Has collaboration become a catch-all solution, losing the focus and impact it was meant to deliver?

In this episode, Dr. Dani and Designer Peter unpack why collaboration often feels more like a burden than a boost. They explore how overuse and misuse have turned it into an overrated buzzword and what teams can do to bring intention and effectiveness back to colloboration.

In this episode, you will
• Understand why collaboration fatigue is holding teams back.
• Learn how to identify when collaboration is necessary—and when it’s not.
• Discover actionable strategies to balance solo and group work for better results.

In this episode of the Design Thinker Podcast, Dr Dani and Designer Peter are joined by Dr John Bennett, a leading scholar-practitioner, executive coach, and professor at the McColl School of Business, Queens University of Charlotte. John, author of The Manager’s Guide to Coaching for Change, brings nearly three decades of experience in helping leaders transform their approach to team performance.

In this episode, you will
• Understand what coaching is and what it is not
• Learn about the skills managers need for coaching
• Discover the positive impact of a six-minute coaching conversation

John's new book, The Manager's Guide to Coaching for Change, is now available on Amazon and other major retailers.

In this episode, Peter steps into the spotlight, recounting how his skydiving experiences shaped his perspective on courage, self-talk, goal-setting, and teamwork. As Peter Peter reflects on this skydiving journey, he draws parallels between skydiving and working in organizations.

In this episode, you will
• discover the power of visualization for driving outcomes
• understand the importance of finding your community
• learn how the ritual of regular debrief can drive productivity and performance