Life-altering events can reveal the strength and resilience of the human spirit, highlight the value of a supportive network, and reveal the power of compassion and understanding.

Both of this episode’s guests have had first-hand experience in this area. Returning to the podcast is Gillian Coutts, who suffered a stroke in 2022 and has been on a long road to recovery. By her side, along with Gillian’s husband Steve and her family, has been Gillian’s business partner, Jenny Steadman, who has dealt with her own serious health concerns.

This 100th episode is a testament to the power of the We Not Me spirit, and demonstrates what the combination of grit and grace can achieve.

Three reasons to listen

• Hear a powerful story of resilience and recovery
• Learn about the importance of teamwork and support networks during difficult times
• Understand the impact of life-altering events on personal and professional relationships

Episode highlights

• [00:10:37] Gill's life-changing moment
• [00:18:08] What Gill experienced while in a coma
• [00:20:20] Gill's journey of recovery
• [00:27:03] The role of mindfulness in Gill's recovery
• [00:30:07] Strengthening relationships
• [00:39:06] A hopeful future
• [00:43:47] Takeaways from Pia and Dan

Links

• Support Gill’s GoFundMe campaign
• Leave us a voice note

Sport is more than just a game. It serves as a unifying force, bringing people together across generations and cultures. It teaches us valuable lessons about leadership, teamwork, and resilience, and it helps build a sense of community and belonging.

Patrick Skene is the Chief Creative Officer at Culture Pulse, where he engages multicultural communities across various sporting events. He’s also a storyteller, writing about sport, exploring its deeper meaning and significance beyond just being a game.

Three reasons to listen

• Discover how sport serves as a unifying force, engendering a sense of community, and teaching valuable lessons about leadership and teamwork.
• Understand how sport can replace traditional forms of conflict and build positive relationships among diverse communities.
• Explore how sport instils respect for elders and promotes intergenerational bonding.

Links

• Connect with Patrick via LinkedIn
• Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, by Adam Grant
• Leave us a voice note

Episode highlights

• [00:08:04] Sport as a microcosm of human society
• [00:11:37] Why leadership matters
• [00:14:54] Why sport matters at a deep cultural level
• [00:20:38] The consequences of lack of teamwork
• [00:24:59] Engaging different cultures from our own
• [00:27:34] One size does not fit all
• [00:30:01] Patrick's media recommendation
• [00:32:07] Takeaways from Pia and Dan

There’s a wealth of untapped wisdom and information within our teams, but too much goes unspoken. By choosing curiosity, making it safe for others to share, and creating opportunities to ask and listen, we can access these insights, enrich our understanding, and improve our decision-making.

Jeff Wetzler is a human potential and learning expert with a background in business and education. His new book discusses how to tap into the expertise of those around us, and he joins Dan and Pia to share some of the key insights raised through his extensive research into team communication.

Three reasons to listen

• Understand how the quality of your questions can impact the effectiveness of problem-solving within a group
• Learn about ways to enhance communication and connection within teams
• Discover how to tap into the hidden wisdom and expertise of people around you for unexpected breakthroughs

Episode highlights

• [00:05:09] What are we thinking but not saying?
• [00:08:50] What are people not telling us?
• [00:10:25] What holds us back?
• [00:14:35] The "Ask" approach
• [00:26:36] Shut the heck up
• [00:27:34] Three impacts of asking
• [00:30:17] Paraphrase and test
• [00:32:11] Jeff's book recommendation
• [00:33:16] Takeaways from Pia and Dan

Links

• Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life – Jeff’s book
• Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Together to Build a Better Future for All, by Diana McLain-Smith
• Discover what Squadify can do for your team
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