from understanding AI's disruptive potential in both...
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Leading with Positivity: Strengths-Based Coaching for Teams with Nick Heap, Ph.D.
About this Episode: In this episode, you will hear from Nick Heap, Ph.D., an experienced organization development consultant, as he shares insights into his newly developed strengths-based coaching model. He explains how this approach helps teams identify and leverage their strengths, envision...
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My Career Journey: From Classroom Teacher to Industrial-Psychology Doctoral Student and Organization Development Consultant
Welcome to Teamwork Sandbox! I’m Yolanda Fraction, and I’m excited to bring you my rebranded show focused on one of my passions—teamwork. Drawing on over 20 years of experience across industries like education, nonprofit, and corporate environments, I’ll be sharing insights on what it takes to...
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Managing Unemployment & Keeping the Faith with Sabina Sulat, Career Coach
The holiday season is upon us, and it offers many an opportunity to reflect and enjoy time with loved ones, before starting the New Year. Are you unemployed? Are you underemployed? Are you simply seeking continuous improvement? This episode is for you! Our careers are constantly in need of...
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Change Management and Digital Transformation with Bukky Sodunke, MHA, PSM
They say, "the only thing constant is change." But, how do we operate a world filled with consistent change that never seems to end? How do we lead ourselves and sometimes, a team of people or organization through change? We must foster change champions, become change leaders ourselves and…
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence w/Kirk Perry
It seems like everywhere you look, people are talking about artificial intelligence or AI. Kirk Perry has been teaching people how to implement innovation and technology in infrastructures for the last 20 years. Kirk has worked in advertising, marketing, and product development. How might we…
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Measuring and Analyzing Learning Impact with Kevin Yates
This Fall, Kevin has been a keynote speaker at the Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Symposium and LTEN Learning Executive Series, a DevLearn panelist and more, and now, he's gracing us with his presence in this episode! He's a "Learning Detective" and he solves measurement mysteries. But, he's not…
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Managing Career Transitions and Disruptions with Career Coach, Amy Petrecick
Are you in the midst of a career transition or career disruption? Career disruptions include everything from an organizational reorganization to a job layoff. How are you managing this time? In this episode, Amy Petrecick will encourage you to trust yourself and the professional expertise that…
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How to Become Your Best "WELL" Self with Sabriya Charles, Corporate Wellness Expert, Mental Health Professional and Retreat Leader
Right now, do you feel like your best self, personally and professionally? What's holding you back from becoming your best self yet? What are the barriers to being well? In this episode, we celebrate World Mental Health Day by bringing on a corporate wellness expert and therapist who will discuss...
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Women & Burnout with Life Coach, Tanya Jaklis
In this episode with Life Coach, Tanya Jaklis, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, we discuss: - Women in transition, and aligning our core values to each season - Redefining what success means to us in each season of our lives - Going after dream opportunities WITHOUT experiencing burnout (overworking, saying yes...
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Microlearning Best Practices with Kate Udalova of 7Taps
In this episode, we sit down with Kate Udalova, co-founder of 7Taps. 7 Taps is a microlearning tool that may be used to design and develop microlearning. We also peek into Kate's journey as an entrepreneur and ed-tech startup co-founder.
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Upskiling, Reskilling and Designing Your Career with Kason Morris
In this episode, I talk with career development expert and learning leader, Kason Morris. He's been in the learning field for over 15 years now, and is passionate about helping fellow learning professionals to drive their own career development journey. We talk about practical ways to get in the...
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Developing an eLearning about Bats & How to Cut Through the Noise: Important News and Trends, in L&D and Beyond with Jonathan Carbin
In this episode, Jonathan Carbin and I sit down to discuss the news and information that we absorb, and how it influences our thinking about learning and development, and our overall, worldview. Do you feel like you're in a L&D (learning and development) bubble? Are you only taking in news and...
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The Future is Here: Returning to the Office, Designing Meetings and the Imagination Age with Rita J. King
In this episode, I sit down to talk with a Futurist, Rita J. King. We talk about the return to the office, the importance of designing effective meetings and the Imagination Age. Rita created The Imagination Age, a framework to transition from the Industrial Era to the Intelligence Era. About…
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After Hours: Transitioning to L&D, Nomadland, and Listening to the Voice in Your Head
This episode is straight from my heart to yours. After Hours is a new branch of The L&D Lounge podcast that I'll be running, to talk about whatever is on my mind related to learning and development, my career insights, and life itself. This particular episode is for anyone out there who's in...
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Drips, Bots and Blogs! Exploring Non-Traditional Training with Shannon Tipton
In this fun episode, I sit down with one of my favorite people to talk to, Shannon Tipton, owner of Learning Rebels. She's headed to ATD ICE 2021 and I'm thrilled to be able to give you, the listener, a sneak peek from her upcoming conference session, "Drips, Bots and Blogs". If you're wondering...
