In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Yosi Amram, psychologist, executive coach, entrepreneur, and author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership, about the role curiosity plays in leadership growth and team development.

Drawing on decades of experience as both a CEO and coach, Yosi explains how leaders can foster psychological safety through trust, vulnerability, and empowerment. He also shares why curiosity fuels learning, creativity, and personal growth, and how emotional wellness supports leaders in inspiring others.

What you'll learn:

• How trust and vulnerability create psychological safety
• Why curiosity fuels learning, growth, and creativity
• The role of servant leadership in empowering teams
• How emotional wellness impacts leadership effectiveness
• Why inspired leaders are better equipped to inspire others
• Practical ways to strengthen self-awareness and resilience

Connect with Yosi:

🌐 https://yosiamram.net
🌐 https://si-leadership.com

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with David Grau Sr., author and consultant, about leadership growth, succession planning, and creating businesses that can thrive without depending on a single individual.

David shares insights from his latest book, The Founder's Treadmill, and explains why leaders must continue developing themselves if they want their teams and organizations to reach their full potential.

What you'll learn:

• How leaders create psychologically safe workplaces
• Why founder dependency limits growth
• The importance of being receptive to new ideas
• How trust and delegation strengthen teams
• Why sustainable leadership requires continuous growth
• How stepping off the treadmill helps prevent burnout

Connect with David:

Website: https://www.davidgrausr.com

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In this episode of The Team Engagement Podcast, host Shawn Richards speaks with Natalie Spiro, CEO of Drum Cafe North America, about leadership, belonging, and the power of Ubuntu.

Natalie explains how leaders can strengthen psychological safety by creating environments built on trust, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and connection. Drawing on lessons from Nelson Mandela and her South African roots, she shares why belonging is one of the most powerful drivers of engagement.

What you'll learn:

• What Ubuntu means and why it matters in leadership
• How belonging differs from inclusion
• Why vulnerability builds psychological safety
• The role of emotional intelligence in leadership
• How shared experiences strengthen teams

Connect with Natalie:

Website: https://www.drumcafenorthamerica.com
Rhythm Builders: http://www.rhythmbuilders.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliespiro/

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