Transforming Teams Through Coaching - Barry Chats with Marjory Mair

Transforming Teams Through Coaching - with Marjory Mair

Just Great People Podcast Hosted by Barry Eustance, The Sixsess Consultancy

In this episode, Barry Eustance speaks with Marjory Mair, a leadership and team coach with over 23 years of experience. 

Together, they explore what holds teams back from high performance and how real change is achieved through honest conversations, trust, and psychological safety.

Marjory explains why conflict, when understood and managed well, is essential for team growth – and why most team away days or workshops fail to create meaningful change.

The conversation offers practical insights for leaders, HR professionals, and consultants working with teams under pressure or going through transformation.

Key Takeaways

• Deep conversations build stronger teams
• Conflict is essential for growth when managed safely
• Most teams never reach full potential
• Safe spaces unlock communication and performance
• Understanding resistance is more useful than overcoming it
• Team coaching works well in virtual environments
• Reflection is essential for continuous improvement

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Team Learning
01:11 Marjory Mair's Journey and Experience
02:49 Challenges in Team Effectiveness
05:16 Understanding Team Dynamics and Accountability
08:19 Creating Safe Spaces for Team Conversations
11:06 The Importance of Conflict in Team Development
16:38 Building Trust and Mutual Respect in Teams
19:37 The Role of Psychological Safety in Team Engagement
22:34 Addressing Resistance to Change
25:23 The Role of Team Coaching in Conflict Resolution
29:40 The Power of Reflection in Team Performance
33:00 Conclusion and Future Discussions on Team Dynamics

Learn more
The Sixsess Consultancy: https://sixsess.org

PEOPLE Change Management and Leadership Framework Course: https://sixsess.org/training/people-change-management-leadership-framework-course/

Marjory Mair's LinkedIn Profile
linkedin.com/in/marjory-mair-48915423

Marjory Mair's Website
https://mmairassociates.com/ 

Keywords
leadership coaching, team dynamics, conflict resolution, high-performing teams, team coaching, people-centric change, organisational transformation, psychological safety, team communication, coaching strategies

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