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"L" is For the Way You Lead with Love
This episode is for anybody out there who is a leader. A leader is simply anyone who influences people, anyone who has followers. We're going to mix things up and give you a fresh, new way to rethink leadership. We're talking about the importance of love in leadership. You might be saying, "Huh,...
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How to Transition into Learning and Development with Sara Stevich
I'm a former elementary teacher. Sara Stevick, founder of TEACHING: A Path to Learning and Development is a former high school teacher. The community that she founded provides FREE support to teachers, to help them transition into learning and development (L&D). In this podcast episode, we talk...
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Change, Connection and The Hybrid Workplace with Dr. Britt Andreatta
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Britt Andreatta about the Hybrid Workplace report that she recently released with Voodle. Our conversation leads us to talk about how we've had to navigate workplace changes due to the pandemic and now, how we successfully return to the workplace. Visit TEACHING…
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Beyond DEI Training - How to Support BIPOC's with Cynthia Pong
Join me in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! But, let's remember that we should consider ways to support Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC's) year-round, not just during certain months, or on holidays. What's your role in supporting BIPOC's? What's your...
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Managing Virtual Training Burnout with Cindy Huggett, CPTD
Wow, y'all, it's been a year and a half since the pandemic started! Many of us have been facilitating virtual training throughout the pandemic, the work has not slowed down, if anything, it's ramped up as we looked to find creative, meaningful and effective ways to continue to deliver best in…
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Producing Virtual Trainings, Meetings, and Webinars with Kassy LaBorie
What is virtual production? How do you know when you should have a virtual producer? Should you be your own virtual producer if you're a learning team of one? In this episode, I sit down with Kassy LaBorie to answer these questions and chat about her new book, "Producing Virtual Trainings…
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Spotlighting Black Leaders in L&D: On Being Black & The Career Journey with Deadra Welcome, CPTD
What does it look like to be a Black or Brown learning and development professional in this day and age? Why do so few of us have a platform or voice in this field? In this episode, I reconnect with an old, familiar face, Deadra Welcome. I met Deadra while serving as the Director of Events with…
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The Learner Experience and Building Community with John Hinchcliffe (U.K.)
Based in the United Kingdom, the award-winning, John Hinchliffe joins me in our virtual lounge to talk about how he's used this devastating pandemic to uplift learning and development professionals. Have you ever wondered why you take to binge watching Netflix shows so much? Perhaps, it's the…
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Sharpen Your Instructional Design Skills with Nicole Papiaonnaou Lugara, PhD
In this episode, Yolanda Fraction, M.Ed. talks with Nicole Papaioannou, PhD about the importance of a strong needs analysis, reflects on overcoming virtual training hurdles at the beginning of the pandemic and discusses the importance of partnering with your internal and external client to create...
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Talking with the GOAT: From E-Learning to Empathy with Elliott Masie
"Empathy is a recognition that the person in front of you has an experience that may be quite different from yours. It's not about a basic skill, it's not about a PowerPoint and it doesn't fit on a module. Let's take that E in e-Learning and include it to be empathic and to have empathy in that."…
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Learning Experience Design with Mike Taylor
About Mike: Mike Taylor is more than your average, run of the mill learning consultant, he is someone who’s constantly scanning the horizons for what’s best in class in L&D. He’s a learning nerd who specializes in the intersection of learning, design, and technology. This episode will give you…
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How to Be an Inclusive Designer with Tamara Kravitz
Join me on my virtual couch as I talk with my learning and development peer, Tamara Kravitz. She's applying inclusive design to her e-learning and live, virtual learning projects as she works as a government contractor with her clients to accommodate the needs of all learners. I met Tamara a few...
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How to Stay Connected While Virtual with Dr. Marisa Franco, Ph.D.
What do your learners need right now? What do "you" need right now? Is it human connection in this new normal, and mostly virtual environment? This episode is all about tapping into the power of human connection. Dr. Marisa Franco, Ph.D. will help you to think about ways to navigate this virtual...
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Virtual Training Best Practices with Kassy LaBorie
Ever meet someone for the first time and feel like you've known them all your life? Yep! That's how I felt when I met Kassy LaBorie. She's a virtual training expert for many reasons. With over 20 years of experience designing, developing and delivering virtual training, she has a wealth of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Teamwork Sandbox is a podcast that explores the art of collaboration, effective teamwork, and the critical role managers play in supporting their teams. This show is all about building partnerships—between managers and team members—where everyone works together toward a shared goal. Sure, you could accomplish the task on your own, but when you harness the power of a team, you create a stronger force for positive impact, delivering better results and driving your organization toward greater success. Join us as we dive into strategies, insights, and hear others team stories!
HOSTED BY
Yolanda Fraction
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Teamwork Sandbox is a podcast that explores the art of collaboration, effective teamwork, and the critical role managers play in supporting their teams. This show is all about building partnerships—between managers and team members—where everyone works together toward a shared goal. Sure, you could...
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