In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Dr. Lani Jones, Founder and CEO of HBL Advisory Group, about leadership, curiosity, and intentional growth.

Lani shares how leaders can build psychologically safe teams by being authentic, understanding individual needs, and maintaining consistency in their leadership approach.

What you’ll learn:

• Why curiosity strengthens leadership
• How authenticity builds trust within teams
• The importance of focus and intentional decision-making
• How consistency supports emotional wellness
• Why self-reflection leads to growth

Connect with Dr. Lani Jones:
Website: http://drlanijones.com/

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Erin Treacy, leadership coach, about authenticity, reflection, and growth in leadership.

Erin explains how leaders can build trust by showing up consistently and adapting their communication to meet the needs of their teams.

What you’ll learn:

• Why authenticity builds trust in leadership
• How individualized communication strengthens teams
• The importance of self-reflection and learning from mistakes
• How to support emotional wellness as a leader
• Why everyday experiences offer opportunities for growth

Connect with Erin:
Website: https://coacherintreacy.com

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Joseph Lujan, Founder of Reflective Resonance, about leadership, self-awareness, and intentional presence.

Joseph shares insights from his book Reflective Resonance and explains how leaders can build psychologically safe environments through vulnerability, listening, and steady leadership.

What you’ll learn:

• Why self-awareness strengthens leadership
• How authentic presence builds trust
• The importance of vulnerability and listening
• How giving yourself grace supports growth
• Lessons from early leadership experiences

Connect with Joseph:
Website: https://reflectiveresidents.org

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Bianca Riemer, Executive Coach, about leadership, emotional well-being, and creating psychologically safe teams.

Bianca shares how leaders can use reflection, growth mindset, and a blameless approach to help teams learn and improve while maintaining trust and resilience.

What you’ll learn:

• How psychological safety starts with leader behavior
• The value of a blameless post mortem approach
• Why focusing on positive experiences supports growth
• The role of emotional well-being in leadership
• How self-awareness strengthens leadership effectiveness

Connect with Bianca:
Website: https://www.biancariemer.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancariemer/

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Greg Mohr, Franchise Maven, about leadership, communication, and the value of different perspectives.

Greg shares lessons from his journey into entrepreneurship and explains how leaders can create psychologically safe environments through open communication and continuous learning.

What you’ll learn:

• Why communication is key to team engagement
• How understanding motivations builds stronger teams
• The value of bringing in different perspectives
• How continuous learning supports leadership growth
• Lessons from early entrepreneurial experiences

Connect with Greg:
http://www.franchisemaven.com/

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Tom Mitchell, Winning Spirit Coach, about leadership, mindset, and supporting others’ success.

Tom shares lessons from decades of coaching across sports and business, explaining how trust, empathy, and a focus on others help build strong and resilient teams.

What you’ll learn:

• Why leadership begins with wanting success for others
• How trust and empathy create psychologically safe environments
• The role of feedback and self awareness in growth
• Why emotional and physical wellness matter in leadership
• A powerful lesson from a defining baseball experience

Connect with Tom:
www.tommitchell.com

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Kevin Hubschmann, Founder of Laugh Dot, about how humor and communication can strengthen team engagement.

Kevin shares how leaders can use the “Yes, AND...” approach to foster collaboration, support emotional well-being, and create environments where people feel heard and valued.

What you’ll learn:

• How humor can support team engagement
• Why active listening builds psychological safety
• The impact of the “Yes, AND...” mindset on collaboration
• How leaders can strengthen emotional wellness in teams
• Why shared experiences build stronger relationships

Connect with Kevin:
Website: https://www.laugh.events/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hubschmann

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Natasha Skolny, Founder of The Leadership Cabin, about the importance of listening in building psychologically safe teams.

Natasha shares lessons from her corporate leadership and coaching experience, explaining how authenticity, emotional awareness, and open communication help leaders create stronger connections and better team performance.

What you’ll learn:

• Why listening builds psychological safety
• How authenticity strengthens trust in teams
• The role of emotional responsibility in leadership
• Why growth mindset helps teams navigate challenges
• How shared focus and support energize teams

Connect with Natasha:
Website: https://www.theleadershipcabin.com

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