Coaching Culture 405: The Power of "Team Being": Beyond Activities to Authentic Connection
Jun 15, 2025
Explore the crucial difference between team being and team building, where authentic connections reign supreme. Delve into insights from a transformative leadership retreat, highlighting how shared experiences can enhance team dynamics. Discover the power of presence and mindfulness, and how vulnerability fosters deeper relationships. A lighthearted airport story brings home the importance of everyday interactions, reminding us that true connection happens in the simplest moments.
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Team Being vs. Team Building
- Successful teams connect through being together, not just activities or events.
- True team connection arises from intentionally creating time and space to slow down and be present.
Tuscany Retreat Inspiration
- J.P. Nerbun shared how his experience at a Tuscany retreat inspired him to focus on creating space where time seems to stop.
- This approach led to a deeply restorative and transformative TOC retreat for coaches and leaders.
Create Time and Space
- Intentionally slow down and create space for deep listening in your team interactions.
- Foster an environment where people feel safe to simply be present with one another.
