

Shannon Waller's Team Success
Shannon Waller
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.
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Nov 10, 2022 • 38min
Stop Chasing Squirrels, with Ted Bradshaw
Many people perform exceptionally well and achieve all the hallmarks of success, but inside they just don’t feel it. In this episode, Shannon speaks with Ted Bradshaw, whose six-point path can help you “catch up with yourself” and enjoy the life you’ve created.
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Nov 3, 2022 • 13min
The Downside Of A Great Company Culture
Surely having a great company culture is entirely a good thing, right? Well, there’s a challenge: Sometimes team members who aren’t a right-fit anymore don’t want to leave—because they like it there too much! In this episode, Shannon offers her perspective on this unique situation, plus actionable tips for when and how to have tough conversations with team members who are no longer carrying their weight.
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Oct 27, 2022 • 41min
Customer Driven Leadership, with Daniel Hammond
Get everyone in your business playing the same game—and winning it. In this episode, Shannon chats with Daniel Hammond, co-author of Customer Driven Leadership.
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Oct 20, 2022 • 9min
Is It Always Bad When A Senior Team Leader Leaves?
You depend on your senior team leaders, so of course you want to hold onto them. But sometimes even a phenomenal worker isn’t actually a good fit for your culture. Listen in as Shannon helps you hear the whispers you might rather avoid and build a company where everyone is fully aligned and engaged with you and your goals.
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Oct 13, 2022 • 48min
Assistants For Coaches And Visionaries, with Jenna Spencer
Shannon speaks with Jenna Spencer, who helps business coaches, entrepreneurs, and visionaries find the right assistant. This person, Jenna says, can extend the leader’s capabilities in an almost magical way that feels like getting to have your cake and eat it too. Find out about her process and her crucial rules for creating a great collaborative partnership.
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Oct 6, 2022 • 15min
How Coachable Are You?
When someone gives you feedback, it’s a chance to transform what isn’t working into something better. But feedback isn’t always easy to hear, so Shannon shares some tips and resources to help you master these important opportunities for self-discovery and growth.
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Sep 22, 2022 • 40min
The Formula For Perfect Podcasts, with Matt Halloran
Shannon talks with podcast expert Matt Halloran who shares a treasure chest of tips for creating a show that people want to listen to—and that gets measurable results!
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Sep 8, 2022 • 14min
The Best Team Members Are Company-Focused, Not Career- Focused
When everyone in an entrepreneurial business shares the leader’s vision and works toward it, everybody has a chance to succeed. But some individuals are focused solely on their own advancement—seeking status, dividing and conquering. In this episode, Shannon explains why this behavior is toxic to an entrepreneurial culture and how to make sure everyone on your team is there to contribute to a greater purpose.
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Aug 25, 2022 • 53min
Head, Heart, And Hands: Hiring For Full Engagement
Shannon Waller talks to entrepreneurial HR specialist Alex Swiech about the new realities of hiring after “The Great Resignation.” Together, they walk through a step-by-step hiring process that helps both the entrepreneur and the candidate get what they want from a working relationship.
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Aug 11, 2022 • 21min
Expanding Unique Ability Impact
What is the growth path in an entrepreneurial company? In the absence of a traditional corporate hierarchy, how do you expand your contribution and get rewarded for it? Your team members want to know! In this episode, Shannon reveals the simple steps you can take to help team members recognize their strengths, grow their capabilities, and contribute toward your company’s bigger future vision.


