
Shannon Waller's Team Success
Shannon Waller, author of The Team Success Handbook, has been the entrepreneurial team expert at Strategic Coach® since 1995. Shannon Waller’s Team Success podcasts are a series of insights around teamwork and success that she’s gained from working with entrepreneurs.
Latest episodes

Apr 9, 2019 • 16min
How To Upgrade Teamwork By Hacking Yourself
We all have habits that work well for us but are ineffective when it comes to teamwork. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, join Shannon Waller in discovering the benefits of paying attention to the areas where we get ourselves into trouble—because learning how to hack your habits is the answer to high-level teamwork.

Mar 26, 2019 • 14min
How Not To Scare Your Team With Your New Ideas
Shannon Waller will never forget the time she excitedly told a colleague about a new idea and was met with the response, “Can you please just tell me what’s going to stay the same?” Join her as she shares how to bridge the divide between natural innovators and stabilizers and the strategies behind how to effectively communicate and receive ideas.

Mar 12, 2019 • 11min
The Biggest Mistake We Make With Back Stage Team Members
How do you recognize your team members who operate behind the scenes? One of the biggest challenges in teamwork is making sure the people who work Back Stage feel the same love and appreciation as those Front Stage. Tune in to Shannon Waller’s discussion on why this has a huge impact on team morale.

Feb 27, 2019 • 1h 7min
Should You Start A Podcast? Everything You Need To Know, With Expert Paul Colligan
Every brand needs a voice, but how do you know if a podcast is the right medium for you? Join Shannon Waller in an interview with entrepreneur and podcast specialist Paul Colligan. Discover where podcasting is going, its advantages over other technology, and the necessary question to ask yourself if you think you’re missing out.

Feb 11, 2019 • 13min
When’s The Right Time To Hire?
When exactly is the right time to onboard new team members? Tune in to Shannon Waller’s discussion on how to get really resourceful about hiring. Learn when to do it, how to do it, and why it’s the answer to freeing you up and leveraging your team.

Jan 29, 2019 • 53min
How To Create A Team So Good They Could Replace You, With Entrepreneur Kent Pilcher
Have you built a team who’ll stick with you until the end or are they warm bodies getting you to the next hill? Join Shannon Waller and entrepreneur Kent Pilcher in their conversation about what extraordinary leadership looks like. Discover why all great leaders know that significant business growth starts with the growth of your team.

Jan 14, 2019 • 13min
Here’s Why Talent Diversity Matters
Are the majority of your team members different from you or just like you? Join Shannon Waller as she discusses a different type of diversity—talent diversity. Learn where you might be holding on to certain biases, the benefits of having different perspectives, and the strategies that go into assembling a team that thrives differently.

Jan 4, 2019 • 1h 18min
How To Upgrade Your Relationships, with Expert Neil Sattin
How do you keep your relationships alive? In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller is joined by relationship expert and podcaster Neil Sattin. Learn why the things we don’t talk about are so important and why how you make others feel plays a larger role in connecting than you think.

Dec 19, 2018 • 15min
Where Does Your Creativity Come From?
Is your creativity a product of inspiration or frustration? Tune in to The Team Success Podcast to hear Shannon Waller discuss how we innovate. Learn why changing your perceptions around frustration and inspiration could lead to new opportunities for creativity.

Dec 4, 2018 • 22min
How Entrepreneur Michael Zusman Is Transforming First Impressions
What is your client’s experience when they pick up the phone to call your company? In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller speaks with entrepreneur Michael Zusman about how he’s revolutionized the first impression. Learn why trust and your brand reputation depend on the first point of contact with your clients.